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Giant Little Ones

  • 20182018
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  • 1h 33m
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7.2/10
8.1K
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Darren Mann and Josh Wiggins in Giant Little Ones (2018)
Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.
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Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday ... Read allTwo popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
8.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Keith Behrman
  • Writer
    • Keith Behrman
  • Stars
    • Josh Wiggins
    • Darren Mann
    • Taylor Hickson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Keith Behrman
  • Writer
    • Keith Behrman
  • Stars
    • Josh Wiggins
    • Darren Mann
    • Taylor Hickson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 83User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 9 nominations

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    Darren Mann and Josh Wiggins in Giant Little Ones (2018)
    Kyle MacLachlan, Josh Wiggins, and Taylor Hickson in Giant Little Ones (2018)
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    Giant Little Ones (2018)
    Darren Mann and Josh Wiggins in Giant Little Ones (2018)
    Darren Mann and Josh Wiggins in Giant Little Ones (2018)
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    Darren Mann and Josh Wiggins in Giant Little Ones (2018)
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    Kyle MacLachlan, Maria Bello, Keith Behrman, Darren Mann, Josh Wiggins, and Taylor Hickson in Giant Little Ones (2018)
    Behind the scenes- "G.L.O."  Maria Bello, Kyle MacLachlan, Peter Outerbridge, Darren Mann, Josh Wiggins

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    Josh Wiggins
    Josh Wiggins
    • Franky Winteras Franky Winter
    Darren Mann
    Darren Mann
    • Ballas Kohlas Ballas Kohl
    Taylor Hickson
    Taylor Hickson
    • Natasha Kohlas Natasha Kohl
    Maria Bello
    Maria Bello
    • Carly Winteras Carly Winter
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Ray Winteras Ray Winter
    Niamh Wilson
    Niamh Wilson
    • Mouseas Mouse
    Hailey Kittle
    Hailey Kittle
    • Priscillaas Priscilla
    Peter Outerbridge
    Peter Outerbridge
    • Nic Kohlas Nic Kohl
    Stephanie Moore
    Stephanie Moore
    • Angie Kohlas Angie Kohl
    Kiana Madeira
    Kiana Madeira
    • Jessas Jess
    Olivia Scriven
    Olivia Scriven
    • Deanne Winteras Deanne Winter
    Evan Marsh
    Evan Marsh
    • Connoras Connor
    Carson MacCormac
    Carson MacCormac
    • Michaelas Michael
    Jeff Clarke
    Jeff Clarke
    • Coach Klassenas Coach Klassen
    Cory Lee
    Cory Lee
    • Ms. Sooas Ms. Soo
    Troy Boudreau
    Troy Boudreau
    • Driveras Driver
    • Director
      • Keith Behrman
    • Writer
      • Keith Behrman
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    • Trivia
      Kyle MacLachlan enjoyed working in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where the film was shot. In a Toronto Sun interview, he stated: "It was beautiful. It reminded me, kind of weirdly enough, a little bit of my hometown which is in eastern Washington. The neighborhoods. And the style of the houses. The sounds were similar and the smells of the asphalt and the vegetation. Even down to the color of the bricks of the homes. I was like, 'Wow, this is sort of like Yakima.'"
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    User reviews83

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    Top review
    7/10
    A coming of age movie about coming-out or not.
    It never would have happened if we weren't wasted.

    Just like in chemistry class at the start of the film, there's a lot of intense experimenting among the youngsters in this movie. Especially sexually. However, when this experimenting turns out bad for Ballas (Darren Mann), he starts losing his mind. Because it could be detrimental to his reputation as a tough stallion who prefers to brag about the number of times he did it with his girlfriend. His blood brother, friend for life and partner in crime Franky (Josh "Walking Out" Wiggins) suddenly becomes the feared enemy. Franky is treated as a purebred pariah whose proximity causes paranoid reactions. As if he's the carrier of disgusting STDs. From one day to the next, Franky belongs to the camp of the outcasts in a youth community where popular teens, who measure up to the ideal of beauty, are in charge and seem to lay down the standard rules for acceptance.

    "Giant Little Ones" belongs both in the category of "Coming of age" films and the category containing films with a gay/lesbian theme. Now about that last item. The film deals with that topic in a clever way. And this by not explicitly revealing anything about the actual sexual orientation of the persons involved. At the end of the film, we still don't know whether Franky or Ballas should come out of the proverbial closet. And that makes "Giant Little Ones" a film that feels authentic. As in reality, some people need a lot of time to discover their sexual preferences. The only personage in this film who does this coming-out is Franky's father (a limited but defining role played by Kyle "Twin Peaks" MacLachlan). A situation that causes conflicting feelings for Franky. On the one hand, there is a love-hate relationship between him and his father. Its the opinion of Franky that Ray has disrupted the ideal family portrait and that he abandoned them. On the other hand, Franky starts to have doubts regarding his sexual orientation. There's the question of whether or not he has inherited genetic material from his father.

    The whole fuss starts when Franky and Ballas go to bed and sleep there together after a hellish birthday party, during which excessive alcohol and probably other mind-altering drugs are consumed. Initially, it all looks like a perfectly normal idea. Two friends sleeping in the same bed. Although, they both are in a questionable state. And all this because the plans Franky had with his so-called girlfriend Priscilla, failed that evening. That's why they ended up together, instead of fooling around with their girlfriends. Anyway, it's abundantly clear that their friendship reached a completely different level that evening. Blurred images of someone tossing and turning plus one of the two fleeing the scene early in the morning, are both good indications to back this up. When afterward Ballas takes a distant demeanor (or even better, an aggressive, hostile attitude) and visibly doesn't want any contact with Franky anymore (and other fellow students as well.

    Josh Wiggins' acting is outstanding. A fresh young man who on the one hand effortlessly is invited to the club of popular boys and at the same time has an attitude as if this reputation doesn't really interest him. Darren Mann also played a convincing role and was the perfect choice to play the role of Ballas. He has a charisma that fits such a guy who makes peers' lives miserable because they are less fortunate when it comes to appearance and heritage. Such a kid who must uphold his reputation with his fellow confreres and therefor degrades himself to harassment and play that annoying tough-guy routine. And of course, such a person is idolized by members of the opposite sex who practice the same standards. Let's try and describe such a girl. A blond bimbo with a shockingly low IQ whose sole purpose in life is to open her well-shaped, slender tanned legs wide open as quickly as possible in such a way that this popular jock can get his kicks. A victory for the young lady in question whose reputation goes sky-high among like-minded female souls. And finally, I think Taylor Hickson's role was the most moving.

    Visually, "Giant Little Ones" isn't really spectacular. But narratively speaking, it's an excellent, almost brilliant film. The film shows how fake a part of American youth is. A plastic payment card has more character and charisma than most of those mannequins from posh circles. Not only these cartoonish fake persons with their derogatory and homophobic behavior are being presented here. But also those who stay true to themselves, are put in the spotlight. The message "Be yourself" is extensively displayed here. The hilarious lesbo Mouse (Niamh Wilson) in particular loudly proclaims this message by doing things the way she likes it. "Giant Little Ones" has both emotional and funny moments. And what it mainly did, was surprise me. In a positive way, that is.

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 直直青春會轉彎
    • Filming locations
      • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Euclid 431 Pictures
      • Sugar Shack Productions
      • Storyboard Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $181,507
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,042
      • Mar 3, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $181,507
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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