A Different Man

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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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Surreal and unsettling, A Different Man overcomes an occasionally tenuous narrative grasp by virtue of its bold, provocative approach to serious themes.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

An audacious and mordantly funny attempt to analyse a subject that’s so often regarded as taboo.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

It’s worth watching for Pearson’s performance. The karaoke scene — which seems almost mandatory in any comedy these days — is a highlight.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 26, 2024

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

From the get-go, Aaron Schimberg is asking the right questions about prejudice and repulsion.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 25, 2024

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Adam Pearson really shows range here. Having this actor, who has neurofibromatosis, arrive on the scene as the most charming, affable character in the film is such a blast.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 1, 2024

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

This Cronenberg-esque psychological drama offers more proof as to why Stan is one of the most exciting actors of his generation.

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 31, 2024

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Chuck Bowen

Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

“A Different Man” is closer to an art-house riff on the Farrelly Brothers, with Dostoevsky for spice.

Oct 29, 2024

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Robert O

Interesting concept but I did not enjoy the execution. Once Sebastian Stan undergoes his transformation, you stop rooting for his character. I’m guessing that was the director’s goal, but I want to see a movie where you root for the main character to redeem himself and learn life lessons.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Shannon P

Interesting, innovative, kinda out there!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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William B

This film has a message and delivers it quite well. The theme reminds one of a morality play updated. It is worth seeing although I wouldn't see it twice. It delivers it's message that well.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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EM

Surreal and subversive, a dark comedy that challenges you to find the absurdity in very unexpected places.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Cyndi

Great movie! It definitely makes you think and never can tell where it’s headed. Adam Pearson is great! Sebastian Stan is unbelievable. The way he embodies Edward throughout the film is spectacular.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Eric Y.

Great film very smart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Aaron Schimberg
Producer: Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers
Screenwriter: Aaron Schimberg
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Killer Films, Grand Motel Films, A24
Rating: R (Some Violent Content|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.0K
Runtime: 1h 52m

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