# Gigantic (2008)

> An awkward mattress salesman seeking a child through adoption finds an unpredictable romantic partner while a mysterious stalker unsettles his carefully controlled life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8908

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Matt Aselton
- Cast: Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman, Paul Dano, Ed Asner, Jane Alexander, Ian Roberts, Robert Stanton, Clarke Peters
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1176251/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: quirky, awkward, whimsical, indie movie night, quirky romance night

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