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Colossal
2017 109 min Canada, South Korea, Spain, United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Nacho Vigalondo
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Description
A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she's suffering.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$3.03M
Worldwide:
$3.03M
Starring
Anne Hathaway
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Jason Sudeikis
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Austin Stowell
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Blu-ray/DVD Edition
Key opinion
Colossal is a polarizing genre-blend that uses kaiju-style science fiction as a metaphorical vehicle for exploring addiction and toxic relationships. While critics and audiences praise Anne Hathaway’s central performance and the film’s unique, ambitious premise, many find the execution uneven, with some viewers frustrated by the tonal shifts and plot inconsistencies.
| Acting | Anne Hathaway delivers a standout performance that anchors the film's complex, surreal emotional arc. | |
| Originality | The premise succeeds as an imaginative and original metaphor for personal demons and self-destructive behavior. | |
| Screenplay | The film's tone is highly inconsistent, failing to seamlessly bridge the gap between black comedy and serious drama. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative logic and character motivations are frequently underdeveloped, leading to frustrating plot holes and questionable character choices. | |
| Originality | Audiences are split on the genre-defying structure; some appreciate the bold, experimental blend of fantasy and drama, while others find the genre-mashing incoherent or confusing. |