Colossal | (2016)

The "monster" isn't just the creature in Seoul; it's the toxic influence Oscar exerts over Gloria. The film serves as a strong tale about abusive relationships and the struggle for autonomy.

Sudeikis plays against type as Gloria’s childhood friend who owns a local bar. Initially appearing as a "nice guy" who helps Gloria out, he eventually reveals a dark, controlling, and abusive streak . Colossal (2016)

What makes Colossal stand out is how it uses its fantastical elements as metaphors for real-world issues: The "monster" isn't just the creature in Seoul;

Released in 2016 and directed by Nacho Vigalondo , Colossal is a daring genre-mashup that blends the high-stakes spectacle of a kaiju movie with the intimate, often painful reality of an indie character drama . It’s a film that uses massive monsters to tell a story about very small, very human problems. The Premise: A Literal Internal Struggle Initially appearing as a "nice guy" who helps

Gloria's realization that her drunken stumbles are literally killing people acts as a brutal wake-up call regarding the consequences of her addiction.