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Review: Swiss Army Man (2016)

Swiss Army Man (2016) Firstly, do not let the above picture deceive you, this film is 100% a comedy, and it's likely one of the most absurd ones you will ever watch. The film stars Paul Dano, a very talented actor who's penchant for odd roles is whole-heartedly utilized here. Opposite Dano is Daniel Radcliffe who seems to be taking the furthest role possible from his recent, and famous stint as Harry Potter. Here, however, he is not The Boy Who Lived, but more aptly, The Farting Boy Who Died. You see, the film is about Hank (Dano), a seeming castaway who is on the brink of suicide. All that saves him is a corpse that he finds that has washed ashore (Radcliffe). The corpse is very much a corpse, except it has the unique quality of... being able to fart... constantly. Yes, you read that right... Throughout the film, Dano finds that the corpse (whom he names Manny) may also have some other equally-absurd talents that may just help him survive in the wilderness, hence the tit...