Giant
Drama • NR • 1956 • 3 hr 21 min
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers
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A legendary experience in cinematography. Every single shot has a symbolic meaning that enriches the film’s themes.
A very emotional epic. It wasn't too long for me, I was always invested. All the performances are great, especially James dean.
A simultaneously saddening and uplifting narrative exemplifying the inevitability of change and the inability to preserve tradition.
Big and sweeping visuals. Confronts honestly of racism and class divisions. Remarkable acting.
Beautiful and sweeping epic most remembered as the last screen role by James Dean who goes out in style
A big movie for sure. Strong performances and compelling themes carry you through the daunting runtime. Doesn’t fly by, but it’s paced well.
Flawed but the acting makes it worthwhile.
Epic of another era. Still relevant and beautiful, but slow by modern standards. The themes land still, but the characters feel caricatures.
Great James Dean acted movie, well worth seeing
Story of a man and woman, and thier family. Some things are still relevant today.
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