If You Can't Get Enough of Jason Sudeikis in 'Ted Lasso' Season 4, Watch This Underrated Sci-Fi Comedy
In this flick, the actor played his most unpleasant character.
Colossal is an experimental sci-fi comedy by Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo that was one of the first projects from Neon.
The movie shifts unexpectedly from a sci-fi comedy to a drama about abuse and codependency. In this movie, a giant monster attacking Seoul serves as a metaphor for inner demons.
What Is 'Colossal' About?
Gloria is a young woman who is not happy – her life revolves around alcohol, sleep, and men who take advantage of her. After being dumped by another boyfriend and losing her New York job, she returns to her hometown to start over.
Meanwhile, a giant monster begins attacking Seoul. Gloria discovers a strange connection between the monster, herself, and her failed relationships.
Director Nacho Vigalondo structures the narrative so that viewers, along with the main character, try to answer the question: is the monster real, or does it exist only in Gloria's head?
'Colossal' Features One of the Most Unusual Roles in Jason Sudeikis' Career
The main strength of Colossal is the unexpected turn taken by the character of Oscar, played by Jason Sudeikis. If Ted Lasso made it impossible for you to picture Jason Sudeikis as a villain, Colossal will quickly set the record straight.
Oscar transforms from a sweet, good-natured guy into a loathsome manipulator who exploits Gloria for his own benefit. Sudeikis rises to the challenge of a dramatic role with far more subtle nuances than typical on-screen characters possess.
Oscar is the most unpleasant character of Sudeikis's career, and watching his transformation is both unsettling and fascinating.
'Colossal' Manages to Be a Convincing Sci-Fi Comedy, a Drama, and a Thriller All at Once
Colossal isn't afraid to blend genres: Vigalondo uses sci-fi and comedy tropes to tell a story about codependency and alcoholism.
The monster serves as a metaphor for Gloria's inner demons, and the destruction of Seoul mirrors her self-destruction. The movie doesn't rely on massive special effects – its central focus is psychological.
The less you know about the plot, the more you'll enjoy its unexpected twists, so we won't reveal any spoilers.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Colossal'?
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Colossal has 82% from critics and 58% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the movie has a score of 6.2/10.
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On Letterboxd, Colossal scored 3.1/5.0.
Where to Watch 'Colossal'?
Colossal is available to stream on Netflix.
