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One of the Most Experimental Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 10 Years Is Coming to Paramount+
Nacho Vigalondo’s 2017 film *Colossal* is coming to Paramount+ in the United States on 1 October. The unusual monster-film premise turns into a dark comedy about alcoholism and toxic relationships, using a creature’s attacks on Seoul to reflect the main character’s personal troubles.
Anne Hathaway plays Gloria, who discovers that her movements are mirrored by a monster, while Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens and others round out the cast. Critics gave the film an 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes from more than 260 reviews, while its audience score was 58%; it earned about $3 million domestically during its limited cinema release.
In short
- *Colossal* arrives on US Paramount+ on 1 October.
- The film mixes monster action with themes of addiction and toxic relationships.
- Critics rated it more highly than audiences; it earned about $3 million domestically.
Explained simply
Colossal is a 2017 film that combines monster-movie spectacle with a story about personal crisis. The film follows a woman who discovers that a giant monster attacking Seoul mirrors her own movements, using the fictional creature's destruction as a reflection of her struggles with alcoholism and toxic relationships.
Director Nacho Vigalondo's film is considered experimental for how it merges science-fiction elements with intimate character drama. Critics largely praised it, giving it an 82 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences were more divided with a 58 per cent score.
Anne Hathaway stars as the main character, with Jason Sudeikis and Dan Stevens in supporting roles. When it was originally released in cinemas, the film had limited distribution and earned approximately $3 million in the US, reaching a smaller audience than typical blockbusters.
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