Colossal

Neon | Release Date: April 7, 2017

6.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 177 Ratings

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phildogMay 12, 2017

I don't like doing it, but this movie get's a 4 based on it's production work alone. That's it. The story, the characters. None of it works.

I'm sure that somewhere in this film there were points that were supposed to be funny, and othersI don't like doing it, but this movie get's a 4 based on it's production work alone. That's it. The story, the characters. None of it works.

I'm sure that somewhere in this film there were points that were supposed to be funny, and others that were supposed to be terrifying, but honest to god I couldn't tell you what they were. At no point I felt any inciting of laughter or horror. It feels like a genuinely bizarre picture that aims to nail that rare "horror comedy" blend but like most movies that attempt this fails at both. Frankly, it feels like both a failure as a monster movie and a small town drama. Strangely enough, not because it tried to mix those genres.… Expand

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TVJerryMay 2, 2017

First impression: This looks like a quirky comedy about a woman (Anne Hathaway) who discovers she's the force behind a giant monster that's terrifying Seoul. Reality: This is indeed a peculiar scenario, but it's never funny and not very good.First impression: This looks like a quirky comedy about a woman (Anne Hathaway) who discovers she's the force behind a giant monster that's terrifying Seoul. Reality: This is indeed a peculiar scenario, but it's never funny and not very good. Comic actor Justin Sudeikis also figures prominently in the story and he doesn't crack one joke. This is a dreary drama about lost love that magnifies the conflict thru giant beasts. The concept is compelling, but the dark, angry attitude and sluggish pace override the quirky appeal. The holes in the logic don't help its case.… Expand

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MarioVisionApr 12, 2017

It's not a bad movie but I found it not that good..
Anne Hathaway was good on her role but she couldn't save the whole movie..
Overall the film "Colossal" was just not really a genuinely monster film, it was just boring mostly with a dumpIt's not a bad movie but I found it not that good..
Anne Hathaway was good on her role but she couldn't save the whole movie..
Overall the film "Colossal" was just not really a genuinely monster film,
it was just boring mostly with a dump plot that didn't really make sense.
I don't feel that that I wasted 2 hours watching it on the cinema, but I don't recommend this movie, its not worth it to spend your money to see it on cinema.Just rent the dvd/blu-ray instead.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Aug 30, 2017

Fascinating premise that only got about 10% of the film's time. The rest was boring fluff. Also, though we all love/adore Anne Hathaway she was miscast just to be the sole A-list audience draw, which obviously didn't work anyway with boxFascinating premise that only got about 10% of the film's time. The rest was boring fluff. Also, though we all love/adore Anne Hathaway she was miscast just to be the sole A-list audience draw, which obviously didn't work anyway with box office take at a pathetic $3M. As fascinating as the premise is, it's not given adequate time for development so viewers probably called BS on it which explains the poor box office. But if you give it some thought, it's kind of pretty awesome. Maybe someone else will take the concept further next time. It rates a 5 just on the strength of its premise.… Expand

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Compi24Apr 26, 2017

What starts out as an unbelievably imaginative allegory for self-destruction and personal strife abruptly veers off-course and becomes a completely different animal from the film's midpoint onward, which is a shame considering how solid of aWhat starts out as an unbelievably imaginative allegory for self-destruction and personal strife abruptly veers off-course and becomes a completely different animal from the film's midpoint onward, which is a shame considering how solid of a path the film was going down for its first half. I still give director Nacho Vigalondo props for taking risks in what is ultimately a risky project overall. I just couldn't help feeling like certain creative choices in the film's latter half left me feeling a little cold in the end. Terrific performances from both Hathaway and Sudeikis all throughout, though.… Expand

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sanyrubFeb 27, 2018

I appreciate the concept, the innovation and the work of the actors involved. It definitely is not boring. It´s great that people try new ideas. And this one works. And it must be hard to make it work. So kudos to them. But i personally wasI appreciate the concept, the innovation and the work of the actors involved. It definitely is not boring. It´s great that people try new ideas. And this one works. And it must be hard to make it work. So kudos to them. But i personally was not THAT engaged. I´m not easy to please with scores. i was at the verge of giving it a 7 but I cannot. But it is good.… Expand

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MATMAug 22, 2021

It is amazing to me how competently made this movie is, considering how absolutely nonsensical the story is. If any of the characters had acted reasonably or the resolution had felt earned at all, I could recommend this, but, as it is, I canIt is amazing to me how competently made this movie is, considering how absolutely nonsensical the story is. If any of the characters had acted reasonably or the resolution had felt earned at all, I could recommend this, but, as it is, I can only warn you to avoid this mess. I give it a D, just don’t bother.… Expand

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Voodoo123Aug 13, 2018

Colossal is a film that tries to juggle multiple genres. The dramatic elements work quite well and the ocassional humour works also, at times, but for some reason this screenplay is wedged into a 1950's sci-fi culturally insensitive monsterColossal is a film that tries to juggle multiple genres. The dramatic elements work quite well and the ocassional humour works also, at times, but for some reason this screenplay is wedged into a 1950's sci-fi culturally insensitive monster movie - but dont be fooled it is in fact still a dramady.... or is it? Its so unsure of itself you will be led down a path of feeling like they should have cut the scifi out or rewrote the script because it just fails in all three genres by lacking detail and sensibility to the material from which it fails to correctly reference.… Expand

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ldeorioMay 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're not Jonesing for a Pabst Blue Ribbon (the advertising is about as prominent as the monster), after viewing this mishmash, you have tremendous will power. If someone can explain the actions or non-actions of Joel, please do. Something to do with Oscar's failed almost marriage? Interesting concept but it fails to materialize into much of anything with underdeveloped characters and several head-scratching scenes(f ire spreads, right?).… Expand

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