Odd Little Man
Odd Little Man

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Odd Little Man

2000
Movie
88 min
Norwegian

Little Oddemann uses every means available to find Jesus, including his slingshot. The film takes us to Norway in the late '30s, where we meet a series of burlesque and humorous characters, whose antics convince Oddemann that growing up may be a bad idea. Yet Oddemann finds there are certain rewards to being grown-up, such as partying and chasing women, that merit closer examination.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jean-Pierre JeunetGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely, eccentric young man living in a bizarre, isolated community discovers a mysterious object that drastically alters his perception of reality. As he delves deeper into its secrets, he grapples with his own identity and the strange rules that govern his world. His journey leads him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and the peculiar society he inhabits.

Critical Reception

Odd Little Man was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its unique visual style and quirky narrative. However, some found its eccentricities and pacing to be divisive, leading to a less universally acclaimed status than some of Jeunet's other works. Audiences were generally intrigued by its offbeat charm and memorable performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual aesthetic and imaginative storytelling.

  • Some critics found the film's unusual tone and deliberate pacing to be challenging.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, were often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's originality and its whimsical, dreamlike atmosphere. Many enjoyed the lead actor's performance and the visually striking direction, finding it to be a refreshing and memorable cinematic experience. Some viewers noted that the plot could be a bit convoluted at times, but the overall mood and creativity were highly valued.

Fun Fact

The peculiar, almost surreal visual style of 'Odd Little Man' was heavily influenced by the director's background in animation and his desire to create a world that felt both familiar and alien.

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