This Must Be the Place

Shayon (Sean Penn), a retired rock star living a decadent life in Dublin, learns that his father, a former Nazi SS officer and Holocaust denier, is dying in New York. He travels to America to attend his father's funeral, but upon arrival, discovers his father had been obsessed with hunting down Alois Brunner, the former SS officer responsible for his mother's death during the Holocaust. Shayon inherits his father's quest, embarking on a peculiar journey across America to find Brunner, encountering various eccentric characters along the way.

"This Must Be the Place" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised Sorrentino's unique visual style, Sean Penn's committed performance, and the film's unconventional narrative, some found the plot meandering and the tone uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its artistic ambition and others finding it pretentious or inaccessible.

• Praised for its striking visuals and Sean Penn's daring performance.
• Noted for its quirky, offbeat humor and unique take on themes of identity and revenge.
• Criticized by some for an unfocused narrative and an inconsistent tone between drama and comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique artistic vision and Sean Penn's transformative role, often highlighting its memorable moments and distinctive style. However, some found the plot confusing or the character's motivations unclear, leading to a less enthusiastic reception from a portion of the audience.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Sean Penn received a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globe Awards.

Sean Penn's distinctive look as Cheyenne, particularly his elaborate hairstyle, was inspired by Robert Smith of The Cure and Bono from U2 in their early careers.