A Different Man
2024, comedy, drama
112 minutes
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.
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10
2024-11-14
This movie is honestly incredible. It’s an exploration of identity and a discussion on the nature of confidence and insecurity. It also bravely tackles the theme of body dysmorphia, all handled with skill and sensitivity. Read more
8.0
2024-10-07
Along with tackling society's obsession with looks, A Different Man raises other interesting questions. Read more
8.0
2024-09-21
A Different Man is a peculiar, at times hilarious film that pushes back against society’s standards of beauty. Part dark-comedy, sci-fi, body horror, even romance, it’s a movie that won’t fit neatly into any one genre. Read more
7.0
2024-11-30
Imaginative, subtly disconcerting, and solidly performed, A Different Man infuses a dry sense of humor while packing a cathartic emotional punch throughout. It won’t leave you indifferent. Read more
7.0
2024-10-29
Just when you think all the clever ideas have been mined, along comes a movie that is refreshingly different. This is a really clever film. Your heart really does go out to people suffering from any serious facial disfigurement, especially those with neurofibromatosis. Read more
5.0
2024-02-16
Wacky American indie sets out to create a modern-day, metalinguistic Beauty and the Beast with real facial disfigurement as a device. Read more
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7.0
2024-11-10
A Different Man is een niet alledaagse film met veel humorvolle momenten. De sfeer is uiterst prettig en de boodschap is duidelijk. Read more
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