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My Giant

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My Giant (1998)

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Reviews Counted: 25

Fresh: 5

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Average Rating: 4.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Second-rate talent agent Sammy Kamin (Billy Crystal) is always looking for his next big star, usually at the expense of his family and personal life. When Sammy's car plunges into a Romanian river, Max (Gheorghe Muresan), a gentle giant... Second-rate talent agent Sammy Kamin (Billy Crystal) is always looking for his next big star, usually at the expense of his family and personal life. When Sammy's car plunges into a Romanian river, Max (Gheorghe Muresan), a gentle giant towering 7'7", saves him. A monastery caretaker, Max lives in a quiet world of books and a fantasy world where he is reunited with Lillianna, a girl he kissed more than 20 years before and to whom he continues to write unanswered letters. Sammy sees Max as his ticket to the big time. After convincing him that being a movie star might unite him with Lillianna, the two embark on a journey that will take Max away from his simple existence in Romania to Times Square and Las Vegas. As Sammy gets to know Max, he discovers his sad secret and begins to reassess his own life choices. Surprisingly bittersweet, this Michael Lehmann (HEATHERS, THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS) comedy is a lesson in reevaluating what's important in life. Sight gags are abundant: It's virtually impossible not to chuckle at the diminutive Crystal sitting in the giant's chair eating with tremendous utensils. [More]

Starring: Billy Crystal, Gheorghe Muresan, Kathleen Quinlan, Joanna Pacula

Starring: Billy Crystal, Gheorghe Muresan, Kathleen Quinlan, Joanna Pacula

Director: Michael Lehmann

Director: Michael Lehmann
Screenwriter: David Seltzer
Producer: Billy Crystal

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Carol Cling
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Surprisingly touching comedy. Funny Steven Seagal cameo, and good relationship between Crystal and Muresan.

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Jeffrey Westhoff
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Crystal is a good actor and a funny comedian, but if he wants to be a giant in the screenwriting trade, he still has some growing to do.

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Delivers a salutary message to children that a big heart is more important than either a thick wallet or a successful career.

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