Swiss Army Man

Name: Swiss Army Man
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Released: June 24, 2016
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano

2016

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Swiss Army Man

Movie Details & Credits

A24 | Release Date: June 24, 2016

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano

Summary: Hank (Paul Dano) is stranded on a deserted island, having given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a corpse named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up on shore; the two become fast friends, and ultimately go on an epic adventure that will bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Director: Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Musical

Rating: R

Runtime: 97 min

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70	#70 Most Discussed Movie of 2016

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Empire - Chris Hewitt (1)

Sep 26, 2016

The premise sounds like an off-Broadway play gone wrong. Far from it — this is extraordinary, vital, and fuelled by great performances. Read full review

RogerEbert.com - Matt Zoller Seitz

Jun 24, 2016

The Daniels have made a film that's at once a labor of love and a work of sheer arrogant nerve, one that is as likely to be described as a classic, an ambitious misfire, and one of the worst films ever made by any three people who see it together. How many movies can you say that about? Read full review

The New York Times - Jeannette Catsoulis

Jun 23, 2016

Impossible to categorize, this stunningly original mix of the macabre and the magical combines comedy, tragedy, fantasy and love story into an utterly singular package that’s beholden to no rules but its own. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Marjorie Baumgarten

Jun 29, 2016

It’s all kind of amusing, and that would be fine but for the fact that the filmmakers offer many openings where they seem to be in search of deeper meaning. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

Jun 23, 2016

There 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. Read full review

Screen International - Tim Grierson

Feb 1, 2016

Swiss Army Man is a powerfully audacious and wilfully odd odyssey that is too nervy and strangely emotional to dismiss outright but, ultimately, isn’t satisfying enough to provoke a full-throated defence, either. Read full review

Time Out - Joshua Rothkopf

Feb 1, 2016

A ridiculously infantile film, one that flatters itself by intimating a deeper comment about suppressed masculinity or romantic passivity. Read full review

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Metheepic

Jul 8, 2016

Swiss army man is my favorite movie, only a few hours after I saw it. Its truly magical, one of the most enchanting experiences of my life. I was the only person clapping at the end; this film gave me the courage to think that's okay. This movie is more than good; It changed my life. Watch it.

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russiangamer

May 8, 2017

Невероятное кино в нестандартной оболочке.
Многие пройдут мимо, заострив внимание на пердеже и шутках про мастурбацию, мол, как это может нравится адекватному человеку. Но за этим скрыто не мало смысла и замечательной драмы, да и для ценителей такого юмора, всё же, реально смешная комедия.Невероятное кино в нестандартной оболочке.
Многие пройдут мимо, заострив внимание на пердеже и шутках про мастурбацию, мол, как это может нравится адекватному человеку. Но за этим скрыто не мало смысла и замечательной драмы, да и для ценителей такого юмора, всё же, реально смешная комедия. Плюсом идёт замечательная актёрская игра и потрясающий саундтрек.
Шедевр, который никогда не будет таковым для всех.… Expand

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freakinweirdo

Jun 30, 2016

Absolutely loved it. Yes it's got its fair share of fart jokes and whatnot, but as a boy myself, I loved it and couldn't stop laughing. The editing and comedic timing were spot on, and when it dips away from fart jokes and into the actual question of what it means to be alive, it's actuallyAbsolutely loved it. Yes it's got its fair share of fart jokes and whatnot, but as a boy myself, I loved it and couldn't stop laughing. The editing and comedic timing were spot on, and when it dips away from fart jokes and into the actual question of what it means to be alive, it's actually quite thought provoking. Already one of my favorite films of the year.… Expand

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The3AcademySins

Jul 2, 2016

Swiss Army Man is all at once a coming of age story, a roadtrip movie, and a romance, but is more importantly a story about a man coming back from the brink of despair. The cinematography is breathtaking, and feels like one is watching a child's dream. Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano giveSwiss Army Man is all at once a coming of age story, a roadtrip movie, and a romance, but is more importantly a story about a man coming back from the brink of despair. The cinematography is breathtaking, and feels like one is watching a child's dream. Daniel Radcliffe and Paul Dano give performances of a lifetime, and they suck you in to the tale they live through. I felt every emotion while watching this movie. I laughed, I cried, and I came out of the theatre stunned. I remember everyone around me was afraid to move after it ended, lest we shatter the beautiful illusion we just witnessed. My one complaint about Swiss Army Man is that the prologue before the title card is incredibly hamfisted and beats you over the head, and it almost feels like a completely different movie than the rest of Swiss Army Man. I almost walked out I hated the prologue so much, but the rest of the movie more than makes up for a fumbled introduction.… Expand

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smiyamot

Oct 5, 2016

This story had a funny premise that I thought would go somewhere. But it meandered about and did not come to a conclusion, at least none that I could see.

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LeZee

Nov 4, 2016

Two strangers in an unusual circumstance take a weirdest journey.

My initial thought was this is a new version of 'Weekend at Bernie's', but very soon I realised it is not. This film is a bit disgusting. Watching alone makes okay or with the close buddies, but not good for beyond that. ITwo strangers in an unusual circumstance take a weirdest journey.

My initial thought was this is a new version of 'Weekend at Bernie's', but very soon I realised it is not. This film is a bit disgusting. Watching alone makes okay or with the close buddies, but not good for beyond that. I totally appreciate the effort and obviously the fresh idea for a film from the Hollywood, but the film is not a masterpiece or entertaining. Because a plot like this is not worth for a 90 minute stretch. It should have been a short film or the story should have developed to a better one.

There are lots of questions regarding the film. The film did not detail everything it showed, so that's the first negative about it. It opened with a young man stranded on a tiny island who tries to commit suicide, but abandons the plan and takes a weirdest ride in the sea seeking land to get rescued by its people. Though he's not alone, a strange young man accompanies him. So it's like theirs journey of self-discovery, but how it all ends is the crucial final segment.

Both the young actors were good in theirs very challenging roles, particularly Daniel Radcliffe. The directors too to be praised for managing to pull it off so well. But it was the screenplay that did not deliver as I anticipated. The film was different, but nothing impressive at all, so I think it is good for watching at once. Maybe if I understand or get the answers for my doubts, I might change might stance. For now this is an average film.

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HotelCentral

Feb 24, 2017

Take any sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus, remove everything that's funny, and you will have Swiss Army Man. It's 97 minutes long and I watched every minute and I have no clue what the point is. I turned on the director/writer/whoever's Q&A, listened to three words and then turnedTake any sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus, remove everything that's funny, and you will have Swiss Army Man. It's 97 minutes long and I watched every minute and I have no clue what the point is. I turned on the director/writer/whoever's Q&A, listened to three words and then turned it off because if you need to explain the movie then probably the movie is a FAIL.

Believe me, I've got nothing against "weird." I think Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is one of the most entertaining films to come along in years. Shaun of the Dead is delightful. Sin City is awesome. The Abominable Dr. Phibes is one of my all-time favs. But this Swiss Army thing . . . man, get a damn story.… Expand

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