A man Called Otto

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Call Number: DVD Comedy Man
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Pittsfield Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

Originally released as a motion picture in 2023.
Wide screen (1.85:1).
Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-rulfo, Cameron Britton, Mike Birbiglia.
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, it tells the story of Otto Anderson, a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside down.
DVD, wide screen; Dolby digital 5.1.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

OK Dramedy submitted by kencza on June 18, 2023, 10:12pm Grouchy Hanks grumps through most of the movie,
MariaTrevino is excellent as Marisol

Sweet submitted by cldaniels on June 21, 2023, 9:16pm A sweet story filled with excintric characters that form a community.

Disappointing submitted by aec on June 29, 2023, 1:43pm Tom Hanks' performance was fine, however, the movie was an American version of the 2014 Swedish movie, "A Man Called Ove", which was very well done.

Beautiful submitted by aayushis on July 12, 2023, 1:49pm Good adaption of the book. heartwarming

Enjoyable submitted by Zekicmom on July 14, 2023, 8:03am I was worried the movie would be complete predictable and just another rehash of the grumpy man turned kind because of a cute kid, but somehow it wasn’t. The last Tom Hanks movie I had seen before this one was when he played Mr. Rogers, and this was quite a different roll. But despite being angry at the world, Otto can’t seem to help himself from caring about the people around him. Great supporting cast, especially the actress who played the character of Marisol. I’d love to have her family as my neighbors.

Worth the time submitted by katieepage on July 15, 2023, 9:36pm I sobbed at varying extremes throughout this movie… in a good way. This movies is very well done and the characters were really engaging. Highly recommend.

Heartwarming submitted by annathel on July 23, 2023, 5:10pm It's definitely not what I expected from a comedy, but it does have funny moments. Tom Hanks truly has range. I appreciate that the movie has a trigger warning at the beginning and resources at the end for anyone who may need them.

I liked It! submitted by smog58 on July 25, 2023, 12:23pm A perfectionist widower finally overcomes his anger and sadness when a new neighbor persists on friendship. The younger version of Otto in the flashbacks is not convincible, but still a nice little story.

A man called Otto. submitted by yufamily on July 28, 2023, 12:25pm Tom Hanks does a nice job of playing Otto but the “A man called Ove” is better.