A Man Called Otto (2022) (original) (raw)

Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.

Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. (less)

Director: Marc Forster
Writers: David Magee, Fredrik Backman, Hannes Holm
Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevi�o, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Truman Hanks, Mike Birbiglia
Producer: Fredrik Wikstr�m

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Review by Brian Orndorf, December 28, 2022

5 / 10

�A Man Called Otto� is a remake of a 2015 Swedish picture, �A Man Called Ove,� which was an adaptation of a best-selling 2012 novel by author Fredrik Backman. The material presents a juicy leading role for any actor, and Tom Hanks takes command of the feature, portraying a curmudgeonly man fighting the grieving process while managing the needs of his neighbors. �A Man Called Ove� wasn�t short on crowd-pleasing moments, but the original endeavor managed to find its footing with heavy material, offering an engrossing study of personal connection and pain management. �A Man Called Otto� doesn�t s ...read more...

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