Review: Swiss Army Man

I truly mean it when I say that I have never quite seen anything like Swiss Army Man. Sure, it possess familiar elements, but it is a wholly unique experience and a welcomed departure from the stale, corporate Hollywood scene.

The talented Paul Dano plays Hank, a hopeless young man who is saved from the brink of suicide by the gassy, magical corpse of Daniel Radcliffe (yep, you read that correctly). Things only get weirder from there as a reinvigorated Hank sets out to find the girl of his dreams, aided by the multipurpose cadaver.

The writer/director duo, known on screen simply as Daniels, communicate everything, from our heroes' backstories to the many personal themes of the film, through what is mostly s subdued script. Nothing is too in your face which allows for the rich chemistry between Dano and Radcliffe to flourish. The two work well together, knowing exactly when to step back and when to shine. It's like listening to a beautiful duet.

Swiss Army Man is a heartfelt dramedy brimming with personality and quirky humor that hits hard with moments of true inspiration and honest self-reflection. It's an experience you won't find in any other film.

Is Swiss Army Man worth your time? Absolutely. Go have a good time and support the talented filmmakers behind such original work.