Movie #279 "Gigantic" is a quirky, indie love story. Can't say I've seen one like it, but that's a mark of an independent film --- I'm just not sure a lot of people would like it. The love story worked for me pretty much because the couple is charming (although Dano is quite quiet throughout the movie, a far cry from his role in "There Will Be Blood") and Zooey is even quiet --- but she does have quirky as her forte( (I'd like to see a movie where she is opposite Michael Cera --- that would be awkward with a capital A) Anyway, her father is a hoot, but a scary one --- he alway is whining about his back and in the prone position, except when he takes them out to dinner and asks them inappropriate questions about sex. There's a homeless guy that keeps beating up Dano (I'm not sure where that story went - it ended but any repercussions? I guess not because he's homeless) This critique is all over the place because the film was --- I DID like the quirkiness, and it was a fun watch, but as far as recommending it, I'm not sure everyone would enjoy it at all. For it to be a 4 or 5, the film needed to go somewhere --- sorry, it can't be so "out there" that it doesn't go somewhere. It " kind of" does, and that's why some of you might like it, but I would have liked a better high point and ending. And to me, the high point can be everything!
You rated this movie: 3.5
Gigantic
(2008) R
Unhappy with his life, mattress salesman Brian Weathersby (Paul Dano) pursues his lifelong obsession with adopting an infant from China. But when attractive customer Harriet (Zooey Deschanel) catches his eye, he starts pursuing her instead. Soon, Harriet's overbearing father (John Goodman) and Brian's parents (Ed Asner and Jane Alexander) become involved in their relationship, pushing Brian to take drastic action in this quirky romantic comedy.
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