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The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

September 6, 2016
55m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
77/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, only to become regarded as a classic over a decade after its initial release.

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Details

Director
Anthony Giacchino
Cast
Brad Bird, Allison Abbate, John Walker, Jeffrey Lynch, Mark Andrews, Kevin O'Brien, Dean Wellins, Andrew Jimenez, Adam Burke, Jennifer Cardon Klein
Release Date
September 6, 2016
Production
Time Travel Unlimited

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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