Film Review: ‘A Man Called Otto’: A Homogenized Remake of a Swedish Cult Favorite

Michael Clark
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This past calendar year, professionally speaking, has not worked out well for Tom Hanks. He appeared in three films (“Elvis,” “Pinocchio,” and now “A Man Called Otto”), and none of them come close to matching his glory days of the 1990s or early 2000s (or even his post “Bosom Buddies” 1980s upstart phase).

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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