Swiss Army Man

— This has to be the weirdest and most imaginative film I’ve seen in a long, long time. Hank, a suicidal man stranded on a deserted island, receives new hope after befriending Manny, a flatulent corpse that washes ashore. A bromance ensues and the duo set out on a quest to find the girl of Hank’s dreams. Odd as this is, music video turned film writer/directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan (known as “DANIELS”) manage to make it a fascinating, creative journey. At first I was a little worried but once I just let it happen, I got into it. It ends up a being an imaginative look at loneliness, loss of the fearlessness of childhood, resilience, the creative spirit, and even stalking! Paul Dano adds to his recent streak of outstanding roles (“Youth”, “Love & Mercy”, “12 Years a Slave”, “Prisoners”, “Looper”), and is perfect as Hank. Daniel Radcliffe, whose appeal I'd not previously understood, does an amazing job as Manny. Ultimately, the outside-the-box hand of the directors is everywhere and you’ll love it or hate it. I was mostly intrigued, charmed, and delighted by this bizarre film, although I scratched my head for a few days afterwards, wondering about it.

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[2016. 97 min. Written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Starring Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.]
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