Netflix subscribers looking to mix up their watchlist this week have a surprising treat arriving on the streamer in the form of “Colossal.” While Anne Hathaway is best known for iconic roles like “The Devil Wears Prada,” fans excited about the record-breaking trailer for the upcoming sequel might want to check out one of her more overlooked performances first. Released in 2016, “Colossal” didn’t get the attention it deserved at the time, despite its inventive use of dark comedy and monster movie spectacle.
“Colossal” follows a woman who unexpectedly discovers a bizarre connection between her actions and a giant creature wreaking havoc across Seoul. It’s an offbeat, genre-defying story full of humor, heartbreak, and genuine tension, strengthened by Hathaway’s compelling performance alongside “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis. I had no idea what to expect, having never heard of this movie before, but it’s safe to say it completely defied my expectations (arguably one of the strangest flicks I’ve seen in a while).
