Giant: reviews

What the critics say 4.0, from one outlet

• 4.0 The GuardianPeter Bradshaw The drama is repeatedly lumbered with functional, expositional dialogue which is there to tell you exactly what is going on and what we are supposed to be thinking. Read
• VarietyMurtada Elfadl 'Giant' sticks to a familiar sports biopic playbook, but the focus on the complicated bond between coach and fighter gives it focus. The film works best when it zeroes in on the push-and-pull between Hamed and Ingle, showing how pride, loyalty and ambition can both build and break a partnership. Read
• Screen DailyJonathan Romney Unpretentious, somewhat generic venture Read