A Different Man
Réalisé par Aaron SchimbergEdward, un aspirant acteur, subit une procédure médicale radicale afin de transformer drastiquement son apparence. Son nouveau visage de rêve tourne rapidement au cauchemar alors qu’il perd le rôle qu'il était destiné à jouer et devient obsédé par l'idée de récupérer ce qu'il a perdu.
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- Varun14 novembre 2024A very interesting movie that challenges you with deep questions on identity. It instantly reminded me of The Substance (2024) but I think this movie does a way better job exploring multiple themes. Do our desires really belong solely to us or are they inextricably shaped by society? Where does our self-worth come from? The meta narrative was handled really well. There’s a mix of different genres, I do think the satirical elements were pretty good right up until the end where I felt like the story got a bit silly and rushed but I don’t think it diminished the rest of the film. Edward’s arc for the first half of the film was really well developed, a very empathetic look on his life that validates all his feelings. And the second half of the film is a painful glimpse of his unrealised potential that could’ve been unlocked with an unrelenting confidence in himself but unfortunately the sin of envy is too strong to escape. There’s tons of lessons here on how we should treat ourselves and others. A situation like this could happen to anyone, and this movie reminds us to reflect on our actions and realise what’s really at stake when we give up control of our own impulses and dreams to society.
- Don the Darth Knight CORLEONE17 février 2026A Beautiful Tragic performance by Sebastian Stan. Definitely worth a movie to check out...
- neuroparadox29 juillet 2025Not sure if this is the prequel or the sequel to The Apprentice. An excellent double feature night when paired with The Substance. 🤌💋
- thereelvoice30 avril 2025A Different Man is a story about content and being careful about what you wish for. We follow an aspiring actor who wishes to change his appearance and his dream face becomes a reality. However, as he looks to star in a play, his new life becomes an absolute nightmare. This is a psychological dark comedy that isn’t full of laugh out loud moments but brings uneasy and nervous chuckles. A fantastic film that questions what it truly means to be happy with what we have and how gratitude truly goes a long way. Sebastian Stan is accompanied by Adam Pearson and Renate Reinsve as they deliver layered story that will leave you content….or at least you should be.
- Austin Burke28 avril 2025While Stan received a nomination with his other 2024 hit, this may have been the more impactful performance from an emotional standpoint.
- darsan14 juillet 2025i absolutely loved sebastian stan in this and it's great that he won a golden globe for this.
- Kevin Ward1 juillet 2025Really surprised how funny this was. Had our audience cracking up throughout. I was taken aback when I saw Renate Reinsve on screen, didn’t realize she was in this but was enamored with her all over again. Sebastian Stan is excellent in the lead and the story takes ironic turn, after ironic turn, after ironic turn. An exploration of inner beauty vs outer beauty, identity and transformation, but almost in the opposite direction than we typically experience it, as in something like The Substance. Really fun watch.
- Rob Logan | The Geek Generation19 janvier 2025Really enjoyed most of this, though a few narrative choices left me scratching my head. To be fair, this isn't quite as much about the literal narrative as it is about the classic "grass is always greener" lesson for its protagonist suffering with endless imposter syndrome. Sebastian Stan is once again at the top of his game.
- Eric Widder28 juin 2025Meh... it could have gone in a few exciting directions but other than the fact that it was wildly outrageous and not realistic at all... I found myself yawning.
- vangh114 décembre 2024When you think of writing advice for protagonists, they always say the protag should be the driver of the plot, they should know what they want and take steps to get it; a passive protagonist is a weak protagonist. This movie has a protagonist who's unsure of what he wants, who is constantly plagued by self doubt, and whose decision making process is greatly impacted by his perception of others' perceptions of him. And the movie is an absolutely fantastic examination of the character not in spite of this but because of it.
- gradientorange14 avril 2025a beautiful tragedy
- qmechan6 mars 2025After surgery, a man's life will change His whole life (plus face), rearranged He flew into a rage seeing his life on stage, and we learn what's not skin-deep is strange.
- The Gutter Monkey3 février 2025With focus put more on its symbolism and metaphor than its narrative, I found myself appreciating what the film was doing more than enjoying the story it told.
- Jack Blitz28 janvier 2025A deeply entertaining story about ego and self-consciousness that is genuinely hilarious. The writing is witty and clever and never fails to surprise you, highlighted by its perfect final line. Sebastian Stan's performance is layered, emotional, and captivating.
- Tyler S10 janvier 2025👍👍 9/10
A Different Man Trivia
A Different Man was released on 3 octobre 2024.
A Different Man was directed by Aaron Schimberg.
A Different Man has a runtime of 1h 52min.
A Different Man was produced by Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers.
Edward, un aspirant acteur, subit une procédure médicale radicale afin de transformer drastiquement son apparence. Son nouveau visage de rêve tourne rapidement au cauchemar alors qu’il perd le rôle qu'il était destiné à jouer et devient obsédé par l'idée de récupérer ce qu'il a perdu.
The key characters in A Different Man are Edward (Sebastian Stan), Ingrid (Renate Reinsve), Oswald (Adam Pearson).
A Different Man is rated R.
A Different Man is a Thriller, Drame, Comédie film.
A Different Man has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
A Different Man has made 1,2 M $US at the box office.