It’s never easy to write a review of a film because one has to weigh what to include and what to leave out. Colossal is a film that really wants the audience to come in clueless, and this review will attempt to keep it that way. Written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo brings a fairly original take on an alcoholism story. The film finds itself floating in some dark comedy mixed with a bit of sci-fi action.
Colossal brings a new take on a serious topic
Gloria (Anne Hathaway) has found her life spiraling out of control primarily because of alcohol. After her boyfriend, Tim (Dan Stevens), asks her to move out she ends up being in her hometown and reconnecting with people she’d almost forgotten. Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), is one of those people, and he becomes a friend who really helps her start to get back on her feet.
The film also features Austin Stowell and Tim Blake Nelson as customers at Oscar’s bar who also become friends. The cast performs expertly with the chemistry between Sudeikis and Hathaway being the best part. Both give some of their best performances and manage to create a sad, yet, comedic connection that is absolutely engaging. There is a lot more that could be said about the whole cast, but then a big reveal could occur, and that is a disservice to this film.
Final Thoughts
Colossal manages to bring back Scott Pilgrim vs. The World memories as people who went to see the film expecting one type of movie got a very big surprise. That is likely what people who don’t read spoilers will encounter with Colossal. It’s not quite as out there as Scott Pilgrim, but there will definitely be people who aren’t happy with this switch. However, if you like films that pull you in and alter course then this is one to check out. Colossal earns the Not Quite Golden, Ponyboy rating.
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