Review: Big Man.

Stormzy's Gentle Giant Moment.

Stormzy’s Big Man, which dropped just a day ago and is already pulling in over 2 million views on Apple’s YouTube channel, feels like something fresh. It’s soft, playful, and quietly thoughtful. Shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro, it’s less about showing off tech and more about revealing a side of Stormzy we don’t usually get to see.

The story kicks off with two boys who try to scam him. Instead of reacting with anger or brushing them off, Stormzy shows compassion. He offers them a small job helping him move a fridge and says he’ll pay them £10 each. That small moment of kindness opens up an unexpected connection between them. As they drive to the cash point, the boys start chatting about dreams and mention taking a trip to Brighton. Stormzy laughs. To him, Brighton isn’t exactly dreaming big. But he doesn’t dismiss them. He listens, and then almost surprisingly, he offers to take them.

Now, I have to admit, if I were a mum, I don’t know how I’d feel about kids going off to Brighton with a stranger, even one as famous and seemingly kind-hearted as Stormzy. But the story hints that these boys don’t have much structure or supervision in their lives. They meet him while trying to con him, which says a lot already. And in that light, their trip to Brighton becomes less about the destination and more about feeling noticed, feeling seen. It’s a break from whatever their reality is, and in its own way, it feels hopeful.

What really stood out to me was how thoughtful Stormzy is in this. There’s a moment where he starts imagining his life beyond this phase, and it’s quietly powerful. You can tell he’s someone who reflects deeply. He seems to think in a full circle, considering the bigger picture, which is something I really admire.

Some people have said the short doesn’t really go anywhere or that it’s not strong enough as a film, but I don’t agree. I think the whole point is in the quiet moments, the kindness, the humor, the unexpected softness. It’s not about a big plot twist. It’s about the mood and the choices characters make.

And I have to say, Stormzy is a really good actor. Natural, calm, and very believable. If acting is something he’s thinking about pursuing more seriously, I think he absolutely should. He’s got the presence and the emotional range to do it.

Big Man may not follow the structure of a typical short film, but that’s part of what makes it so compelling. It captures something more fluid and human — the idea that sometimes the most meaningful moments in life happen quietly, in passing, in conversations that start without much thought and end up changing something small inside us.

Stormzy's decision to show this softer, more reflective version of himself feels intentional. Whether he’s playing a fictionalized version of himself or tapping into something real, what comes across is honesty. His interactions with the boys feel genuine, and the film itself never tries to be overly dramatic or polished. It lets the characters breathe. It trusts the audience to notice the subtleties.

While some might debate its strength as a standalone film, Big Man succeeds in offering a layered and unexpected glimpse into Stormzy's personality. It shows not just the artist, but the man — someone who listens, who imagines, who laughs, and who wonders about what’s next. That sense of wonder is what stays with you after the final scene fades.

As a viewer, I walked away with admiration not just for Stormzy's performance, but for the creative risks he’s willing to take. If this is any indication of the kind of storytelling he's interested in pursuing, I genuinely hope he continues to explore acting and film. There’s clearly more to him than music, and Big Man proves that he has something meaningful to say through any medium he chooses.

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