Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

Name: Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: May 23, 2003
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 64

2003

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Cowboy Pictures | Release Date: May 23, 2003

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

Runtime: 102 min

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Michael O'Sullivan

A gift for those already in the fold, for those who get the joke and just want to savor it with other like-minded fans. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

An absorbing and inspiring portrait of two musicians whose unerring sense of what's right -- both artistically and ethically -- has not just held them in good stead but driven their particular brand of success. Read full review

Eric Campos

Loaded 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. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

It's shiny, amusing, incessantly clever, but sometimes a tad too snarky for its own good. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

A fan's dream, A.J. Schnack's worshipful documentary about the musical duo They Might Be Giants does a nice job reflecting the thoughtful, quirky sensibility of its subjects' songs. Just don't expect to learn much about the guys themselves. Read full review

Bill White

Forget "The Revenge of the Nerds." This is the real thing. Read full review

Marrit Ingman

Will likely test the patience of all but the most devoted fans. Read full review

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AdamA.

Mar 27, 2007

This is a very interesting documentary whether you love the band or have a slight interest. The way it was made gave it an interesting spin. Hopefully the director will go on to even better things.

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