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)
Plot: An aspiring actor undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance, but his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.
Runtime: 1 Hour 52 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: A Different Man starts when aspiring actor Edward (Stan) struggles to get roles because of his appearance. Even after meeting his beautiful new neighbour, Ingrid (Reinsve). However, a company has come up with a radical medical procedure which could transform his life.
Edward decides to participate in the procedure, which radically changes his appearance. His disfigurements vanish turning him into a handsome man. However, the change makes his life even more complicated as he appears as a stranger to everyone around him. Meanwhile, Oswald (Pearson) appears and offers a different look for the upcoming project that Edward would have once been perfect for.
Verdict on A Different Man
Recap
The movie follows a disfigured actor who undergoes a radical medical procedure to change his look. However, it changes the chance for a big role in a play after an actor turns up who fits the role better and has the skill to lead the role.
Best Parts
This movie has an excellent reflection on visual appearance in acting. It shows how someone’s appearance does stop them from getting roles and the transformation people go through to get their dream looks. This brings a twisted vision of chasing dreams. The performances are fantastic, and the inclusive style of filmmaking is important too. Where the comedy shines is by balancing the comedy with the drama in a deliciously dark style.
Final Thoughts –A Different Man is a fantastic dark comedy with a serious subject.
