RLJE Films | Release Date: March 23, 2018
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ViniciusBritoApr 6, 2018
This is a wonderful movie. It is based on a HQ.
The movie tell the story of Barbara, showing how much struggle she got in her life, being in school with bullies or with the trouble in home. Having that message that you need to take time with
This is a wonderful movie. It is based on a HQ.
The movie tell the story of Barbara, showing how much struggle she got in her life, being in school with bullies or with the trouble in home. Having that message that you need to take time with your loved ones while they are with us, because one day they gonna go, that is a very important message to tell.
Fantasy is a haven, this is the premise of the film, and i have to say that they did it in a way that literally broked my heart, for me it was so sincere and realistic. This one is important because it shows for the world how kids can get with situations that they don't understand or don't know how to react to it. Sometimes children they shelter for some situation, they create a illusion to make things easy, while all that is needed is for someone to talk to them, and make they realise and accept what is going on, is important because someone could need them.
Presenting a very good story, it does have a nice characters apresentation, you really got to know Barbara and everyone in her life, you feel her struggle and her pain. It have things that at the begining doesn't make much sense and get you thinking about it, and about the end it get back to that and explain. The emotion in the third act that leaves the viewer shocked and felt by Barbara's story, can bring you to tears.
The acting worked completely, Madison Wolfe did a great job interpretating a kid with a lot going on, you could feel her struggle, she did pass in the way of speaking, in the eyes all of that, that her character was going through. Zoe Saldana also did a great job, she did very well the worry person, you could feel, and not just feel, but be worried with her and wanted to try to help Barbara, so Zoe character kind of did what we wanted, and in a terryfic way. Everyone did gave emotions, and touching moments, the cast worked one hundred percent.
The cgi is bad, they try to camouflage in the dark, between the trees, but it is really terrible, by the end it's just terrible, but it is all understandable with the context of the movie, you will understand and will not bother you at the end. The movie is predictable, before the half you could tell what was going to happen in the movie, wich is bad, but even with that the magic did worked out.
The film establishes well the fantasy world with Barbara narrating everything and givin us an idea of what is about, even if that isn't much explored as it could be, it does make sense, just at the beginning they showed that she like books and play rpg, so it did have a past to explain that. One thing that could have been better is that they didn't explore the fantasy out of the narrating aspects, they did show to little, it was ok, but you didn't really felt yourself inside of that fantasy world. Conveys a strong and meaningful message, isn't original, but is necessary to remind us of it, it is something like The Lion King message.
Living between reality and fantasy with the escapism, trying to get out of the real life stuff. The best thing on the movie, beyond the message, is the conflict of Barbara trying to accept or escape of what is actually going on in her life. A inspiring story.
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ahmedaiman9999Apr 15, 2018
Very strong and important messages, if they were conveyed somewhat directly.

A compelling and very sophisticated protagonist brought to life by a great performance from Madison Wolfe, if Barbara Thorson was so nervy and rude that make me
Very strong and important messages, if they were conveyed somewhat directly.

A compelling and very sophisticated protagonist brought to life by a great performance from Madison Wolfe, if Barbara Thorson was so nervy and rude that make me have less sympathy for her than I should have had.

A good balancing between the reality and the magical world, if not very good at the climax.

Very overwhelming and emotional ending that will definitely make you shed a tear, if the ending was faster than needed.

Gorgeous special effects for a low-budget film or maybe for any film.

Wonderful performance Zoe Saldana, Sydney Wade and Imogen Poots (especially from Imogen Poots)

The character of Taylor, the bully, is very very corny and stereotyped, and Rory Jackson made the character even worse with her over-the-top performance.

(7/10)
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LegendaryLassDec 14, 2018
It's hard to say what the best part is... the dialogue, the photography, the CGI, Wolfe's performance or the twist ending. Giants is a story we've heard before but never so well told or fascinating to watch.
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JoeCoolMay 30, 2019
Beautiful movie about a girl struggling with the hardships in life. Bullied in school troubled at home. Keeps you emotionally involved and brings its message well. The ending was a bit too abrupt though. Nothing too fancy or spectacular, justBeautiful movie about a girl struggling with the hardships in life. Bullied in school troubled at home. Keeps you emotionally involved and brings its message well. The ending was a bit too abrupt though. Nothing too fancy or spectacular, just a decent movie. Expand
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Jes1310Apr 15, 2019
Madison Wolfe is a future star. Her performance is truly amazing. I watched this film with my daugther (12 years)and it is a perfect movie for her age. And it served as a great reference afterwards, when we talked about how kids treat eachMadison Wolfe is a future star. Her performance is truly amazing. I watched this film with my daugther (12 years)and it is a perfect movie for her age. And it served as a great reference afterwards, when we talked about how kids treat each other and how to cope with loss. Expand
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