A mattress salesman's plan to adopt a Chinese baby is augmented by the arrival of a young woman who comes to his workplace, falls asleep on one of the beds, and upon waking starts to affect ... Read allA mattress salesman's plan to adopt a Chinese baby is augmented by the arrival of a young woman who comes to his workplace, falls asleep on one of the beds, and upon waking starts to affect his life.A mattress salesman's plan to adopt a Chinese baby is augmented by the arrival of a young woman who comes to his workplace, falls asleep on one of the beds, and upon waking starts to affect his life.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
- Kirby Weathersby
- (as Ed Asner)
- Matsubara
- (as Louis Ozawa Changchien)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLeven Rambin and Mylinda Hull's debut.
- GoofsIn the beginning, after rat No. 7 is removed from the water, his fur changes from soaked in water to completely dry, to wet, to dry, each time the shot changes.
- Quotes
Larry Arbogast: Did you know women are 20 times more likely to be depressed than men? Maybe more, can't remember the exact number - it's a lot more.
Brian: That's good... for men.
Larry Arbogast: Not really, when you think about it heterosexually.
- Crazy creditsIn the end credits, when the sources for the artwork is presented, "The Old Fashioned Way..." is listed twice.
- SoundtracksBrooklyn King
Written by Masta Killa (as Elgin Turner) & Devin Horwitz
Performed by Masta Killa
Courtesy of Nature Sounds
Under license from Navy Yard (ASCAP)
The quirky premise may appear a little awkward on the surface. I can see why some people interpret it as 'a cry for attention' but the film does not dwell on that. It's very story oriented and focuses on issues such as family relationships and growing up. The characters are quirky but easy to identify with. The sharp dialogues are wonderful and funny.
'Gigantic' is a well made film. The soundtrack and cinematography are a good fit. Soundtrack itself is worth a buy. The art direction is toned down. Aselton tones down the colour to give it a cold look as the warmth is expressed in the interactions of the characters. The lighting is used efficiently.
The cast has done a commendable job. Even though many have disliked Paul Dano's performance (most of them commenting that he wasn't quirky enough), I felt quite the contrary. He downplays the part very well. Zooey Deschanel is nothing short of excellent. Even though she has played similar characters before, her approach to playing Happy is very different. John Goodman, Ed Asner and Jane Alexander and Zack Galifianakis are great.
Aselton's debut is a fun and absorbing watch and it lingers in mind long after the end credits have rolled....though perhaps it's not for everyone given the negativity, but so what. For me it was worth the chance.
- Chrysanthepop
- Oct 20, 2010
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Гигантик
- Filming locations
- Kenmare St & Cleveland Pl, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Al is driven from the back specialst. Hoomoos Asli in background)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $102,704
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,294
- Apr 5, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $165,888
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1