Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns Critic Reviews

A gift for those already in the fold, for those who get the joke and just want to savor it with other like-minded fans. Read the full review

An absorbing and inspiring portrait of two musicians whose unerring sense of what's right -- both artistically and ethically -- has not just held them in good stead but driven their particular brand of success. Read the full review

Schnack's sprightly, engaging documentary Gigantic takes a leisurely stroll through TMBG's career, mixing energetic live performances with smartly chosen clips, a few quirky detours, and compelling interviews with the likes of Dave Eggers, Sarah Vowell, and Ira Glass. Read the full review

It's shiny, amusing, incessantly clever, but sometimes a tad too snarky for its own good.Read the full review

Gigantic has the informal tone and structure of an illustrated scrapbook with excerpts from concert and television performances interwoven with lighthearted testimonials by friends, supporters, collaborators and admirers and augmented by witty animated segments. Read the full review

A unintentionally funny fanzine-flavored documentary. Read the full review

Not only does it feel like an exclusive party at which there is definitely no room for the uninitiated, its waves of idolization barely leave room for the band itself. Good as they are, They Might Be Giants deserve a better film. Read the full review