Between Devil Wears Prada movies, Anne Hathaway became a kaiju
Between the two Devil Wears Prada films, Anne Hathaway starred in the 2017 science fiction movie Colossal, where her character becomes linked to a giant kaiju in Seoul. The film explores themes of alcoholism and toxic masculinity through a surreal and personal narrative. Though less widely seen, Colossal is considered one of Hathaway's most powerful performances.
- ▪Anne Hathaway played Gloria in the 2017 film Colossal, a character connected to a giant monster appearing in Seoul.
- ▪Colossal was directed by Nacho Vigalondo and blends science fiction with a psychological examination of self-destruction.
- ▪Gloria's kaiju counterpart manifests when she enters a specific playground, mirroring her actions while drunk.
- ▪The film draws a contrast between Hathaway's characters in Colossal and The Devil Wears Prada, highlighting divergent life paths.
- ▪Jason Sudeikis co-stars as Oscar, a childhood friend whose own behavior reveals deep-seated toxicity.
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