Mortys
Mortys

Mortys

2011Movie8 minFrench

An emotional and generational conflict between mother and son in the twenty-first century, except for one detail: Mother is none other than death.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users71%
Director: Jeff BaenaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely and eccentric young man, with aspirations of becoming a taxidermist, finds himself drawn into the peculiar world of his neighbors after his mother's death. As he navigates his grief and his unusual hobby, he becomes entangled in the complex relationships and bizarre lives of those around him, leading to unexpected and often awkward encounters.

Critical Reception

Mortys was met with mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its unique blend of dark humor and emotional depth. Critics often highlighted the performances of the main cast and the film's quirky, offbeat sensibility.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive, deadpan humor and unconventional storytelling.
  • Appreciated for strong performances, particularly from the lead and supporting cast.
  • Some found the pacing uneven or the subject matter too niche.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a quirky and often funny exploration of grief and unusual passions. Many appreciated the dark humor and the unique characters, though some noted it could be a bit strange or slow at times.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Great Dictator', but it was changed to 'Mortys' to avoid confusion with Charlie Chaplin's classic film and to better reflect the protagonist's name and the film's quirky tone.

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