Gigantic

I love GIGANTIC, it's a dramedy that will win your heart. From the acting to the story, from the cast to every line that that they say, it's smartass yet funny, it's blunt yet gentle, this is Indie movie at its... Full review

Caught a screening of this film and really enjoyed it. It has a very interesting and inventive plot as well as incredibly smart and witty writing. Paul Dano and Zooey Deschanel's chemistry is undeniable. A movie like this is so refreshing... Full review

Refreshing for a first time director, Matt Aselton has managed to bring a new dimension to the acting repertoire of his leads, Zooey Deschanel, Paul Dano, and veteran, John Goodman. Deschanel in particular shines brightly in Gigantic, as a privileged, underachieving... Full review

Gigantic has a few funny moments and good performances by John Goodman, Ed Asner and Zooey Deschanel is attractive and has the requisite quirkiness, but I also found the main character Brian to be incredibly dull and the weak link in... Full review

I greatly enjoyed this film at the Toronto International Film Festival... my favorite of over 20 films/debuts seen over the week. (The Wrestler my second favorite) The film does not explain every single detail of the story, allowing the viewer to... Full review

They clearly believe audiences are going to find the film's character and story quirks endearing and amusing.....Co-screenwriter/director Matt Aselton assembled a terrific cast -.... ... Full Review

In an odd but likable little movie called "Gigantic," Deschanel works her magic on Paul Dano (who played the preacher boy in "There Will Be Blood").....In a market full of cynical indies, the gentle "Gigantic" stands out.....Zooey Deschanel is the most delightful young actress in Hollywood.....But debut director Matt Aselton writes loopily funny dialogue.... ... Full Review

Boring lead makes messy movie worse.... ... Full Review

Boring lead makes messy movie worse.... ... Full Review

Gigantic" charms a little before becoming too coy for its own good.....Entering his world is the likable and eccentric Harriet, who goes by the nickname Happy, played by the ever-likable and eccentric Zooey Deschanel.....Often, the film's eclecticism is charming, but not necessarily for the long haul..... ... Full Review

Gigantic, Universal, 15, ?14.99 By SHARON LOUGHER - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Gigantic He views the world with a vague detachment, is randomly attacked at intervals by a (possibly imaginary) homeless person, and is desperate to adopt a Chinese baby. ... Full Article

It's the final push at the Calgary International Film Festival, and the gloves have officially been tossed. My stamina for watching movies, eating various snacks (sweet or salty?!), choosing and attending after-parties, making small talk, and delivering pithy insights is... ... Full Article

You have a Gem of a theater little known beyond its town, so you want to show it off. You have 14 independent movie gems little-known anywhere on Earth - one of them produced and directed by you - plus... ... Full Article

Friday June 19 2009 by Allan Hunter YOU'LL need a strong tolerance for quirky eccentricity to gain pleasure from this whimsical tale of nutty individuals and overbearing families. ... Full Article

I enjoyed Gigantic in spite of it containing seven elements that I hate. So I guess I was either in a good mood when I saw it, or, I don't know, perhaps I drink too much. ... Full Article

"Gigantic" is the sort of kitchen sink movie many first-time directors make, mistakenly believing that they have to throw every idea they've ever come up with into just one film in case they never get a chance to make another. ... Full Article