Small Apartments
Small Apartments

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Small Apartments

2012
Movie
96 min
English

When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide the body, only to find that the distractions of lust, the death of his beloved brother, and a crew of misfit characters force him on a journey where a fortune awaits him.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users48%
Director: Jonas ÅkerlundGenres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A melancholic tenant inherits his estranged father's decrepit apartment, only to discover a disturbing secret hidden within. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a bizarre web of quirky characters and escalating chaos. The film follows his attempts to navigate the increasingly surreal situation while grappling with his own personal demons.

Critical Reception

Small Apartments received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its dark humor and quirky characters to be more bizarre than effective. While some appreciated its unique style and performances, many felt the film lacked narrative coherence and ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's eccentric characters and dark humor are its main draw, though not always successful.

  • Lacks a clear narrative and often feels overly strange without earning it.

  • Performances are noted as a highlight, particularly from the lead cast.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split response, with some appreciating the film's offbeat nature and performances, while others found it too strange, confusing, or lacking in substance.

Fun Fact

The film was inspired by a short story of the same name by Chris Pekar.

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