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Letters From the Big Man

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Sarah meets a Sasquatch in remote Oregon, and as their friendship grows, she tries to protect him.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 12/08/2011
Munch never quite reconciles his psychological and environmental themes, but his characters are so richly imagined and the location photography (by his regular cinematographer, Rob Sweeney) is so gorgeous that the movie still casts a rare spell. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 12/02/2011
3/4
"Letters from the Big Man" will mystify some, please others with its serenity, and be unlike any Bigfoot movie you have ever imagined. Go to Full Review
Manohla Dargis New York Times 11/10/2011
3/5
Mr. Munch, whose earlier films include "The Hours and Times," handles this efficiently. Go to Full Review
Mike Goodridge Screen International 02/10/2011
An ambitious, warm-hearted drama about the Sasquatch. Go to Full Review
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07/10/2016 Over the years there have been almost many movies made about the legendary creature called Bigfoot, as actual sightings of the beast. Most cast him as a brutal monster ripping apart campers and being a menace. This film takes a much different approach. Most people claim that their encounters with Bigfoot as awe inspiring, almost mystical. And that's how this film makes it out to be. Bigfoot is in full view almost the entire time, but since they're not trying to hide a monster, it feels natural. The film is also packed with wonderful visuals of scenery and music. A real sense of magic and awe flow over the entire production. See more 07/14/2015 When I was watching this film, I felt kind of lost in the forest, but then, when I finished it and set aside my laptop, I realized this film went far deeper than it first appeared to me. And I couldn't stop thinking about it for the next few days. In a word, this is one of the movies that remain in your mind for a very long time. See more 10/13/2014 A strange movie about Sasquatch that had some good things going for it, namely the costume was good, the location shooting was good, and the lead actress was fun to watch, but the score to me didn't match the movie, and the direction the movie took just seemed more and more unbelievable, even for a movie about cryptozoology. See more 10/06/2014 Beautifully filmed, well acted and a truly lovely story...about a sasquatch..yes See more 07/23/2014 Disjointed and rambling effort with many inconsistencies, stilted "acting" and a head scratching ending. The extra half star was for Karen Black who always shone. See more 12/11/2013 Not for those who are seeking an imitation of Harry And The Hendersons. Letters From The Big Man is a really interesting story about what it might be like to encounter a bigfoot while hiking through the wilderness. The creature isn't glamorized, nor is it hidden, but rather it is simply there as a part of nature. I loved this movie's quiet casual demeanor. A sub plot involving the central human character's possible love interest is a little unnecessary, but it doesn't intrude upon the the focus of the plot. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Sarah meets a Sasquatch in remote Oregon, and as their friendship grows, she tries to protect him.
Director
Christopher Munch
Producer
Christopher Munch
Screenwriter
Christopher Munch
Production Co
Antarctic Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2017
Runtime
1h 55m
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