Big Man Japan
Seen it?2007 | 113 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto
- Hitoshi MatsumotoMasaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
- UAManager Kobori
- Itsuji ItaoFemale Niou-no-jû
- Ryunosuke KamikiWarabe-no-jû
- Miyagawa DaisukeSuper Justice
- Hiroyuki MiyasakoStay With Me
- Riki TakeuchiHanerunojyuu
- Unabara HarukaShimeru-no-jû
- Takayuki HaranishiMale Niou-no-jû
- Shion MachidaDaisatô's Ex-wife