Downsizing [DVD]

I believe that the title 'downsizing' is crucial. I don't think this is about the science of people being shrunk physically, for the various reasons given. Non of them make sense at all, and the film would then have been about battles between the tiny humans and all the insects etc that would be bound to get at them. That doesn't happen.For me, the film was about life.We all set off with plans for what we are going to do with our lives. Some of us however, don't reach this mythical point where they are a success, with huge riches and the perfect wife and family.The film explores one such life.SPOILERSThis guy is 2 years into a medical degree that would have put him on the path he wanted. Then the dominoes started to fall to lead him somewhere else. His mother is ill, he gives up the doctor avenue.He still qualifies as a sort of physiotherapist. He marries and is slowly building up money.Then the downsizing comes in... Okay he is ACTUALLY shrunk.But the point is, his marriage is gone and so has his money. He's now just a telephone sales rep. Surely can't get worse?Yep.... another domino drops and he's a cleaner. All the time, he's changing and interacting with different people that he would never get to meet.Anyhow, when the film ends he's found happiness but he's a million miles away from where he planned to be.downsized in a different way?So...I think the film is actually quite good. It's 3.5 stars.Clever idea. Annoying in places. (the 'neighbour' from upstairs is really annoying)

Interesting idea and well done. Who knows what the future holds but leads one to think that that maybe it is an answer but whether or not it s the answer I would not like to speculate. Cast and crew did good jobs and whatever the size you are there are preconceived ideas of what you want and to what lengths you will go to get them. I do not know how well it did at the box office and hope the DVD sales show a better return.

What a putty this film advertised on the telly looks good but when you buy it and watch it , the story line lets it down in places and sometimes it can be a bit slow, didn’t even understand the ending off the film.

An interesting premise, and morality tale. Some great performances from the actors covering the main roles.

Hype , only watched it as Matt Damon was in it, strange how it just ended don’t you just hate that ?!dont need to watch it again

COULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT FILM, BUT TURNED OUT TO BE BORING AND RUBBISH, DIDN'T EVEN WATCH IT THROUGH TO THE END!!

not one of matts better films could not get into this he more action than soppy family guy

A good film with some funny moments from a good cast all round.Not quite the story you think it will be but still worth watching.