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"Kingsize," directed by Juliusz Machulski, is a fantasy comedy that has a good measure of substance. Like his 1984 comedy "Sex Mission," the topic of this movie deals with people that control the masses. This movie could be interpreted as a political commentary or simple entertainment. I found "Kingsize" to have that magic feeling similar to Jim Henson's 1986 cult hit, "Labyrinth."
The story is a bit like a fairy tale. In the basement of a library exists a male-only world of tiny dwarves. By drinking a magic potion, these creatures can become the size of ordinary humans. In their enlarged state they can enjoy the world that is inhabited by soft creatures called women. Cuddling with women is tempting to the dwarves and few ever want to return once they get to be king-size. One of these soft creatures is Katarzyna Figura, who adds a very provocative element to the movie with her charm and good looks.
The ruler of the dwarves (Jerzy Stuhr) wants to control of who can become big with kingsize potion. Others want to choose for themselves whether they become big. Although components of the story may be found elsewhere, as a whole, "Kingsize" is original and very entertaining. I loved this weird fairy tale type of story where two regular fellows learn how the few controlling the power hold the truth. "Kingsize" is delightfully entertaining.
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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