A Different Man
Directed by Aaron Schimberg
Produced by A24, Killer Films
A darkly comic, body-horror-tinged exploration of identity and self-loathing that uses physical transformation as a mirror for existential desperation.
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.
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Questions people ask
Is A Different Man sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does A Different Man end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is A Different Man violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is A Different Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is A Different Man easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
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Like A Different Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Different Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Different Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Different Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Different Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
