Before writing this review, I saw all the IMDB 1 star reviews, some describing it as the worst movie they'd seen. I wondered if I had seen a different movie to them as I found it quite absorbing and entertainment.
I did see the trailer and admit that it promised a somewhat different movie. It is obviously meant to convey a message to the viewer or at least make them think. It portrays all different lifestyle choices and passes silent comment on them. It avoids the usual cliches of mini-humans battling insects or spiders.
Noticeable was that nearly all the characters were everyday as though there was a deliberate attempt to avoid Hollywood glamour and superficiality (except for the party guests who were necessarily glamorous and superficial). Even Matt Damon was portrayed as an ordinary guy and fulfilled that role quite well.
There are gaps in continuity and a couple of head-scratching moments but not to the detriment of the movie, just a sense that it could have been handled better. I wondered if the clumsiness was deliberate to again avoidi Hollywood slickness.
I inagine that one the credit started rolling, some would be wondering what happened to the rest of the movie. I'll avoid going into more detail as I want to avoid spoilers.
Definitely quirky but worth seeing; it exceeded my expectations.
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