Summary
Warning: There are SPOILERS ahead for Colossal.
AfterTed Lasso,watchingJason Sudeikis' 2016 filmColossalis a strange experience. In one ofAnne Hathaway’s best movies,Colossaltells the story of Gloria (Hathaway), a woman struggling with addiction and toxic relationships, who gradually realizes that her actions directly mirror the actions of akaijuin Seoul, Korea. Gloria makes this discovery in the aftermath of moving back to her hometown and reconnecting with her childhood friend, Oscar (Sudeikis), who gives her a job at his bar.
WhileColossalinitially seems like it may be a romantic comedy with a science-fiction twist, it proves to be anything but a romantic comedy, and is ultimately a much darker and more powerful story than anticipated.Colossalreceived an 82% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the genre-subverting story, the leading performances, and a deeply satisfying ending. Sudeikis' performance was always compelling, but is even more soafter watching a TV show likeTed Lasso.
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Jason Sudeikis’ Colossal Character Is Nothing Like Ted Lasso
Oscar Is The Complete Opposite Of Ted
As the titular Ted Lasso, Sudeikis is now forever intertwined with playing the kindest man in the world. Ted’s cheerful attitude and optimism are inspiring, as is his ability to be emotionally vulnerable, creating a character who challenges the expectations of toxic masculinity.Colossal’s Oscar, on the other hand, is nothing like Ted, as despite the appearances of his initially kind, generous, and down-to-earth persona, he is gradually revealed to be an abuser and an embodiment of toxic masculinity.
Oscar’s initial generosity are manipulationsdesigned to gain control over Gloria, as he cannot stand the idea that he could ever be the weakest person in the room or in a relationship, and is desperate to assert his power over others. When Oscar manifests as a giant robot alongside Gloria’skaijuin Seoul, his abusive nature revels in terrorizing the citizens there and eventually killing scores of them. It is bizarre to see Sudeikis as an abuser willing to commit genocide after watching him foryears as Ted Lasso.
Oscar’s Villainy Hits Harder Because Of Ted Lasso
It Adds Another Layer To Oscar’s Manipulative Behavior
Oscar being the villain was always effective inColossal, but it is even more impactful afterTed Lasso. Earlier in the story, it is easier to buy into Oscar as"a nice guy"giving a struggling Gloria a job and voluntarily furnishing her home when Sudeikis is associated with playing such a genuinely kind individual.This makes Oscar’s true nature more surprising and sinister, which works well given the film’s important commentary on abusive relationships and toxic masculinity.
Colossalemphasizes the dangers presented by seemingly ordinary, yet horrific individuals like Oscar, and the cycles they perpetuate.Colossal’s ending is ultimately incredibly rewarding in how Gloria empowers herself to end the cycle and ensure that Oscar will never hurt her or anyone else ever again. It is jarring and disturbing to see who Oscar really is inColossal, which now has additional layers to it because of Sudeikis' iconicTed Lassorole.
Colossal
Cast
After leaving her boyfriend in New York City, Gloria moves back home and tries to live a quieter life. But when a giant monster starts destroying soul, she slowly realizes that she may be connected to the creature’s actions. Anne Hathaway stars as Gloria alongside Jason Sudeikis, Austin Stowell, and Tim Blake Nelson.
