Colossal [DVD]

Warning: This is NOT a happy lighthearted date night comedy, also spoilers. It may have appeared that way in the trailer, but it isn't. That being said this movie is a wonderful, creative movie about a giant monster attacking Seoul and alcoholism; two things i never thought could go together so well. The actors all did a superb job with a special shout out to Jason Sudeikis who really nails the change from appearing a lighthearted likable character to as angry drunken sociopath. It doesn't really fit into a specific genera of movie, but if i had to say, it would be a science fiction dark comedy/drama. The metaphors of the evils of alcoholism and the monster in all humanity really elevate this movie from being a silly B movie to something more like literature as it provokes thought, leaves the viewer with questions, and reflects human nature across all times and people.

Pretty good movie. I waited for a loooong time to find this flick at a decent price.

This is a really fun movie. I didn't know what to expect going into it, but it turned out to be a great ride, and the climax was really intense. The concept is also intriguing. The underlying cause is a little out there, but whatever, it's a film with a giant monster in, what do you want?Just to be clear, it's not really ABOUT the monster; if you come into this looking for a monster movie, you'll be a bit disappointed. The creature isn't onscreen much, but that's OK - it's really a motivator for the human characters, and unlike some OTHER movies I could name, that works out pretty well. The characters were interesting, the acting was great, the twists were surprising but there was a groundwork for them so they never came out of nowhere. Also, the special effects were good - I never felt like the monster wasn't in the scene it was part of, which can happen when doing that kind of shot.All in all, a fun film.

This movie is dark. This is amplified by the preview indicating a light, quirky, odd Sci Fi, fantasy atmosphere.The acting is good from the leads and supports.Sudeikis was also a surprise as he's downright scary with a "mild mannered threat and intensity" reminiscent of Hugo Weaving in The Matrix and V for Vendetta (with Sudeikis' similar looks and the way Weaving's characters treated both Reaves' and Portman's characters). F'ing creepy!Perhaps the producers wanted both the script and the inaccurate preview to work together for the misdirection.The actual cause of the mystism isn't really addressed although the "why of it" is touched on. Usually I find this "use your own imagination" type movie making to be lazy on the screenwriter's part. Here, I'm thankful that I didn't have to hit fast forward as the mystism quickly became not central to the movie. So, it's nice that the film doesn't get sidetracked exploring that and stays with the one main storyline.The ending is also conclusive while still leaving the gritty details up to your imagination and the loose ends are mostly tied up. I want to say the whole thing is a more odd than satisfying package. However, so many movies these days just hang up a "the end" sign and roll credits when the screenwriter hit the deadline and the producer didn't hold them accountable for crafting an actual ending. I feel it's worth mentioning that the ending does actually close the movie and doesn't leave the viewer asking themselves much of "what about such and such?!"The way this movie gets dark and creepy-weird so quickly, I was just glad to get to the end fairly quickly, without having to fast forward, and with loose ends mostly closed.I gave 3 stars because the movie was OK with the odd script but solid acting and an interesting premise. However, I don't like being lied to or misled and that's exactly what the preview did. Again, that may have been intentional to amplify the script instead of just bad rude marketing.It went by fairly quickly but didn't hold my interest to the point that I ended up watching over 2 nights with the intermission basically at the point where it got dark. Dark wasn't the kind of movie I was in the mood for.SPOILER ALERT!The film also depicts alcohol abuse and physical violence against a woman. There isn't any gore, though. It's a movie, make believe, but some people might be offended by that or offended by the fact that the preview didn't indicate such.

Bought this on a whim. Loved it. Very good acting and story.

Not at all what I was expecting. This showed up in my amazon feed but I ignored it for a while, until I watched a youtube list of underrated movies and this was suggested. The lis was correct, this was a good movie. I watch a lot of movies and this makes my relatively short list of those I would watch again. Themes are bullying, self-confidence, substance abuse, and courage. Teens will enjoy, although caution for some language, and sexuality in one scene after the main character gets drunk again.

I absolutely love movies. I'm a huge movie guy, and I love all sorts of movies. I've seen a lot of bad movies, but this one by far takes the top spot for me. This is honestly the worst movie I have ever seen. If I was high, it may have been ok. But I quit smoking years ago. Boy do I regret that. I should have started up again just before this movie and then quit immediately after. That would've only improved my rating by 1 star. First of all, the story line is horrible. There are numerous holes and things that don't add up in the plot. The acting was actually good. I just think the execution was horrendous. I feel like a third grader wrote this movie when they were sent to their room for time out without any electronics and had no other choice. Then some deranged lunatic read it and thought "huh, I'd really love to make the worst movie possible. This is it!"in all seriousness it wasn't good, but that's my take. I could just as easily have turned it off and not watched the rest and skipped writing this review, but where's the fun in that?