I Kill Giants (2017)

Barbara Thorson struggles through life by escaping into a fantasy life of magic and monsters.

Director:

Anders Walter

Writers:

Joe Kelly (screenplay by), Joe Kelly (based on the Man of Action graphic novel "I Kill Giants" created by)

Stars:

Madison Wolfe, Zoe Saldana, Imogen Poots

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Madison Wolfe	...	Barbara
Zoe Saldana	...	Mrs. Mollé
Imogen Poots	...	Karen
Sydney Wade	...	Sophia
Rory Jackson	...	Taylor
Allanah O'Connor	...	Crony #1
Maya Peters	...	Crony #2
Art Parkinson	...	Dave
Jennifer Ehle	...	Barbara's Mother
Don Wycherley	...	Principal Marx
Aideen Wylde	...	Mrs. Potts
Noel Clarke	...	Mr. Mollé
Sonya Kelly	...	Mrs. Laney
Ben Carolan	...	Mophead
Brandon Maher	...	Jock

Storyline

Twelve-year-old Barbara Thorson flees from reality, living in the imaginary world of fantasy and magic, where she fights with giants. Her family does not understand her, peers do not like her, and she irritates teachers. And only recently moved here Sofia, her same age, trying to make friends with her.

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Plot Keywords:

based on comic | based on comic book | based on graphic novel | image comics | psychological | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Belgium UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chasseuse de géants

Filming Locations:

AED Studios, Lint, Flanders, Belgium

Box Office

Budget:

$15,100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

1492 Pictures,Ocean Blue Entertainment,XYZ Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Zoe Saldana's character is shown married to Noel Clark, they both starred in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) but did not share any screen time in the sci-fi franchise.

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Quotes

Titan Voice: All things that live in this world, die.
Titan Voice: This is why you must find joy in the living, while the time is yours,
Titan Voice: and not fear the end.
Titan Voice: To deny this is to deny life.

User Reviews

nice YA indie fantasy

Barbara Thorson is a troubled teen living on the coast of Long Island. Her brother is annoying and her older sister Karen (Imogen Poots) struggles as the new head of the household. She escapes her reality into a fantasy world where she's a giant killer. She's obsessed with an obscure old time baseball player. New girl Sophia from Britain tries to befriend this strange loner. At school, she's bullied by big girl Taylor and school psychiatrist Mrs. Mollé (Zoe Saldana) is concerned.

I generally like this character and this overall story. I like the battle with the bully. There are a few drawbacks which keep me from fully embracing it. Nevertheless, this is a good solid indie fantasy and much better YA than many of its bigger brethren. It has nice ambition even if it's not executed perfectly. I would make Sophia a bigger role. She should be the second character. I know Saldana is the big star but Sophia is naturally the bigger role. They should have more time together. Their closer connection would make her betrayal more powerful. As for the giants, they should be represented in the real world somehow. Barbara should be tilting at windmills in actuality and that would be more compelling. Her battle with the giants should have real world consequences. Her victories should mean victories in the physical world. There is a victory of sorts emotionally but that's not enough. It should be connected to her mother's sickness and her victory should stop others from suffering the same fate. This needs to connect so the payoff would multiply exponential. As it stand, it's a nice little movie.