Downsizing Review

Paul's Dilemma Humorously Reflects the Innate Struggles of the Human Condition

Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Christoph Waltz, Kristen Wiig, Matt Damon
Director: Alexander Payne
Genre: Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Downsizing follows a kindly occupational therapist who undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to five inches small so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.

Downsizing
Release Date: December 26th, 2017

Review: Downsizing tells the story of an everyday couple, Paul (Matt Damon) and Audrey (Kristen Wigg), who are fed up with the trials and tribulations of their middle class life and find a peculiar way out of their mundane existence.

A group of esteemed Norwegian scientists invent a machine that shrinks humans to five inches small, as a solution to overpopulation. In 'Leisure land', the miniature community, where the small go to live, the cost of living is low and the lifestyle is lavish.

Paul and Audrey decide to undergo the invasive medical procedure, as they are assured, "it's the best decision they'll ever make!"
Following an unforeseen turn of events, Paul and Audrey are separated, leaving Paul alone in the 'small' community. Here, Paul begins a journey through the new world, as he is torn between his desires for instant gratification verses a more meaningful existence. Paul's dilemma humorously reflects the innate struggles of the human condition.

Paul encounters an array of colorful characters throughout his journey, including Dusan (Christoph Waltz), Jeff (Neil Patrick Harris) and Dave (Jason Sudeikis), each with their own hilarious charm and unique way of making a difference in the world, however big or small.

- Madeleine Coleman