Gloria is an unemployed writer who’s kicked out of her boyfriend’s New York apartment for going on one too many benders. She then discovers with horror that somehow, she’s connected to a giant monster that’s taking out buildings and people in Seoul, Korea. Letting in her new friends on the secret leads to the discovery that Oscar is also connected to the monster. This pits Oscar and Gloria into a literal battle of control over the kaiju wreaking havoc halfway around the world. RelatedColossal is a rich character study teeming with figurative ideas about a serious mental illness, but couched in an absurdist universe that makes it entertaining to watch.

Source: National Post April 19, 2017 18:15 UTC