Un hombre diferente

Similar in ways to The Substance, also released in 2024, A Different Man follows Edward who alters his life with surgery pressured to become a better version of himself. Less 'in your face' (pun not intended) than The Substance, Aaron Schimberg doesn't fully satisfy in following Edward's transition.

Pre-surgery Edward feels victimised and intimidated by strangers he meets. People want to be able to acknowledge him but these seem to serve as curiosities. His neighbour Ingrid shows warmth and willingness as she searches for the beauty within Edward. His early transformation however is where A Different Man doesn't fully realise it's capabilities.

The tenderness by Edward is lost with his transformation as the film deals with his emotions around friends he had made and what they may have a fondness to. It feels like a film without an ending planned. There is little in terms of a redemption arc.

A Different Man is a well crafted film but lacks a little bite but it's still a worthwhile film I wouldn't hesitate to reccommend.