A DIFFERENT MAN Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

[@StevenE-l9y]

I think people who are introverts will really connect with this movie. People who struggle to make friends or meaningful relationships while others around them seem to have no problem. Often times the first thing people blame are their looks. While the movie does show there are advantages to having good looks (Edward is able to get laid and he gets a better job) it shows that there was a deeper personality issue at play. While improving his looks got him superficial successes, it didn't get him the one thing he really wanted which was a deep meaningful relationship. I thought this movie was really good. I think it got it's point across in a way that avoided feeling apathetic and patronizing to people who struggle with relationships.

[@carlao7157]

I agree with your summary except i didn't enjoy the movie. Something was missing, i found myself thinking of leaving early cuz i just didn't really care about him fully

[@abandonablesnowman]

I definitely enjoyed the first half and connected with his struggle of wishing he knew how to be more dynamic in his life, but the ending felt way too on the nose with metaphor and kind of a predictable devolving into craziness, an annoying tendency of many American films

[@DANCINGWITHTHEFAILS]

I related to his resentments in so many ways I didn't like

[@stevenp2309]

​@@abandonablesnowmanyep This was a good movie with no ending. Weird... Very weird

[@Jogh121]

I think this movie explains perfectly what happens to people who deeply feel the need to change, but are not able to express themselves or even find a way to connect to their Image of themselves. Also ist is showing how therapy (which, with a good therapist, i believe should ultimately Work as a Tool to changing your (mental) image of yourself) fails, because you learned or taught yourself not the way you approach Life with all its difficulties and the Problems to Connect to Others stay the same. Visually this represents perfectly Edward being in a cast at the Showdown, because he simply can Not find any ways to think or move in other directions anymore. He has given up on himself, and realizes he wanted to be seen and appreciated by really the wrong Kind of people for him (the director is really a shallow person, but her being an extrovert and showering him with Attention First makes Edward want to be Like her, and after that he only longs for the Life he ledt.) also He wants to feel included without being able to make himself Seen or even, like being pictured in the last scene, expressing any Wish of His own. I really think, socially anxious people can relate to that.

[@Juju-taylor]

In a way it sounds like Ingred is fetishizing Edward and Oswald. Like she gets to be special cause she's with someone special.

[@christophercobb249]

I really love how thoughtful and comprehensive your reviews are, and how much attention you pay to the small nuances of films. There's an idea that attention paid is evidence of how much love there is for someone or something. It's clear you love film, as you devote so much of your free time to thoughtfully reviewing it. That is very appreciated, such a nice change in our superficial/sound bite culture.

[@antwanjones6048]

Sounds like a thought -provoking conversation piece. I’ll give it a watch on streaming. Great review.

[@LittleRedMoon16]

I love Nick’s Grace Jones T!!!

[@jamesacoffey9006]

Me too!

[@kristyV911]

​@@jamesacoffey9006Me three!!💗

[@lightuponlight6727]

Joseph: There're just gonna be nude and do LSD. Nick: (dead pan) Sounds great. 😂 This is why I was watch you guys.

[@JesseGallaghers]

I stan your continuous “Worst Wig” moments!

[@laladeville8984]

Nick, I am loving your Grace Jones "Nightclubbing" Shirt!

[@MMarbleroller]

I enjoyed the HR training/industrial film bit. I've had to watch a lot of corporate HR films, and the patronizing tone was spot on.

[@osivot]

The most poignant scene for me was at the end, wen he looks across the restaurant and happens to notice a depressed emo woman siting and being totally broody, probably going through the exact same thing he is, and it's like he's been obsessing over the wrong person the whole movie and his perfect partner or exact counterpart is sitting right there, he's literally wasted his life wit the wrong people. It's powerful because it happens so fast and if you get it when it happens you really get it and the instant is over in a split second.

[@StevenE-l9y]

I didn't interpret it that way. I didn't think he saw her as a romantic partner but rather he saw his problem in her. Because she's very attractive like him but alone. It's suggested she has the same personality flaw. I think when he saw her he realized that the main problem was never his looks but rather the way he projected himself to others. I'm not convinced the movie was trying to say spend time only with people who are just like you.

[@ollietaro]

Nick is so handsome he looks like one of those mannequin heads in a hair salon.

[@LMason-qd7sq]

Man...I felt this review. Amazing as usual!

[@juevosrantsyoutube]

this flick seemed like a companion piece to "the substance"

[@TheSacralHealer]

This is an old comment I know but I just finished watching it and I definitely agree after seeing both movies!

[@aseygirl9295]

When I first saw the background, I thought it may be a remake of of Mask and got excited (love that movie & Cher’s performance!). Clearly I was wrong 😂

[@nithyashree6530]

Why in the end did oswald call edward as “edward” and not guy?

[@kwstaszhshs5552]

maybe he figures it out

[@Juju-taylor]

Flowers for Algernon - read that in highschool and cried my eyes out. The book hit so much harder than the film for me. Haven't thought of that book/film in years. Thanks for that!

[@KiaRoane]

7:26 The fact that yall watched Got 2 Be Real, is how I know for sure yall are my people. Did yall watch The Legends Panel?

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Yes lol

[@LynneJordan11]

Nightclubbing! Yes! Grace! Going to see this film tonight and The Apprentice tomorrow. Great review as usual.

[@zeepickens9049]

*I immediately thought about **#TheElephantMan** when I saw his face, I couldn't wait for your review--* 🎬

[@QuintonWare]

Yes for the Got 2 Be Real reference! I wanna see this film.

[@gamerdrops]

I liked this. Interesting how Sebastian Stan and Chris Evans have taken totally different paths since Marvel

[@jennmoslek921]

Thanks for the video! You guys are keeping me company while I'm waiting for Hurricane Helene to come through!

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Stay safe!

[@keanucooper2103]

What state are you in?

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

I'm glad this film gave a vehicle for talent that deserves to be seen, I'll give this a watch

[@autumn975]

Hey 😊 I will have to check out chained for life

[@zeepickens9049]

*Your review as usual is awesome! I can't wait to see this film!* *Also, when did **#AuntDionne** say that about Aretha?* 😆😅😅😆😂😂😆😆

[@AntsMovies]

Good review thanks, I pretty much agree with y’all. It was decent but a little too long. Some funny moments for sure

[@JoaquinGonzalezSmilingalways]

Fantastic review guys. 👏😊👍🏼

[@Phantoma3]

It looks like an interesting watch.

[@Dr.AuMădoare]

Guys! I loved so much the way you talk about the movie...also, realised I haven´t the need to watch this..I can take it in books, but I hate basic methapors in movies....ah, almost forgot: did u watch The Fix?

[@americanpancakelive]

As a member of the bald community I noticed right away what nice hair Adam Pearson has.

[@joshdea7]

For some reason the way you guys are describing this movie it reminds me of Vanilla Sky. The Tom Cruise version

[@Not_Always]

It's not. This movie is just boring and is incredibly pretentious in its delivery.

[@omarbahrour]

The last 20 minutes were insane I loved it hahaha, loved the whole film

[@eritaka420]

Nice tales from the crypt reference! Love ya dudes!

[@Johannym]

Joseph never went back to the handyman scene, did I miss it?

[@scifibri2376]

I thought this was going to have a Needful Things or Friday the 13th the series kind of element where the procedure will only continue to work if they did something evil.

[@davidhoughton5597]

Can you do a review of The Vourdalak? Would love to see your opinions.

[@valeriecomplex9685]

A different man using The Bluest Eye is weird bc there is an overarching message about embracing who you are as you are, there is a racial component that makes the book, weird to reference in this white man’s life. That really took me out of the film honestly

[@Not_Always]

I've watched this movie 3 times simply because I didn't understand why people seemed to like it so much. I have to say, I still don't get it.

[@davidclaridge1967]

Overall, your review was very detailed and well-observed - my disappointment was how sniffy and dismissive you were about such an excellent film. In his use of incisive social commentary and clever visual metaphors, Aaron Schimberg should be applauded for creating something of such unique quality - “A Different Film” you could say. Also your demeanour was like a pair who’d had a bad visit to the dentist or who’ve been reflecting on a depression end of year company report - this is meant to be the entertainment industry so share the joy and have fun with it. Cheer up guys!

[@stevenp2309]

This was a good movie with no ending. Weird... Very weird

[@sweeney60]

Guy is just not an interesting character. Oswald is a much more interesting character and I would have rather watched a movie all about him.

[@Not_Always]

This entire movie wasn't interesting. I was disappointed.

[@christinesmith7810]

I think I’d like this movie! Thanks good looking

[@kwstaszhshs5552]

in the last dinner scene Oswald calls Sebastian Stan at first Guy and then calls him Edward, did anyone else caught that?

[@Soundcloud765]

I enjoyed watching this film immensly.

[@eritaka420]

Love ya ❤😊😊

[@abandonablesnowman]

For me the most interesting element was who was exploiting who when Edward starts his sexual/working relationship with Ingrid and I think it would’ve been a more interesting film had it stayed in that discomfort and explored it further, rather than this seeming impulse so many movies have to go off the wall in the third act and completely change keys

[@exittiming2789]

HAIL GRACE!

[@shantoreywilkins651]

🗝️🎥

[@puspavelai8353]

This movie feels little 'uncomfortable.' The characters, the 'friendships' maybe, questionable? Just like the "Trophy Wife" - so convenient, a Playwright is the charmed neighbour, she lives for Drama, as a Dramatist she's open-minded...But, I guess like your opinions on it, this plot can hold its own in this genre!

[@stevenp2309]

This was a good movie with no ending. Weird... Very weird

[@84paratize]

You say it could be packaged in a 30-minute segment, yet you spent 30 minutes just reviewing it! I'm glad you got into all the details, but to be honest, it sounded like you actually got a lot more out of it than your star rating would suggest.

[@abandonablesnowman]

For me it’s that the first 30-45 minutes were much more poignant and the movie would’ve worked better being cut off around that time

[@liberiarose6565]

Sounds Vanilla Sky ish

[@growingheart8039]

❤

[@ericsilva-gomez2481]

Most depressing movie i’ve seen this year. Still good, but I wouldn’t watch it twice

[@babytoshiro7014]

It sounds like a great film until... the last act which sounds like a twilight zone episode. I still want to see it.