A Different Man – Movie Review
First Reaction – A Different Man flashes a spotlight on a serious discussion.
Director: Aaron Schimberg
Writer: Aaron Schimberg (Screenplay)
Cast
- Sebastian Stan (Thunderbolts*)
- Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World)
- Adam Pearson (Under the Skin)
- Miles G Jackson (Hunters)
A hopeful actor gets a surgery to completely change how he looks, hoping it will boost his career. However, his new face soon becomes a source of trouble and regret.
Runtime: 1 Hour 52 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Okay, so this movie, A Different Man, kicks off with Edward, a guy trying to make it as an actor, but he’s constantly getting passed over because of how he looks. It’s tough! Then he meets Ingrid, a really beautiful woman who moves in next door. But here’s the twist – there’s this company offering a crazy new medical procedure that promises to completely change your appearance, and it feels like Edward might just take the leap.
I was completely hooked by the story of Edward, who takes a chance on this crazy procedure to fix his disfigurements. It works – he becomes incredibly handsome! But it’s a bittersweet victory, because suddenly nobody recognizes him. It’s like he’s a stranger in his own life. Then, just to add insult to injury, this guy Oswald – Pearson, the actor playing him, is brilliant – shows up with a new vision for a project that Edward would have been perfect for before the transformation. It’s just heartbreaking to watch!
Verdict on A Different Man
Recap
The film centers on an actor with a disfigurement who has surgery to alter his appearance. This change unexpectedly jeopardizes his chance to land a major role in a play when a more suitable and talented actor appears.
Best Parts
This film offers a compelling look at how appearance impacts actors and the lengths people go to achieve their ideal image, presenting a somewhat unsettling take on pursuing dreams. The acting is superb, and it’s refreshing to see such inclusivity in the filmmaking. The movie’s humor works brilliantly because it skillfully blends comedic moments with darker, dramatic themes.
Final Thoughts –A Different Man is a fantastic dark comedy with a serious subject.
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