Swiss Army Man
Paul Dano (Love & Mercy), stranded in the wilderness, makes friends with the dead corpse of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in this bonkers castaway comedy that scored first-time feature filmmakers Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert a directing award at Sundance 2015.
"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 realises 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.
"Music video gurus The Daniels, a.k.a. Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, craft a wholly original debut feature bursting with limitless creativity both in content and form. Their consistently surprising script spans a wide range of emotions: from the ridiculously absurd to a touching exploration of what it means to be human." (Sundance Film Festival)
- Director:
- Dan KwanDaniel Scheinert (feature debuts)
- Writer:
- Dan KwanDaniel Scheinert
- Cast:
- Paul DanoDaniel Radcliffe
Reviews & comments
An classically absurdist film about a surreal journey with multiple endings that defies interpretation
We dont usually call a film defiant. After all, to defy audiences or cinema itself would be self-defeating. But there are many ways film can defy us. For example, it can ignore the basic logic of storytelling and blur the boundaries of reality and fantasy. Or it can boldly go into places where polite people do not tread and then step back and laugh at us...
Nearly Dead Guy
Swiss Army Man Imagine a film mashed between ‘Cast Away’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’, with hints to ‘Ruby Sparks’, ‘E.T.’, ‘Lost’ & ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’. It’s a real emotional film that that begs the viewer to rethink relationships and look at themselves in a new light. It was lighthearted, intense, strange and beautiful all at varying times. A great watch...
Swiss Army Man
I absolutely loved Swiss Army Man. Such a wonderful and hilarious film about a farting corpse that learns about life, love and loneliness from a hopeless man stranded in the wilderness. The best acting I've seen from Daniel Radcliffe. I was trying really hard to control my laughter at the beginning of the film. Grade: A-
Time Out
pressA ridiculously infantile film, one that flatters itself by intimating a deeper comment about suppressed masculinity or romantic passivity.
The Guardian
pressIt's coarse and it's stupid, but it is, thanks mostly the two good performances and some stylish use of music and editing, a little bit moving.
Rolling Stone
pressThere are times when this mindbending bromance actually achieves a twisted tenderness. There are also times when you'd like to ride Manny's farts to the nearest exit. It's your call.
Hollywood Reporter
pressBy turns, enchanting, irritating, juvenile and yet oddly endearing ...
Time Out
pressA ridiculously infantile film, one that flatters itself by intimating a deeper comment about suppressed masculinity or romantic passivity.
The Guardian
pressIt's coarse and it's stupid, but it is, thanks mostly the two good performances and some stylish use of music and editing, a little bit moving.
Rolling Stone
pressThere are times when this mindbending bromance actually achieves a twisted tenderness. There are also times when you'd like to ride Manny's farts to the nearest exit. It's your call.
Hollywood Reporter
pressBy turns, enchanting, irritating, juvenile and yet oddly endearing ...
An classically absurdist film about a surreal journey with multiple endings that defies interpretation
We dont usually call a film defiant. After all, to defy audiences or cinema itself would be self-defeating. But there are many ways film can defy us. For example, it can ignore the basic logic of storytelling and blur the boundaries of reality and fantasy. Or it can boldly go into places where polite people do not tread and then step back and laugh at us...
Nearly Dead Guy
Swiss Army Man Imagine a film mashed between ‘Cast Away’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’, with hints to ‘Ruby Sparks’, ‘E.T.’, ‘Lost’ & ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’. It’s a real emotional film that that begs the viewer to rethink relationships and look at themselves in a new light. It was lighthearted, intense, strange and beautiful all at varying times. A great...
Swiss Army Man
I absolutely loved Swiss Army Man. Such a wonderful and hilarious film about a farting corpse that learns about life, love and loneliness from a hopeless man stranded in the wilderness. The best acting I've seen from Daniel Radcliffe. I was trying really hard to control my laughter at the beginning of the film. Grade: A-
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