Overly drawn out and often loses touch in all its grandness. There are some terrific scenes but they're unfortunately located in a desert.

First and foremost, a commentary on all things American: racism, patriarchy, classism, greed, waste, (...), exploitation and the ignorance and hypocrisy that holds them all together. The characters and the performances though (Dean and Hudson both are doing their best work here) make this highly enjoyable and a joy to watch from start to finish despite it's lengthy runtime.

Like a lot of sprawling epics this feels like a greatest hits album. The best parts are near the beginning when the story isn't as spaced out. It's well performed and the story (although straightforward) is engrossing.

Good only for James Dean. Same as in all of his appearances, he makes his co-stars look retarded.

The Mexican-American sub-plot was the only redeeming aspect of the film. Scratch that, the acting and the superstars were great too. The only problem was that I couldn't find a single character I liked and the story was a bit of an epic bore.

Heavy, detailed, and complex. The acting ability to convincingly portray characters over their entire lives remains the highlight of the film. This is probably the only real epic to explore 'Americana'. Very good, but be prepared to use those brain cells to tie up loose ends.

Good point: this is a classic. Bad point: everything about the film tells you it knows its a classic. Another bad point: What James Dean gives us here is not really a performance at all, but an impersonation.

Excelente descrição da possível evolução de uma geração e da ganância agregada a existência humana.

I'm not sure just how much of this film was meant as social critique but either way it really embodies an attitude still pervasive in the U.S. today. It may be overlong and melodramatic, but the characters are complex enough to be compelling. Greed and hypocritical attitudes abound in the film as do misapplied patriotism and racism, and while nothing is explored in depth the contrast with the grand lifestyle and glossy self assurance speaks volumes.

I'm sure this movie has some interesting things going for it if you are able to pay attention but I was not.

Giant, perhaps ironically, attempts to be too big. A condensed storyline with a stronger focus on the evolution of the three primary characters would have made this a much stronger film. Still, the acting is great all around, and there are a number of good scenes to be found.

89.750

It's like a David Lean movie without the oomph

I know it is a grand sweeping epic, still seems too long. Found myself checking the time on more than one occasion.

"For a reason I cannot fathom, Giant still has a reputation as a fine film, and it will no doubt go on boring audiences forever and a day." - Dan Callahan

Cows. Everywhere.