This Is Going to Be Big
8.8
2023
1 hr 40 min
Comedy
, Documentary
Peer behind the curtain as a cast of neurodivergent teens prepare to come of age and hit the stage in their school’s time-travelling, John Farnham–themed musical.
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Reviews
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
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An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
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This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
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The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.
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