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A Real Man
Ten-year-old Emil lives with his dad in an apartment in Taastrup. Following the death of Emil's mother, his father struggles with the role of single parent. In an effort to deal with this lack of fatherly attention and authority, Emil has come up with a set of strange rules and secret projects.
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Plot Summary
A suburban mother, while dealing with her husband's infidelity and a strained relationship with her son, discovers a dark secret about her seemingly perfect neighbor. This discovery plunges her into a dangerous game of cat and mouse as she attempts to uncover the truth and protect her family.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at suspense, many found the execution to be lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the suspense elements to be weak and predictable.
The character development was often criticized as being superficial.
Some reviews noted that the film struggled to establish a compelling narrative.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'A Real Man (2012)' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Christian E. Christiansen, who has directed episodes of popular TV shows like 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Pretty Little Liars', 'A Real Man' did not achieve significant critical or commercial success.
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