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‘A Different Man’ Review: A Deeply Imperfect But Well Intentioned Exploration Of Disability And Identity – Sundance Film Festival
A Different Man tackles weighty themes of disability, identity, and transformation. Directed and written by Aaron Schimberg and starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, what emerg…
Directed and written by Aaron Schimberg and starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, what emerges is a complex portrayal of the clashes between outer perceptions and inner truths and makes valiant efforts towards inclusion to express a vital message about appearance and identity, but the execution can often feel tonally inconsistent, and overlong. When presented with the possibility of normalcy through a risky reconstructive procedure, Edward pursues the chance to lead a life free from judgment and staring eyes. Uneven pacing results in drawn out scenes that lose momentum, while the tonal shifts between psychological drama and thriller-e suspense undermine emotional investment.
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