I am SO hyped up and excited to tell you all about Colossal, but equally bummed out because I can’t actually tell you that much without spoiling a truly weird and wonderful cinematic experience! I’m not sure Jenna believed me when I told her I wanted to see this for the crazy plot, mainly because Dan Stevens is in it and I’m developing a bit of an obsession, but honestly, I’ve been on the lookout for a movie that is both new and a bit unique, rather than a remake or sequel.
Here’s what I can tell you about the plot. Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is out of control and out of a job. Her party mentality forces her boyfriend Tim (Dan Stevens) to kick her out and force her to move back to her hometown. Around that time, a giant monster is reported to have attacked the city of Seoul, and Gloria discovers that she is directly connected to this monster.
It takes a while for the movie to kick itself into gear, I’ll admit. The first 20 minutes are largely unnecessary (apart from that intriguing opening scene) and it begins to feel like a stereotypical romcom. If you can get past that though, the rest is a wild ride. This isn’t a romance movie, as much as you might be thinking, especially when Gloria’s childhood friend Oscar (Jason Sudeikis) shows up. It’s also quite hilarious in moments, but it’s not a comedy. This is a drama that gets dark as hell towards the end. You’ve been warned!
The whole main cast is wonderful. I haven’t seen much of Anne Hathaway but she’s a delight to watch in this, and not annoying in the slightest for playing such a destructive character. I love Jason Sudeikis’ comedies, but I’ve never seen him in a role like this, and whilst he’s not going to take home an Oscar for his performance, this dude can act! Dan Stevens is obviously wonderful (and British this time!) but his role is very minor.
What I really want to tell you though is to give this movie a chance. Watch the trailer, by all means, but know that the actual story is much bigger than you think it is. Don’t read up too much on it either, go in as blind as you can. It’s a miracle in 2017 to have a trailer actually give away very little about the story. I’m looking at you, Spider-Man: Homecoming!
Colossal isn’t perfect. It’s messy at times, but it’s unique and I think it deserves so much credit for going out there and doing something different for a change. In a year full of sequels and remakes I have high hopes that Colossal will be in my Top 10 of 2017 by the end of the year! It gets 4 and a half out of 5 inflatable mattresses from me, an extra half point awarded for weirdness.
Great review! 4 and a half inflatable mattress sounds like an essential watch. I’m always excited to see an original film, and Dan Stevens is of course, icing on the cake. 😉
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Exactly! Your words should be the ones on the movie poster, because if that doesn’t sell it to someone, nothing will!
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Jason Sudeikis is scary in this one; despite the usual bro/dude-type roles that he plays, this role of his is really different. I didn’t love this as much as you did but this was a really good movie.
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I was just so shocked when he turned the way he did! I hope it helps him to land some more diverse roles in the future 🙂
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I don’t really love Anne Hathaway so I sent Sean to see this at a festival while I saw something else. I sort of regret that, I keep hearing some pretty decent things.
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I did get a martini made by Jason Sudeikis though!
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Whaaaaaaaat!!
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Yay! I’m glad you liked this. I agree that going into it blind is the best. I had no idea the story was going to take the turn that it did.
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I think it was in your post that I’d read going in blind was the way to go, and I’m so glad I listened!
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So glad you liked this one! Such a wonderful, unique movie and the ending ‘battle’ was such a wonderful scene
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I’m so on the hunt this year for movies that are a little different, and this is my favourite so far!
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Haven’t seen this one, but I have heard good things about it. This review is certainly included in that. I’m looking forward to watching it.
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It’s not a movie that will go down in history as one of the greats of all time, but it’s unique!
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Glad you enjoyed it! I have such a Dan Stevens obsession, it is slightly unhealthy. Comes from his Downton Abbey days.
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I really enjoyed this one just because it was well different and I think we need more different films!
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Yay Caz! I think it’s going to be one of 2017’s hidden gems for sure 🙂
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Totally agree!
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