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This Is Undoubtedly One Of The Most Underrated Sci-fi Films Of The Last 10 Years
Anne Hathaway stars in this highly unique and underrated sci-fi film that challenges conventional storytelling.
The name Nacho Vigalondo might not mean much to you, and that's a shame. He is the director of one of the most unique science fiction films of the last ten years: Colossal featuring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis.
Vigalondo debuted with the small-scale sci-fi film Timecrimes in 2007 and directed many short films and TV episodes afterwards. Colossal was Vigalondo's biggest production, but unfortunately, the film was not a financial success.
Gloria (Hathaway) is a jobless party girl who leaves New York and returns to her hometown after being kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend. When news reports emerge about a giant creature destroying Seoul, South Korea, Gloria realizes that somehow she is connected to this distant phenomenon.
As events spiral out of control, she must figure out why her seemingly insignificant existence has such an enormous impact on the fate of the world.
The film has been described as a cross between Godzilla and Lost in Translation, a very unique blend of genres. Anne Hathaway found herself in a sort of creative no-man's-land. She was searching for something completely original to challenge her artistically. The script of Colossal turned out to be exactly what she was looking for.
The film ultimately received a production budget of 15 million dollars. Top actors such as Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast), and Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) also joined the cast. Unfortunately, Colossal did not resonate with the general audience and only grossed 4 million dollars at the box office. This made the film a significant flop, which is quite unfortunate.
"I think 'Colossal' might be the most unique project I've ever worked on. Not everyone understood what we were trying to do, but that makes it all the more valuable for me," told Hathaway, very proud of the end result. "I don't always measure success in box office numbers. For me, this was creatively liberating."
Vigalondo debuted with the small-scale sci-fi film Timecrimes in 2007 and directed many short films and TV episodes afterwards. Colossal was Vigalondo's biggest production, but unfortunately, the film was not a financial success.
Story
Gloria (Hathaway) is a jobless party girl who leaves New York and returns to her hometown after being kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend. When news reports emerge about a giant creature destroying Seoul, South Korea, Gloria realizes that somehow she is connected to this distant phenomenon.
As events spiral out of control, she must figure out why her seemingly insignificant existence has such an enormous impact on the fate of the world.
Unique Combination
The film has been described as a cross between Godzilla and Lost in Translation, a very unique blend of genres. Anne Hathaway found herself in a sort of creative no-man's-land. She was searching for something completely original to challenge her artistically. The script of Colossal turned out to be exactly what she was looking for.
The film ultimately received a production budget of 15 million dollars. Top actors such as Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast), and Tim Blake Nelson (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) also joined the cast. Unfortunately, Colossal did not resonate with the general audience and only grossed 4 million dollars at the box office. This made the film a significant flop, which is quite unfortunate.
Very Proud
"I think 'Colossal' might be the most unique project I've ever worked on. Not everyone understood what we were trying to do, but that makes it all the more valuable for me," told Hathaway, very proud of the end result. "I don't always measure success in box office numbers. For me, this was creatively liberating."
