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A Different Man
A Different Man

A Different Man

August 24, 2024· 1h 52m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.0

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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21 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Charismatic Oswald with neurofibromatosis befriends the cast

8.7at 55m
Lowest Moment

Edward stalks Oswald and attacks him onstage

5.8at 1h 25m
Biggest Swing

The film peaks with Oswald's charismatic arrival but crashes when Edward's psychological breakdown becomes too unfocused and tonally inconsistent.

Critics praised the film's strong opening act and transformative performances, particularly Sebastian Stan's commitment and Adam Pearson's scene-stealing charisma. However, many felt the final third lost its way with tonal inconsistencies and an inability to fully commit to its absurdist potential. The film's exploration of identity and authenticity resonated with reviewers, even as they wished for a more decisive conclusion.

21 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb, Guardian
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Edward struggles as disfigured actor in dingy apartment
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Edward befriends aspiring playwright neighbor Ingrid Vold
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Edward assumes Guy Moratz identity as successful estate agent
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Charismatic Oswald with neurofibromatosis befriends the cast⬆ Peak moment
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Ingrid asks Edward to wear his old face mask
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Oswald replaces Edward in the lead role
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Edward stalks Oswald and attacks him onstage⬇ Lowest moment
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Aged Edward dines with Oswald and Ingrid years later
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