REVIEW MOVIE: A MAN CALLED OTTO

Title: A Man Called Otto

Director: Marc Forster

Cast: 

Tom Hanks as Otto

Mariana Treviño as Marisol

Rachel Keller as Sonya

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Juan

Truman Hanks as Young Otto

Mike Birbiglia as Dan

Synopsis: 

    A Man Called Otto tells a touching and funny story about loss, love and life. Otto Anderson is a 63 year old widower living in the suburban of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who feels hopeless after losing his wife and trying to commit suicide. Otto has a role as a neighborhood watchdog, has a perfectionist character and make sure his neighbors follow the rules. Every morning Otto would go around checking every corner of the neighborhood. Almost everyone who met Otto found him annoying. However, his life changes when new pregnant neighbor Marisol, and her family try to befriend him. Otto attempts suicide several times, but is always interrupted by Marisol and her family and other unexpected encounters. Meanwhile, Otto remembers his past with his wife Sonya, as well as key moments in his life. While Otto is waiting on the train platform for his final suicide attempt, he saves a man who falls onto the train tracks. This incident made him realize the value of life and he chose to live and lead a more meaningful life by focusing on his neighbors and the people around him. 

    In the middle of the cold winter, Marisol pays attention to Otto by knocking on his door to share food, ask for help, and check on his condition. Through sincerity, Marisol makes Otto realize that life must go on, in the absence of Sonya. Otto suddenly faints and is taken to the hospital, Otto considers Marisol as his closest family. Later Marisol gives birth to a son, Marco. Otto gives the baby beds he made when Sonya was pregnant to Marisol and Tommy, and becomes closer to his neighbors. Three years later, Tommy realizes that Otto did not shovel his walkway, and he and Marisol discover that Otto had died of heart failure, and left Marisol a letter leaving her a house, savings, a new truck, and a cat, as well. as his wishes for his funeral.

Review:

    The movie tells about the idea of hurting oneself and shows a series of funny situations where Otto tries to end his life but keeps getting interrupted. These situations eventually make Otto realize that even though he's lost his wife and career, life can still be enjoyable. The film has a somewhat dark side, and as it progresses, it can see that Otto has given up, and the fact that he doesn't show any emotion about it makes the movie even more bittersweet. The movie is a delightful blend of humor and touching moments. It's well-crafted, so we can easily understand Otto's life and surroundings, and it also has some emotional moments when the characters' true feelings shine through.

    The movie has a fantastic group of actors, with Tom Hanks in the main role as Otto. Tom Hanks gives a fantastic performance as Otto.  He plays the character with charm and humor, showing all the little things that make Otto unique. Mariana Treviño also does a great job as Marisol, bringing kindness and care to her character. Truman Hanks, Tom Hanks' real-life son, also appears in the movie, playing young Otto Anderson in flashbacks and delivers good performance.

    A Man Called Otto is a must-watch for anyone looking for light relief, but it also makes you think about life, love, and the value of friendship. It might not be as deep as some other films with similar themes, but it's a touching and enjoyable movie that can make you both smile and shed a tear.