swiss army man (2016)
overview
Paul Dano, playing Hank Thompson, is marooned on an unknown island and on the brink of insanity. His plans for self-destruction are paused when he finds the deceased Daniel Radcliffe, playing Manny, awash on the shore. Manny has the power of speech but has forgotten everything else. They set off to find civilization whilst Hank teaches Manny what it is to be alive. The multipurpose carcass provides many uses: a water-source, fire starter, therapist, jet ski and compass (which is his penis). The central principle of the film is to not even try to make sense of it. It is unknown if Manny is dead or a glassy-eyed, gassy, limp puppet in which Hank finds companionship and counseling.
sPOILER aLERT!
Hank confides in Manny about his love for a woman named Sarah and teaches Manny what it is like to fall in love with a woman. Manny then begins to believe that he too is infatuated with this seemingly fictitious lady-lover, however, when Hank reenacts a date with Manny, they become incredibly intoxicated and kiss. A story about love bringing you back to life. It is filled with child-like curiosity, kindness, loss of innocence, pain, and farts. A gloriously bewitching and dark film which will make you laugh, cry and cringe face-first into a pillow
swiss army man (2016)