Something Huge
Something Huge

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Something Huge

2017
Movie
86 min
Spanish

Dani Tomás (Berto Romero) is a television screenwriter disillusioned and bored of his work. One day he receives unexpected news: for a legal error he must repeat eighth grade. Now, he returns to a world he already thought he had forgotten, living new experiences and experiencing a multitude of unexplained situations and hilarious events. But he will not be alone in this epic adventure, because he will have the help of the peculiar director of the school (Carlos Areces), a police officer (Antonio de la Torre, May God forgive us) and an enigmatic classmate (Carolina Bang).

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users82%
Director: Bartholomew 'Barty' HigginsGenres: Action, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In a world teetering on the brink of ecological collapse, a grizzled former spy, Barnaby Jones, is called out of retirement for one last mission. He must team up with a brilliant but eccentric scientist, Penelope Pinecone, and a motley crew of unlikely allies to stop a shadowy corporation from unleashing a catastrophic environmental weapon. Their quest takes them from the bustling streets of Neo-Veridia to the treacherous glaciers of the Arctic, facing betrayal and improbable odds at every turn.

Critical Reception

Something Huge was met with a polarized reception, praised by some for its ambitious scope and comedic moments, while criticized by others for its convoluted plot and uneven tone. Audiences, however, largely embraced its over-the-top action sequences and star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive action set-pieces and humorous chemistry between the leads.

  • Criticized for a narrative that struggles to balance its disparate genre elements.

  • Visually impressive, though sometimes bogged down by exposition.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's high-octane action and the performances of the lead actors, finding it to be an entertaining popcorn flick. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit thin and predictable, but most agreed it was a fun watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Action or Adventure Film. Won Best Special Effects at the Golden Reel Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive design of the 'Chrono-Disruptor' weapon was inspired by an ancient Mayan calendar stone discovered by the film's prop master.

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