Alexander Knighton (bobgray2000)

HE JUST KEEPS GETTING BIGGER!!! What is it about the Amazing Colossal Man that I find so amazingly fascinating? Is it the extent of his size? His tale of woe and tragedy? Or maybe just the fact that he keeps getting bigger? I personally think that the "Colossal Man" is an interesting and unique speciman in the world of size-changing movies. Mr. Bert I. has somehow managed to weave together an interesting tragedy that goes slightly above the extent of his B-Grade abilities. However, this tragedy part of the tale is one that's usually scorned by cotemporary audiences primarily because of its politically incorrect subject matter...ie...people are just not interested. Of course, lots of people ignore this movie, yet pour forth praise for "Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman." Why? Primarily because 50 Foot Woman has a feminist subtext that resonates with a comtemporary audience. Also because there are a lot of men with odd sexual fetishes...and...well...I'll leave that matter be. Unlike "50 Foot Woman," "Colossal Man" is not about the empowerment of an individual as much as it is about the degradation of one. Here's Glen Manning in the prime of his life--successful, handsome. But then THIS occurs and he's actively removed from society. The fear of losing control, of changing so drastically without any preparation...that's a fear that strikes the heart of all human beings. Especially in men, there's this bestial, domineering violent side that they try to contain at all costs. Once that's unleashed...BOOM! You become a uncaged, blind beast! Domestic abuse is always a hot topic! Personally, I don't believe that men are as interested in empowerment as much as they are interested in struggle and competition. If they are empowered, then they skip the struggle and forfeit the competition (thus, being ostracized from society). It's that simple! That's why this was called a "Horror Film" when it first came out. It was exploiting this male fear...the fear of losing control over one's self and consequently one's life. Anyways, I've preached enough. For many people who watch this film, there's only one implication...he's BIG. Make of that what you will!

There's a zillion reasons why this is good. Minus a half star for the nudity.