Review of Colossal (2017) by Matt B — 19 Aug 2017

Advertised as a comedy but quickly turns into a weird kind of thriller. Jasons character goes from lovable hometown guy to super psycho for no reason. Was highly disapointed in this.

This review of Colossal (2017) was written by Matt B on 19 Aug 2017.

Colossal has generally received positive reviews.

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