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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BrianMcCritic

Oct 4, 2016

Let's give a film credit for its originality while also saying there are some aspects that just don't work. All the performances are great especially Daniel Radcliffe it really takes a unique actor to pull off his role. Overall if you can make it through all the farting there really is anLet's give a film credit for its originality while also saying there are some aspects that just don't work. All the performances are great especially Daniel Radcliffe it really takes a unique actor to pull off his role. Overall if you can make it through all the farting there really is an intriguing film here. One I definitely want to check out again. B+… Expand

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TheSweBoo

Dec 14, 2018

You have to give this film and its creators kudos for creativity. You've most likely NEVER seen a movie like this. It's truly unique, weird, bizarre and different. For better or worse. It has moments of pure brilliance; the montage scene with its AMAZING music (goes for the entirety of theYou have to give this film and its creators kudos for creativity. You've most likely NEVER seen a movie like this. It's truly unique, weird, bizarre and different. For better or worse. It has moments of pure brilliance; the montage scene with its AMAZING music (goes for the entirety of the movie, and it's all acapella!) is genuinely one of my favorite movie scenes ever. It's euphoric and magical. Then there're other scenes where they do things different in another way. A very weird way. Boner compasses and zombie fart-driven jet skis weird. Lots of farting in this movie. All of it is very hit or miss and most times, unfortunately, it's a miss personally. One of the visions was to create a movie where the first fart made you laugh and the last one made you cry. In reality it's more like the first one makes you cringe and the last one makes you smile. The ending felt kinda rushed and tacked-on but it does also have one of my favorite quotes from a movie ever. Where this movie really shines is with the charming chemistry and dialogue between Dano and Radcliffe and the accompanying music. It has quite a lot to say about life actually, some of it more profound than the rest. At the same time I did cringe really hard at times and wanted to turn it off at the start the first time I watched it. In the end, I do however really like and appreciate this movie. It's flawed but hard not to love. Give it a fair change, it does deserve it. It's truly original and in the future with ideas like this and better execution, greatness is to come.… Expand

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TVJerry

Jul 3, 2016

Paul Dano is a man stranded on a deserted island. As he's about to kill himself, a corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up. But this is no ordinary stiff: his farts can be used for locomotion, his mouth spouts clean water and his body has additional unusual applications (hence, the title). ThisPaul Dano is a man stranded on a deserted island. As he's about to kill himself, a corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) washes up. But this is no ordinary stiff: his farts can be used for locomotion, his mouth spouts clean water and his body has additional unusual applications (hence, the title). This starts out as a wacky, funny premise, but their freaky friendship slows into lots of verbal intercourse about love (what else?), belonging and other tedious existential debate. This feels like a Charlie Kaufman concept, but lacks the genius to carry it off. A highly-original and rollickingly-weird premise that gets bogged down with too much message, repetition of the same joke and a lack of follow-thru on the imagination.… Expand

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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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