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Swiss Army Man

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Sep 18, 2024
7
drqshadow
A lonely, suicidal twenty-something makes friends with a waterlogged corpse and proceeds to explore his feelings while using the stiff body to chop wood, light fires and propel himself majestically through the water like a valkyrie atop a pegasus. It's like an existential Weekend at Bernie's without the supporting cast, if that makes any sense. Swiss Army Man is one of the strangest films I've ever seen, one which doesn't shy from its inherent weirdness. Rather, it embraces it as an asset and digs even deeper. Wildly creative and original, it's a feature-length Instagram reel mixed with an Arcade Fire video. Music is closely tied to the spirit of the film, cropping up organically from the mouths of the two primary characters and gently sprawling until it bounces about the room like a cathedral. The first two acts are absurdly fun, a great blend of cackle-worthy humor and, honest-to-god, legitimate poignancy. It gets a bit heady and loses touch with its silly side on the home stretch, which is a drawback, but I can't say I didn't expect that from the tone of its trailers. A true change of pace from the norm, it's bold and beautiful while the ride lasts.
Feb 19, 2024
0
Horror_Heaven
Das ist mit Abstand einer der dümmsten und schlechtesten Filme die je gedreht wurden. Zudem ist er auch noch reichlich widerlich. Wasser aus einer verwesenden Leiche trinken? Na lecker. Eine Leiche mit Furzantrieb als Jetski nutzen? Geht es noch dümmer? Es gibt Filme, die hätten nie gedreht werden sollen und das hier ist einer davon!
Jan 10, 2024
10
Gorphead57
100/100 Extremely underrated and super funny Swiss Army Man is an incredible film with plenty of good messages and good laughs I personally liked it more than everything everywhere all at once must see.
Jul 12, 2022
4
Voodoo123
The surrealist concept fails to keep its momentum over the 90 min runtime resulting in me falling asleep mid watch on more than one occasion. There are some fun moments especially if you're a fan of Radcliffe but for the most part the pacing drags it's heel to the end.
Nov 25, 2021
7
DawdlingPoet
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Sep 25, 2020
9
Mahmus
Daniel Radcliffe's performance in this movie is seriously impressive. If for some reason you're put off by the concept of a farting corpse, please, just please watch it. It's great. And surprisingly emotional.
Sep 14, 2020
9
frommywidow1
There is truly no way to categorise this film, it’s truly something extremely unique and wonderfully weird. The score it exactly the same and enhances the feeling of the film. In the end the movie had a strong message and is highly original and definitely underrated. Go check it out!
Jul 15, 2020
10
rooooooooo
Its hilarious and shows a fresh perspective about what it means to be alive
Mar 28, 2020
7
BulgarianCritic
This movie was bat **** insane and I enjoyed the huge insanity of **** some parts the humor was bad but this movie confused me and made me cry so I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to watch something new.
Dec 5, 2019
6
Andremax
It's supposed to be an ambitious comedy, but, not only is pretensious instead of as comic isn't that funny as could be, but at least Swiss Army Man has personality and it's possible connect yourself with characters, beyond showing great symbolisms when it wants.
Apr 27, 2019
4
psychomuse
Starts out strong, with the promise of an interesting, quirky adventure (riding a fart-powered corpse atop the waves), then quickly runs out of gas, pun intended. There's just not enough fuel here to power this strange ride to the end.
Dec 14, 2018
7
TheSweBoo
You have to give this film and its creators kudos for creativity. You've most likely NEVER seen a movie like this. It's truly unique, weird, bizarre and different. For better or worse. It has moments of pure brilliance; the montage scene with its AMAZING music (goes for the entirety of the movie, and it's all acapella!) is genuinely one of my favorite movie scenes ever. It's euphoric and magical. Then there're other scenes where they do things different in another way. A very weird way. Boner compasses and zombie fart-driven jet skis weird. Lots of farting in this movie. All of it is very hit or miss and most times, unfortunately, it's a miss personally. One of the visions was to create a movie where the first fart made you laugh and the last one made you cry. In reality it's more like the first one makes you cringe and the last one makes you smile. The ending felt kinda rushed and tacked-on but it does also have one of my favorite quotes from a movie ever. Where this movie really shines is with the charming chemistry and dialogue between Dano and Radcliffe and the accompanying music. It has quite a lot to say about life actually, some of it more profound than the rest. At the same time I did cringe really hard at times and wanted to turn it off at the start the first time I watched it. In the end, I do however really like and appreciate this movie. It's flawed but hard not to love. Give it a fair change, it does deserve it. It's truly original and in the future with ideas like this and better execution, greatness is to come.
Nov 20, 2018
7
GrantD243
Swiss Amy Man is an odd film. It follows Hank, who is stranded on an island (sort of) and is at the point where he is going to commit suicide since he has not been rescued. As he's attempting to hang himself, though, a dead body washes ashore. At first he thinks it's just a dead body, and decides he's going to try to kill himself again, but then the dead body starts doing incredible things, like becoming what could be described as a jet-ski by propelling through the water using its incredible farting power. Hank goes on an adventure with Manny (the dead body) with the goal being to get back home to see this girl he used to ride the bus with. Along the way, they play a lot of make believe together and Manny continues to show off the weird powers he has despite being dead. I enjoyed how overtly weird this film is. It knows that it's odd, and it completely owns it. There is a lot of humor involved although I wouldn't call this a comedy. I do think that it gets a little messy as far as the tone goes in the last third of the film, but when I got done watching it I was happy that I gave it a shot. The music throughout the film is also super original and pretty awesome on its own. If you're ever in the mood for a out-of-the-box, weird indie film, give Swiss Army Man a shot.
Sep 28, 2018
10
DubstepBoy
such a beautiful dank movie... heard some people actually walked out of theater while watching the movie...
Aug 26, 2018
10
Grachechkovski
Greatest movie that has a marvelous narrative part and plot. It's a work for finding yourself in the world, yourself by yourself and the personal meaning life. The 'A24' studio is genius in the cinema world because it has impressive taste for movies and an amazing presentation of the plot and twists, which make you feel more inspired by the idea of the director
Jul 19, 2018
9
C_Walsh
The only film I've ever seen that manages to authentically blend what can only be described as fart jokes with a heartfelt tenderness that stick with you for days.
Dec 9, 2017
9
WhiskeyStories
It put a stupid grin on my face and gave me a warm yet bittersweet feeling in my heart the whole way through. Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe give absolutely stunning performances and are goddamn great together. The music is perfect, so endearing and enchanting. While being quite silly at times the film delivers a heartfelt message. I loved this film to bits and would recommend it to anyone. The one and only gripe I have about Swiss Army Man is that I was not in love with the ending as much as the rest of the film.
Nov 24, 2017
9
RockoDaFoxxo
It's uneven and juvenile, but I liked it anyways. The bizarre premise sometimes gets in the way with its message, but the script has enough touching and genuinely funny moments to make the whole experience worthwhile. Fantastic lead performances, dreamlike cinematography, wonderful a cappella music. The ending was a mixed-bag, and some of the crass humor was a little much. Not for everyone, but worth a watch if you're an open-minded viewer.
Sep 23, 2017
0
TitaniumDragon
Never have I seen a movie more obsessed with farting and ****. This is a weird, weird movie, which I think you might have guessed from the trailer. Where this movie fails is in its pacing. This is a very, very slow-paced movie, despite being quite short. The first 20 minutes or so of the movie are consumed by the main character talking to himself and an inexplicably useful corpse; it takes until a good bit into the movie for the corpse to start talking back. From there, things get increasingly weird as the corpse, lacking human memories, has to have everything explained to it, which takes a turn towards the perverse, showing just what sorts of thing the living protagonist has on their mind. Alas, the weirdness is not really enough to carry the movie through its slow pacing; very little actually happens, and while the trailer makes it look like the corpse's special abilities are going to be used a great deal, most of the things that the corpse ultimately does are actually *in* the trailer. Thus, while the movie sells itself on that strange premise, a lot of the movie is really about the shy protagonist struggling to demonstrate his personal value as, well, a person, via explaining what life is like to the talking corpse. While the movie does pick up a bit from its initial very slow pacing, it never stops being very weird and full of bathroom humor - farts play a major role in the movie, as do erections, and the characters bond a bit while talking about ****. This, combined with the general slow pacing, ultimately proved extremely offputting to me, and while the movie tries to go for an emotional payoff with some of the twists at the end, the movie as a whole doesn't really feel coherent. Is it a comedy? Yes, sort of. Is it a drama? Also yes, sort of. But it never really manages to pull off either - I never laughed at the movie, and often ended up cringing instead, while the drama felt kind of generic, without any particularly interesting spin on it - the protagonist is a loser who doesn't really seem to be proactive about making his life better, why should we care? In the end, I suspect that people who enjoy cringe comedies might get something out of this, but if cringey humor, farting, erections, and discussions about **** put you off, this is not the movie for you.
Jun 28, 2017
8
KayVen17
Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 86/100 Mein User Score = 9/10Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 82/100 Mein User Score = 8/10
May 19, 2017
7
badgerryan19
Wow what an odd movie. It's most definitely an original film. The performances by Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano were spectacular. There were also some genuinely funny moments as well. This movie is so hard to categorized too. Overall a good movie that will not get much attention.
May 8, 2017
10
russiangamer
Невероятное кино в нестандартной оболочке. Многие пройдут мимо, заострив внимание на пердеже и шутках про мастурбацию, мол, как это может нравится адекватному человеку. Но за этим скрыто не мало смысла и замечательной драмы, да и для ценителей такого юмора, всё же, реально смешная комедия. Плюсом идёт замечательная актёрская игра и потрясающий саундтрек. Шедевр, который никогда не будет таковым для всех.
Apr 24, 2017
8
TomsWindow
Daniel Radcliffe as a farting corpse...GENIUS. In all seriousness, the film has a strangely irresistible charm and a stupid concept that is cleverly executed, as well as strong performances from its leads.
Apr 19, 2017
10
GrahamPeters
Swiss Army Man is undoubtedly one of the best films of 2016. Do not allow the summary of the film to throw you off. Yes, this is a comedy film that relies almost entirely on jokes about farts, erections and "random" humor. However, there is much, much more to this film than that. Swiss Army man is funny, genuinely touching, and thought provoking without being pretentious. It explores ideas of social acceptance and our own place in society. I'm giving this film 10/10. This isn't something I'd usually do, even for a film that I love. But while I can understand why some people just won't get it, this film has quickly become one of my favorite films, or possibly even film, of all time. For the love of God, give it a chance, and don't let the immature humor throw you off. Seriously, any film that makes fart jokes poignant deserves 10/10.
Feb 24, 2017
0
HotelCentral
Take any sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus, remove everything that's funny, and you will have Swiss Army Man. It's 97 minutes long and I watched every minute and I have no clue what the point is. I turned on the director/writer/whoever's Q&A, listened to three words and then turned it off because if you need to explain the movie then probably the movie is a FAIL. Believe me, I've got nothing against "weird." I think Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is one of the most entertaining films to come along in years. Shaun of the Dead is delightful. Sin City is awesome. The Abominable Dr. Phibes is one of my all-time favs. But this Swiss Army thing . . . man, get a damn story.
Feb 23, 2017
0
Benkoko11
As evidenced here, we've come to a point in the historical arc of cinema where one can put just about anything on screen - no matter how childish and stupid - make it look pretty, and some will call it art. I hated this film, and I hate that some people didn’t.
Jan 29, 2017
10
SilentHightimes
A extraordinary masterpiece full of originality, if you can only step in anothers shoes and think from another perspective. A beautiful moving film full of love and laughter with brilliant acting and writing on all parts.
Jan 9, 2017
9
TeaMinusTen
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Dec 31, 2016
7
TheQuietGamer
Probably the deepest movie with fart jokes out there. Swiss Army Man provides a very juvenile look at life and it's complexities. It's about love, loneliness, friendship, and really just life in general. It's remarkably sweet and touching. Something you might not expect in the face of it's childish and absurd sense of humor. It's a very weird film. It's certainly original and very unique. While perhaps a bit crass in the humor department, the all around craziness of the things I saw kept me laughing throughout. Sometimes things get outright stupid. Yet, the movie's full on embrace of this makes it hard to turn away from. That's partially because there's more to it than just over the top physical humor and **** jokes. Swiss Army Man can be surprisingly insightful. It's a little muddled in it's presentation of the topics it wishes to talk about. It's bizarre nature has a tendency to get in the way of the message. Swiss Army Man has a warmth and positivity to it that few other films do. You'll need to have a stomach for adolescent humor to get to the heart of things. If that kind of humor is right up your alley then you may find this to be the dramedy you've always dreamed of. It's certainly not for everyone and perhaps the execution could be better in some areas, but when it comes to outlandish comedy and surprisingly meaningful insights into humans desire for companionship, Swiss Army Man is still largely a success. 7.9/10
Dec 30, 2016
10
cuddyclothest
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Dec 16, 2016
10
movieduck
One of the best movies I've seen. The opening miuntes I found myself bored, but the second Daniel Radcliff washes up, the movie takes off. I can't recommend this movie enough. I laughed and cried, and I haven't cried in a movie since "Radio". 12/10 would watch again.
Nov 30, 2016
7
shiftworker
A guy marooned on an island is getting desperate. Daniel Radcliffe's corpse washes up on the beach. A fantasy ensues in which the corpse has special powers which save the guy. There's conversation on life, love, sex and death so there's plenty to talk about for those not grossed out.
Nov 27, 2016
6
Jcondic
Quirky and Fun. This is a unique film and its definitely not for everyone. I enjoyed the film especially the performances, but I didn’t find the same love others have been finding with it. I felt the emotional impact of their friendship misses the mark and it doesn’t bring it together at the end.
Nov 19, 2016
10
Gamer2014
One of the best movies i ever watched. the movie is sending the message "what it means to be alive" in a bizarre way yet a gorgeous one. just let it grow on you and just go with it and you will have the greatest experience in any movie. i mostly hate body humor but had a lot of laughs. oh and get some tissues to prepare for the AWESOME ending. all set? ok go get some more tissues .
Nov 7, 2016
3
Spangle
Sorry, but I hated this one. Directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, Swiss Army Man tells the story of a man, Hank (Paul Dano), who is lost on an island and set to kill himself. However, right before doing the deed, he sees the dead body of Manny (Daniel Radcliffe). Through talking to Manny, Hank explores his loneliness and depression, as well as his own self-esteem and self-image. When talking about this and how it is okay to be unique, Swiss Army Man ultimately winds up just being creepy and weird. It had a chance to be profound about a broken man being saved, but instead opts to just shock audiences with a farting corpse. There are a few positives in Swiss Army Man. Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe are both spectacular. Plus, whenever it remains focused on examining what makes Hank depressed and run away to this island (well, not really an island), the film is largely quite successful. Typical, but moving and a tremendous character study. Additionally, the music in the film is great with a truly terrific score that elevates otherwise mundane moments. Yet, that is about all that counts in the positive column for Swiss Army Man, a film that tries to turn farting into a cause. Relying on both fart and **** jokes to steer the film home, it is also simply an incredibly dumb movie. Hank goes to kill himself, but as it is revealed, he was merely in the woods behind a neighborhood that happens to go by an ocean. Even worse, when it is revealed that this Sarah Johnson (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in his phone is just some random girl who he stalks and has a picture of in his phone, it spoils the film even more. Until that point, I could write it off as an irreverent and weird film. But at this point, it was a truly creepy film. It wants us to feel sorry for this guy who creeps on this girl so much that he knows exactly where she lives and turns up in her backyard? No way. No thank you. Plus, it even serves to spoil the rest of the film. While it was far too weird for me throughout, the scenes of Hank describing love to Manny were quite funny and filled with enthusiastic moments. Yet, since they use Sarah for much of this, it loses any of its luster. When they were joking around and just using a made up name for some swimsuit model, it was whatever. Once they started using a real person that Hank stalks, this moment lost all of its power and wound up just revealing the disturbing and truly chilling level of his obsession with this girl. However, had this not even happened, Swiss Army Man had lost me. A little bit of weird and quirkiness is fine by me. Yet, this film dials it up to 11 with the weird and by the fourth time Hank used Manny's gas for some purpose, I knew this was not my kind of film. In defense of this film, everyone said this was not simply a film about a farting corpse like some made it out to be. Having seen the film now, they are right. It is a film about a creepy stalker who uses some corpses gas to not kill himself. Not exactly a winning combination. Swiss Army Man can brush shoulders with profundity and comedy, but winds up ruining it with over-the-top weirdness and creepiness. Yes, it is okay to be weird. Yes, it is okay to be weird. However, I do not have to accept a film that begs me to like a stalker with an obsession for some girl he has never met. A truly ugly and thoroughly juvenile film, honestly.
Nov 4, 2016
5
LeZee
Two strangers in an unusual circumstance take a weirdest journey. My initial thought was this is a new version of 'Weekend at Bernie's', but very soon I realised it is not. This film is a bit disgusting. Watching alone makes okay or with the close buddies, but not good for beyond that. I totally appreciate the effort and obviously the fresh idea for a film from the Hollywood, but the film is not a masterpiece or entertaining. Because a plot like this is not worth for a 90 minute stretch. It should have been a short film or the story should have developed to a better one. There are lots of questions regarding the film. The film did not detail everything it showed, so that's the first negative about it. It opened with a young man stranded on a tiny island who tries to commit suicide, but abandons the plan and takes a weirdest ride in the sea seeking land to get rescued by its people. Though he's not alone, a strange young man accompanies him. So it's like theirs journey of self-discovery, but how it all ends is the crucial final segment. Both the young actors were good in theirs very challenging roles, particularly Daniel Radcliffe. The directors too to be praised for managing to pull it off so well. But it was the screenplay that did not deliver as I anticipated. The film was different, but nothing impressive at all, so I think it is good for watching at once. Maybe if I understand or get the answers for my doubts, I might change might stance. For now this is an average film. 5/10
Oct 31, 2016
4
CameraBounceGod
love the **** end kinda **** movie has lost its mind somehow......without the farting this movie could have been **** bad
Oct 29, 2016
2
Legionsky
A terrible mess of a movie. It seems like its trying to tell a message of some kind, but never really delivers. A bunch of sophomoric and disgusting fart and dead body jokes. Hank needs serious mental treatment.
Oct 22, 2016
6
AquaMorph
Yeah that was weird. But in a mixed bag kind of way. Ranging from good weird to cringe to just bad. Parts really worked and others just fell flat on its face.
Oct 20, 2016
10
Sif
Don't let the constant absurdity or onslaught of fart and sex jokes fool you, Swiss Army Man is a hilarious and profoundly beautiful, unique and meaningful feelgood movie. A magical movie. Daniel Radcliffe has outgrown HP for me and will now, for me, be defined by this film (until his next amazing project of course). I sincerely hope the creators get some Oscars for this shining gem because they truly deserve it. I haven't cried or laughed like that in a long time. This movie is a great example of how films can be both extremely entertaining and unequivocal ART.
Oct 9, 2016
6
Rebecca31
I don't think I've ever been left this speechless after a movie...which makes writing a review rather difficult, but I'll try anyway. Paul Dano is stranded on an island, hopeless and alone but with the help of a corpse played by Daniel Radcliffe they go on an adventure. Yes it's as weird as it sounds, and the movie does take some time out to acknowledge how weird it is and just when you think it can't get any weirder it does. Honestly I don't know if I liked it but I do know I liked both Radcliffe and Dano, together they give excellent performances. It also got one genuine laugh from me along with countless other moments of awkward laughter. Recommended but if the idea of a farting corpse is off putting then maybe give this one a miss.
Oct 8, 2016
6
Bias
It's one of those films that you not sure if it's a sick joke or just sick, all the way through. Watch it for free "somehow", but only if you are in the right mood. The Korean film 'Save the Green Planet' does the whole 'dark twisting dance' of audience manipulation much better, but still, the wife and I managed to not stop watching it until the end. Punchline.
Oct 6, 2016
7
FadeOutAgain
Good creative absurdist comedy that's an enjoyable watch but didn't exactly blow me away. I wouldn't recommend this movie to most movie goers who expect a run of the mill hollywood comedy though.
Oct 5, 2016
6
smiyamot
This story had a funny premise that I thought would go somewhere. But it meandered about and did not come to a conclusion, at least none that I could see.
Oct 4, 2016
7
BrianMcCritic
Let's give a film credit for its originality while also saying there are some aspects that just don't work. All the performances are great especially Daniel Radcliffe it really takes a unique actor to pull off his role. Overall if you can make it through all the farting there really is an intriguing film here. One I definitely want to check out again. B+
Oct 1, 2016
0
link20202020
The worst, most pointless movie made in a long time. Must be tough times in Hollywood when even their creative movies are absolutely horrible. Feel free to ignore all the marketing teams on here that are paid to post positive reviews.
Sep 27, 2016
8
MattBrady99
"If my best friend hides his farts from me then what else is he hiding from me, and why does that make me feel so alone?" Never would I expect a farting talking corpse would've turn out to be a good movie. Even on paper, this idea sounds awful, but it's one of those things that manages to work out. I always hear people complain that movies just ain't that original anymore, with the endless reboots and the unnecessary squeals. And then you get something like this that's so different. Something so bizarre, weird and original that it's executed in a way that it actually works as a movie. There's something deeply beautiful and very relatable about "Swiss Army Man" that I know a lot of people won't agree. It isn't for everybody. I mean, just look at the reviews for Sundance and the reports of walk outs during the movie. But then again, what do they know. Daniel Scheinert & Daniel Kwan bring a sweet and a very surreal study of the human condition that's done so uniquely. Making farts jokes seem so poetic. This is Daniel Radcliffe at his best and while he's character may be dead, there's still heart within him. Paul Dano who really has been impressing me over the past years is really great in this. Radcliffe and Dano brought a sense of friendship and a real chemistry that after awhile it kinda over shadows the wackiness of whats going on. Some people may find the scenes between them too disturbing or creepy, and I can totally understand that. But it's something that's hard to explain really. Even if you try to put together why something like this worked, but it never fully clicks in your head as the correct answer. Well, what can I say. Movies make you feel something man. Overall rating: I'm no gonna lie, I teared up a bit while watching this. Yes, a farting corpse movie actually made laugh, cry and think differently on things. WOW.
Sep 26, 2016
9
weirdcryo
A really beautiful journey, it's weird and really awkward at the beginning but gets charming pretty fast. Great cinematography and even better sound track. For some reason people complaining about the film have a really childish view of the elements involves, the farts, boner and other "awkward" stuff involved in the film aren't there to make you laugh they are all symbolism. A really unique thing that more movies should take an example and just try to do something new.
Aug 23, 2016
5
NightReviews
Going into Swiss Army Man, you cannot help but be prepared for the preposterous narrative at hand. I mean, the narrative is simple, well, kind of simple…well, not really. The newest film to feature the actor who once played one of the most magical and profitable wizards in the film world, seems to have taken another role which would add to his very large attempt of leaping him away, and disassociating himself afar from that world altogether. What better way to do it than play a kinda/sorta dead corpse who farts his way to safety, guides his best friend Hank (Paul Dano) with the use of his erection, and vulgars his dialogue at every instance with the female reproductive system. Okay so, lets try to get this right, as best as possible. Swiss Army Man tells the story of Hank, played by Paul Dano, a man who seems to be deserted on an island, with barely any willingness to live. Moments before he is about to kill himself, he sees a body washed upon the shore. Unbuckling the belt tied around his neck, he makes his way to the deceased body. Upon the discovery that the body is in fact dead, he hears the body pop up random farts and sounds, giving the illusion of life at times. Disillusioned by the body altogether, he salvages it and begins using it as a purpose to live. Dressing the corpse up, talking to it and interacting with it, Hank seems to have found a new purpose, that is until, the body, Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) begins to talk back. In a panic, Hank punches the corpse and runs away. Shortly after, Manny begins inhabiting certain skills and tools needed for Hank’s survival, these skills include; farting fire, slingshotting stuff, axing things, etc. But don’t get it twisted, the body is still dead. As the relationship between Manny and Hank begins to intensify, Hank shares with Manny the truths about women, sex and the world, revolving each and every story around the love of Hank’s life, Sarah (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). As the days pass and the hope for survival begins to become more real, Hank soon realizes that, Manny may just be the soul-mate he has always hoped for and desired. Going into the film, I could already tell that the movie was going to play quite loosely with one of my most examined and tropes of cinema; augmented reality with reality itself. Just by looking at the trailers, the film blends quite effortlessly the seriousness of a stranded man, with the imagination of a man who creates an entity needed for his survival; Manny essentially becomes the Wilson to Tom Hank’s character in Cast Away. In only difference is, Wilson never spoke back, interacted or physically helped Chuck Nolan to survive. Now, the film is obviously saying a lot and making a huge statement about mental health. Is Hank sick? Is there even a body? What is his relationship with the people outside this island? Who is Sarah to Hank? All these question, although never really fully answered, are given weight towards the understanding of a very, either sick, or extremely passionate man. One my biggest pet peeves about the use of imagination in cinema is when it tries to justify itself as reality. It really isn’t that hard; any Marvel movie made from this point on, tries to provide some sort of justification how any of the stuff can happen, within the mythos of the cinematic world to the real world. In other films, say, Warcraft for example, the film establishes itself as work of fictions right away. With Swiss Army Man, the film seems to take itself more seriously than it should, mostly at all times. Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who refer to themselves as DanielS, find this very disturbing and at times, tantalizing mix of making the film extremely believable and at time totally and completely and utterly unbelievable, the embodiment of reality can be found no where yet tries to justify itself as such. The film itself is ridiculous, outrageous and yes, like many have been calling it, unlike anything you have or will ever see on the silver screen, but for once in my life, I don’t necessarily think that that statement is really a good one. I mean, Hank, who goes from one island to a forestry area by riding his dead corpse friend as a jet-ski; Manny fights off bears, he has a erect **** compass, Manny is a swiss army tool of crazy possibilities and it never really digs deep. While speaking to others about the reception of the film, it does seem to have a very different response out of everyone who sees it. I mean, after all, the DanielS are the men responsible for the outlandish Turn Down for What music video featuring DJ Snake and Lil Jon, and we all know how funny and ludicrous that video is.
Aug 15, 2016
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fitjewel
Quite possibly the worst movie I have ever seen. I remember high school attempts at comedy that were more mature. Probably meant to be "meaningful" and "deep", but so sophomoric as to be insulting. Most of the "underlying" themes were boring versions of shallow thinking "insights". How anyone could spend the money to fund this, is hard to fathom. It must be one of those "in" circle productions, where actors show they are not money driven, producers show they can be "artsy" and professional reviewers have to show that they can find something in this drivel to justify it being made and not insult others in the system by honest reviews.
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