Review of The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013) by Ben L — 01 Feb 2016
This film is all about a man named Allan who has lived an extremely full life without being the smartest guy around. We follow him both in the present day, as he escapes his nursing home and goes on an unexpected adventure, and in the past, as he talks about all the things he's done in life.
It's very reminiscent of Forrest Gump, except instead of just being present at momentous occasions, Allan is involved in them behind the scenes. The movie is surprisingly hilarious, and I loved watching the adventure unfold.
The different events that Allan goes through, almost by accident, are great. I loved the cast of characters that get swept up in Allan's adventures as well (everyone from drug dealers to an elephant get involved.
) The humor does get a little dark at times, and expects you to laugh when certain people die, but I thought they did a magnificent job of creating a world where that worked for me. Perhaps the only real failure that I can pinpoint in The 100-Year-Old Man is that the movie feels a bit too long in certain parts.
Also the portrayals of some famous historical figures is not very good. I hate to talk negatively about this movie, though. There was so much that I enjoyed, and I had so many genuine laugh-out-loud moments, that I have to recommend it to others.
It's not a deep film, it doesn't have a whole lot to say, but it is just plain fun.
This review of The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013) was written by Ben L on 01 February 2016.
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has generally received positive reviews.
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