Swiss Army Man (2016)
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
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Simply A Masterpiece
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
Brilliant. Weird. Touching. Laugh out loud funny. So so weird. Can completely understand why Radcliffe is choosing roles that are so totally different to Harry Potter and I'm glad, it's showing his versatility as an actor. This won't be the film for everyone but if you're looking for something a little different, this is most definitely it!!
Swiss army man is an incredible movie with very fun scenes and unexpected comedy. This movie is the most creative movie in years which will crack you up at times. An alone guy trying to commit suicide sees a body(daniel) who is already dead floating on the ocean. And thus he finds a friend in that stranded land. Whether that body is dead or not we dont know surely at times. But it really uplifts the movie.
Swiss Army Man is a movie best summarized by a quote from the directors: "The first fart will make you laugh, the last fart will make you cry." The film tells the story of Hank Thompson, a depressed man stranded on an island whose life is changed when he discovers a dead body with the ability to aid him in survival. The film follows Hank and Manny (the dead body) as they develop a friendship and discover what makes life worth living.The first five minutes of the film are a bit silly and weird, but once you get used to the concept, the film turns into a beautiful story of friendship. The movie is not afraid to play around with its tone. Sometimes the film feels fun and hilarious, filled with montages and music. Other moments take a more serious tone, commenting on bullying, social norms, and suicide. Surprisingly, this works very well.On a technical level, Swiss Army Man is beautiful to both listen and look at. The soundtrack for the film, written by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell, is used beautifully to capture the emotions of the characters. The cinematography is vibrantly shot, utilizing reds, blues, and greens to compose wonderful visuals. Even the set design is delightful despite the film taking place primarily in the woods.Both Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe give fantastic performances. Dano and Radcliffe have terrific chemistry, making their characters' relationship feel genuine. Radcliffe is hilarious as a dead body. What he does with his face and body is impressive; he makes himself look dead, but still full of emotion. Their performances are what drives the movie and makes this ridiculous concept work.Despite making fart and dick jokes, the film is not afraid to comment on topics such as conformity, exclusion, self-love, and being yourself. This film is best seen blind. The trailer does not give justice to this wonderfully original, touching film.The Good -Amazing soundtrack -Fantastic performances from Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe -Heart warming -Creative story -Hilarious -Takes risks that pay off -Easily relatable characters -Powerful symbolism and messageThe Bad -The ending can be confusing on first viewing
A film bursting from the brim with friendship, charm, and emotion. The directors set the bar extremely low in the first moments of the film with some absurd fart jokes, but then it is all uphill from there. Weeks after viewing, I still find myself humming the best parts of the score. Swiss Army Man evolves over its 97 minute run-time into a beautiful peace that we can all learn something from.