Hesher

After his mother's death, a grieving teenager T.J. and his father are struggling to cope with their loss. Their lives are disrupted when a charismatic and destructive stranger named Hesher inserts himself into their home. Hesher's presence, though chaotic and unconventional, begins to affect everyone around him, forcing them to confront their grief and the complexities of their relationships.

Hesher received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its dark humor, emotional depth, and the performances of its cast, particularly Joseph Gordon-Levitt. While some found its tone uneven, many appreciated its willingness to explore difficult themes with a unique, albeit sometimes jarring, approach.

• Praised for its surprisingly effective dark humor and emotional resonance.
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt's performance as the titular character was a standout.
• Some found the film's tone to be tonally inconsistent, veering between tragedy and absurdism.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's unconventional approach to grief and its strong performances, with many noting the unique character of Hesher. However, some found the film's bleakness and Hesher's destructive behavior to be off-putting.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt shaved his head and grew out his facial hair for months to prepare for his role as Hesher.