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A Man Called Otto
Fall in love with the grumpiest man in America.
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.
- Original title
- A Man Called Otto
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $113,360,085
badelf
Jun 24, 2026 · via TMDB
This is based on Fredrik Backman's absolutely brilliant and touching novel A Man Called Ove, and is also a remake of the 2015 Swedish film that earned two Oscar nominations. Of course, the movie is just a shadow of the novel; no adaptation could capture everything Backman achieves on the page. But the writers and director Marc Forster did a very decent job of paring the story down to essential plot and successfully transplanting it to America, finding the universality in Backman's grumpy Swedish widower. What carries the film is Tom Hanks and Mariana Treviño. Their performances and chemistry are genuinely affecting; Treviño brings warmth and persistent cheerfulness that slowly chips away at Otto's armor, and the two actors create a believable relationship that shifts from antagonism to unlikely friendship. Hanks commits fully to the role, finding moments of real pathos beneath the curmudgeonly exterior. That said, I honestly think Harrison Ford or Clint Eastwood would have made a better Ove/Otto. Hanks, for all his skill, couldn't quite convey the full complexity of the character in Backman's novel. There's a certain hardness, a lifetime of disappointment calcified into bitter principle, that requires an actor comfortable inhabiting genuine unlikability. Hanks is too inherently sympathetic; even when playing difficult, he signals the good heart underneath. Ove needs to feel truly impossible before we understand why. Still, this is a competent, heartfelt adaptation that captures enough of Backman's spirit to be worthwhile, even if it can't match either the novel or, likely, the Swedish original. 7/10: a decent remake that succeeds on the strength of its leads, even if it doesn't fully capture the novel's depth.
PeaceMeal
Dec 11, 2024 · via TMDB
A Man Called Otto was an incredible surprise for me, as a big Tom Hanks fan, but not in a good way. Tom Hanks starred in, and produced, this film, made popular in some literatary circles who enjoy books of this European very-dry comedy. For many that praise the movie are familiar with the original book, or similarly themed British movies. I wasn't. Simply put, having seen every Tom Hanks movie, this one was simply awful in so many ways. I kept waiting for a turn of events that would pull me in as a viewer, but it never happened. I left feeling depressed and saddened at having wasted two hours of my precious life going through such a terrible journey. Shockingly, this movie is categorized as a "Comedy". Needless to say, I didn't laugh or smile once during the movie. Tom Hanks should stick to acting.
tmdb51616167
Sep 1, 2024 · via TMDB
#MovieReview #AManCalledOtto Initially hesitant to watch "A Man Called Otto" due to doubts about its ability to captivate my interest, I waited for its streaming release. Tom Hanks' involvement and the lengthy runtime coupled with lackluster promotional material contributed to my hesitation. To my pleasant surprise, the film turned out to be fantastic. With a well-crafted script and Tom Hanks delivering an outstanding performance, the movie was truly remarkable and enjoyable to watch. Witnessing the transformation of an elderly, embittered man into a loving and remarkable character was a highlight. While the movie seems tailor-made for streaming, it still managed to perform decently in theaters, meeting its financial goals. However, I believe its true potential could have been realized through a streaming release from the start, potentially turning it into a major hit. I highly recommend watching it on a streaming platform for an enriching viewing experience.
ARGMAN
Mar 2, 2024 · via TMDB
Two problems: Hilarious enforcing of Woke Agenda + being too preachy and politically correct.
Peter McGinn
Mar 21, 2023 · via TMDB
I had read the book and watched the original Swedish version of the movie before I had a chance to watch this, so I suppose I had some baggage to carry going into it. But I liked the film, especially the irrepressible Marisol, Otto’s new neighbor next door. I tried to avoid the thoughts of “Was that in the original?” and the like and just let it roll over me. Oddly enough, I wasn’t sure that the two characters that played young and old Otto seemed like the sort who would be DIY experts. I am not sure there is a look for that sort of skill set. Perhaps his social ineptitude planted that doubt in me. But it was worth watching, if not something I will ever feel the urge to repeat.
Nathan
Feb 1, 2023 · via TMDB
A Man Called Otto is heartfelt and sad story about a widowed husband trying to find his place in the world without his wife. It is incredibly touching and can resonate with any audience member no matter the age. Going into the film, I was expecting it to have it's sad moments but there are times where this movie gets very dark. This was a surprise and it is a major tonal shift from the rest of the film. It works really well as this tonal juxtaposition is a metaphor for how Otto is feeling on the inside versus the positivity that is given to him in his every day life. Tom Hanks delivers a great performance here. He had great comedic timing and delivered a tremendous amount of emotion in just his subtle facial expressions. Mariana Treviño was excellent and her chemistry with Hanks is superb throughout the film. Her hard fast nature is able to drive a wedge into Otto, giving him the ability to open up for the first time and genuinely live since the passing of his wife. It worked wonderfully and was a highlight of the film. The majority of the other performances were poor... I liked the kids though. The plot is pretty generic in terms of overall structure, I could have predicted the ending after the first ten minutes. It differentiates itself by having a very real and brutal look at the mental health of a widower. How someone's lack of direction and companionship can lead them down a dark path. It was great. This movie does try to shoe horn in some social commentary about transgender acceptance and societies selfishness with phones. I am all for giving that type of representation in film, but it was done here in a very inorganic way, making it feel not genuine. Overall, this movie accomplished its goal and made me cry. It really affected me as both my grandmothers are widowed and it let me gain a view of what they went through in the aftermath of losing a partner. Score: 72% Verdict: Good
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