I didn't know this was based on a true story, so after seeing the film, I am definitely going to check out the documentary that details the life and work of Mark Hogencamp. This is a sad and distressing film, and yet one leavened by humour and optimism. Oh, and it's also injected with that Zemeckis movie magic that brings Marks story, and the town of Marwen to life. Worth a watch.

Interesting premise. Interesting story. Clever presentation. Great cast. It left me wanting to see the documentary that this was based on (MARWENCOL) and see a Behind the Scenes look at the making of this film (I found https://youtu.be/wPljaZYCuFk). I give this film a 7 (good) out of 10. [Drama based on a Real Life story]

So many people involved in the production of this movie and not one of them knew that Lightyear is not a measure of time?

Without the cast, this would have been a score of 1/10. This movie was the story of a hateful sexist and misogynist, who was [spoiler]beaten by a crew of neo-Nazis, b/c they thought that he was gay. The irony was that his views of women were shared by the neo-Nazis. They both saw women as sex objects who served no other purpose.[/spoiler] This was a movie about a man who doesn't deserve to be remembered. He's not a sympathetic figure. It's really disgusting that this was propped up the way it was. I'm saddened that the women who starred in this chose to do so.

This is one of those times where it is tough to give a a rating to a movie. After all, in this movie there is a LOT to like. First and foremost, the acting is superb. I have long been a fan of Carrell in dramatic roles and I've never seen him more vulnerable than he is in this role. And the supporting actors - they are all superb and do a great job delivering a movie that is full of love and empathy. That said, at times it isn't a great watch. I think that what they did with the live-action dolls was commendable... at times (especially the last sequence) they went on for too long. follow me at https://IHATEBadMovies.com or facebook IHATEBadMovies