A Man Called Otto (2022, D: Forster) S: Tom Hanks
11-08-22, 10:52 AM
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A Man Called Otto (2022, D: Forster) S: Tom Hanks
Discover what can happen when you let life in. See Tom Hanks as Otto in #AManCalledOtto, in select theaters Christmas and starts everywhere January 13.
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Cast Away), Mariana Treviño (Club the Cuervos), Rachel Keller (Fargo) and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Magnificent Seven). The screenplay is written by Academy Award® nominee David Magee (Best Adapted Screenplay, Life of Pi, 2012; Best Adapted Screenplay, Finding Neverland, 2004) based upon the best-selling novel “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. The film is also based on the Swedish film written and directed by Hannes Holm. The film is being produced by Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro.
Based on the comical and moving # 1 New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.
Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Cast Away), Mariana Treviño (Club the Cuervos), Rachel Keller (Fargo) and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Magnificent Seven). The screenplay is written by Academy Award® nominee David Magee (Best Adapted Screenplay, Life of Pi, 2012; Best Adapted Screenplay, Finding Neverland, 2004) based upon the best-selling novel “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. The film is also based on the Swedish film written and directed by Hannes Holm. The film is being produced by Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro.
Previously made as the 2015 Oscar nominated Swedish film, A Man Called Ove (currently on Prime, if interested).
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11-08-22, 02:12 PM
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Re: A Man Called Otto (2022, D: Forster) S: Tom Hanks
Originally Posted by TomOpus
When I saw the title thought it was going to be an Otto Preminger biopic.
11-08-22, 02:40 PM
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I would have sworn the title was a play on A Fish Called Wanda (Kevin Kline played the man named Otto), but since it is based on a Swedish novel originally titled "A Man Called Ove", I guess not. Funny coincidence, though.
12-01-22, 04:55 PM
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01-04-23, 04:29 PM
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This is starting to play in more theatres this weekend and will expand the following week.
The trailers aren't doing it for me. Maybe it's because they seem to be barely even hinting at a major part of the story, but it just looks so sanitized to me. That generally seems to be the case with English language retellings and looking at some of review blurbs kind of confirms that. I would say to just watch the Swedish film.
Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_man_called_otto
The trailers aren't doing it for me. Maybe it's because they seem to be barely even hinting at a major part of the story, but it just looks so sanitized to me. That generally seems to be the case with English language retellings and looking at some of review blurbs kind of confirms that. I would say to just watch the Swedish film.
Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_man_called_otto
Last edited by dex14; 01-04-23 at 04:39 PM.
01-04-23, 08:42 PM
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The book was good and so is the original Swedish film.
Looks like this is just another pointless remake simply because people don't like to read subtitles. The reviews aren't very good either - especially when compared to the original film.
Looks like this is just another pointless remake simply because people don't like to read subtitles. The reviews aren't very good either - especially when compared to the original film.
01-05-23, 03:17 AM
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As Hanks As It Gets
01-06-23, 08:48 AM
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I continue to be stunned at how poor Tom Hanks is at choosing interesting/good roles and films to do since the 1990s ended.
I mean I’m sure he gets offered all the best stuff over the years, but I have been wildly disappointed at how his career turned out as a whole.
This movie doesn’t even look good .
I mean I’m sure he gets offered all the best stuff over the years, but I have been wildly disappointed at how his career turned out as a whole.
This movie doesn’t even look good .
01-06-23, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nesbit
As Hanks As It Gets
01-06-23, 04:07 PM
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Re: A Man Called Otto (2022, D: Forster) S: Tom Hanks
Can't go wrong with Hanks, but yeah...looks predictable, but still entertaining enough to watch. Nothing mind blowing here...unless he ends up being a ghost, retired CIA Agent with abilities, or the neighborhood is Hell or some shit. 
01-06-23, 09:55 PM
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Who would want to see a movie that would have a chance to win awards? 
01-06-23, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Throwing Copper
I continue to be stunned at how poor Tom Hanks is at choosing interesting/good roles and films to do since the 1990s ended.
I mean I’m sure he gets offered all the best stuff over the years, but I have been wildly disappointed at how his career turned out as a whole.
This movie doesn’t even look good .
I mean I’m sure he gets offered all the best stuff over the years, but I have been wildly disappointed at how his career turned out as a whole.
This movie doesn’t even look good .
Being generous with my definition of "Good movie" we have what? Captain Phillips, Sully, Bridge of Spies, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, News of the World. The Post? Toy Story 4.
I guess that's not a terrible track record, but he starred in a lot of mediocre films during that two decade period as well.
01-07-23, 09:39 PM
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Maybe Hanks wants to stray from playing likeable characters with this and Colonel Tom Parker but I assume in this movie he redeems himself and changes.
01-22-23, 01:23 AM
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I just watched the movie today. it was a decent off-beat movie, but somewhat predictable in a number of scenes. If you haven't seen it, think of it as Grand Torino minus all the gang violence.
01-25-23, 08:00 AM
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Saw this yesterday on $5 Tuesdays. Had previously seen the trailer and some commercials but didn't really know the plot. Assumed it was a Grumpy old man type movie but darker and more tragic than I expected. Even though it is Tom Hanks and they try to make it comedic, a noose is still a noose and they show the actual attempts. I do like the sense of community and looking out for each other that seems to be missing nowadays. Ultimately a good film, not great and won't win a bunch awards, but can see why it is making money and leaving a favorable impression on audiences.
01-26-23, 05:03 PM
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Re: A Man Called Otto (2022, D: Forster) S: Tom Hanks
I liked this film. It gets a bit TOO cliched in the last 15 or 20 minutes, but before then, it's a pretty good movie. Certainly worth a rental if you don't plan to see it in theaters.
01-27-23, 11:12 AM
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This has quietly grossed nearly $40m in the US.
01-27-23, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RichC2
This has quietly grossed nearly $40m in the US.
01-28-23, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
I liked this film. It gets a bit TOO cliched in the last 15 or 20 minutes, but before then, it's a pretty good movie. Certainly worth a rental if you don't plan to see it in theaters.
I thought the tone was a bit of a mess but I'm unfamiliar with the source material or the original Swedish film
Tom Hanks' performance was solid but I really enjoyed Mariana Treviño's performance in this film.
01-31-23, 08:15 AM
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Wife and I, in our mid-60s, are hitting this at our local military base theater on Saturday. Aged Tom Hanks is a draw for us, LOL.
02-02-23, 10:35 PM
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3/14/203
Will it come to Netflix soon?
I thought Sony had a deal with Netflix?
Will it come to Netflix soon?
I thought Sony had a deal with Netflix?
