I Kill Giants (2017)

Director: Anders Walter
Stars: Madison Wolfe, Zoe Saldana, Imogen Poots
Runtime: 106 minutes

Performances: 8/10
Screenplay: 8/10
Special Effects: 6/10
Costumes/Makeup: 7/10
Editing: 7/10
Cinematography: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10

Verdict: Based on Joe Kelly’s graphic novel, “I Kill Giants” follows Barbara, a child convinced that giants are real, and who made it her mission to defeat them. The first 15 minutes of the film checked all the boxes of yet another safe and boring movie made for children that emphasized the importance of having an imaginative mind. But the more time passed, the darker the picture got, and eventually the true much obscure themes - which are escapism and mental illness - became apparent and excellently integrated. The movie is also pretty to look at and has a pretty well-written score to accompany it. However, the person who truly stood out in a sea of talented people was Madison Wolfe, the young actress who played the role of Barbara and who perfectly embodied the very complex character, confirming her talent after her equally excellent performance in “The Conjuring 2”. I absolutely loved “I Kill Giants” despite its rocky start, and can’t wait to watch it a second time.

Final Grade: 8/10