Swiss Army Man is the pure embodiment of what A24 are all about; it's original, creative, something a little out of the ordinary.
The incredible performances from Radcliffe and Dano are what propel this film to great heights. Heart and emotion pours through in unorthodox ways that never feels anything but genuine.
The humour, although would typically be seen as vulgar and juvenile amongst society, isn't off-putting; it doesn't take anything away from the film and adds to the candid and human nature of the narrative.
Despite Swiss Army Man's fantastical elements, it provides realism and social commentary on the constructs and ideologies that have been placed upon us in society, as well as human thoughts, emotions, and connections. But it's the way it's handled and presented that I applaud most; it never feels pretentious or forced, it always feel sincere and focused on where it's going.
The soundtrack/score is something that really stands out throughout the entirety of the film; it's beautiful and well incorporated, it perfectly balances the drama and heart.
Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert told Dano they wanted to make a movie where "the first fart makes you laugh and the last fart makes you cry", and, as weird as that sounds, I can tell you, that's exactly what they did - and so effortlessly, too.
Swiss Army Man will make you laugh, will make you cry, will make you think. It's a smart-man's film with great power and creativity that will distract you from reality and the inevitability of life, but, at the same time, open your eyes to it.
The incredible performances from Radcliffe and Dano are what propel this film to great heights. Heart and emotion pours through in unorthodox ways that never feels anything but genuine.
The humour, although would typically be seen as vulgar and juvenile amongst society, isn't off-putting; it doesn't take anything away from the film and adds to the candid and human nature of the narrative.
Despite Swiss Army Man's fantastical elements, it provides realism and social commentary on the constructs and ideologies that have been placed upon us in society, as well as human thoughts, emotions, and connections. But it's the way it's handled and presented that I applaud most; it never feels pretentious or forced, it always feel sincere and focused on where it's going.
The soundtrack/score is something that really stands out throughout the entirety of the film; it's beautiful and well incorporated, it perfectly balances the drama and heart.
Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert told Dano they wanted to make a movie where "the first fart makes you laugh and the last fart makes you cry", and, as weird as that sounds, I can tell you, that's exactly what they did - and so effortlessly, too.
Swiss Army Man will make you laugh, will make you cry, will make you think. It's a smart-man's film with great power and creativity that will distract you from reality and the inevitability of life, but, at the same time, open your eyes to it.