Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings
- Summary: This documentary profiles the groundbreaking career of the comedic musical group They Might Be Giants, which started as a duo of multi-instrumentalists both named John (Flansburgh and Linnell) in the 1980s and grew in the 1990s into being a full-fledged band.
- Director: AJ Schnack
- Genre(s): Music, Documentary
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Positive: 12 out of 19
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Mixed: 7 out of 19
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90A gift for those already in the fold, for those who get the joke and just want to savor it with other like-minded fans.
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80Schnack's sprightly, engaging documentary Gigantic takes a leisurely stroll through TMBG's career, mixing energetic live performances with smartly chosen clips, a few quirky detours, and compelling interviews with the likes of Dave Eggers, Sarah Vowell, and Ira Glass.
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80Loaded with tons of personal stories told by both Johns (the two main members of They Might Be Giants) as well as people within the music industry.
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58A unintentionally funny fanzine-flavored documentary.
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Positive: 2 out of 3
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