The Man
The Man

Movie spotlight

The Man

2007
Movie
60 min
English

An undercover LAPD cop struggles to find a balance between his professional life running sting operations and his family life raising three adopted kids.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users67%
Director: Morgan SpurlockGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for 'Super Size Me,' decides to take on the persona of a stereotypical male in modern American society. He attempts to live as a man by taking on a series of jobs, relationships, and social expectations, all while questioning and documenting the evolving definition of masculinity.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised Spurlock's willingness to explore a complex and often debated topic. While some found the documentary insightful and thought-provoking, others felt it lacked depth or offered overly simplistic conclusions about contemporary masculinity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious attempt to dissect modern masculinity.

  • Criticized by some for not delving deep enough into the subject matter.

  • Morgan Spurlock's signature investigative style is present, though applied to a more personal and sociological theme.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the documentary to be an interesting and somewhat entertaining exploration of what it means to be a man today, with many appreciating Spurlock's personal involvement and direct approach.

Fun Fact

Morgan Spurlock intended to portray a 'stereotypical' man, but found himself struggling to embody one, leading him to question the validity and usefulness of such stereotypes in the first place.

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