I Kill Giants (2018)
2018
Barbara Thorson struggles through life by escaping into a fantasy life of magic and monsters.
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When the term “graphic novel” is tossed around, most immediately turn toward stories that capture grand adventures of heroes, like Superman, Batman, the Avengers, who display their superhuman strength or intellect while defeating similarly striking villains bent on world, or galactic, domination. However, graphic novels aren’t just home to the pantheon of Marvel and DC Comics vanguards but also serve as a means of telling longer, artistic stories where the worlds of artistry and words collide to transport readers through a journey of self-realization and actualization. Such is the case with Joe Kelly’s and J. M. Ken Niimura’s "I Kill Giants", the latest graphic novel to receive the cinematic treatment. It’s a tale of bravery and cowardice, of joy and pain, and of love and hate. Under the direction of Anders Walter (Academy Award Winner "Helium") and with a script adapted by Kelly, "I Kill Giants" oscillates between fantastical wonder and brutal reality, forming a capricious narrative that’s enjoyable, albeit emotionally light.
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