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Swiss Army Man
2016 97 min United States of America R 18+
★6.9
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Adventure
Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
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Description
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.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$4.21M
Worldwide:
$5.8M
Starring
Paul Dano
Actor
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2016
— Directing Award (Drama)
Sundance Film Festival 2016
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Swiss Army Man is a polarizing but highly original tragicomedy that uses surreal, crude humor to explore themes of isolation and human connection. While some viewers are alienated by its vulgarity and pacing, many find the performances and philosophical undertones to be a deeply rewarding and emotionally resonant experience.
| Acting | Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano deliver committed, transformative performances that anchor the film's absurd premise. | |
| Score | The film features an evocative and essential soundtrack that expertly bridges the gap between its crude humor and poignant emotional moments. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay earns praise for its witty, thought-provoking dialogue, yet faces criticism for being underdeveloped or needlessly grotesque. | |
| Theme | The juxtaposition of juvenile, shock-value humor and profound existential inquiry creates a divide; some find it a daring masterpiece, while others see it as immature and repulsive. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are split: some find the contemplative, experimental journey deeply rewarding, while others argue the runtime feels stretched and that the film would have worked better as a short. |