A Different Man is well written in places by director Simberg, but the ending is a steep drop in comparison to the rest of the material and is much more exciting than the film's final scenes would lead the audience to believe. Edward is more jealous than understanding, so character development is lost along the way.
A Different Man's second half drags on a lot of the plot in the second half. Whatever the film was trying to say about appearances being deceptive and the mistakes people make in life gets lost in the shuffle towards the end. The plot is decent at the start and Stan is always worth watching, despite some issues with his character's portrayal. Pearson is also given time to shine and proves through his performance that he is a very talented actor.
Aaron Schimberg should have gone back to the editing room and tinkered with the portrayal of the character Ingrid. She may be the most attractive member of the film's cast, but her behavior often seems inauthentic throughout the film. It feels like there was more to the original script than the finished film. Despite its limitations, A Different Man is interesting and may strike a chord with viewers who want to learn about the impact of a physical disability on people trying to survive in a world where appearances are everything. Appearances can be both seductive and deceiving, and this film, despite its flaws, is a poignant reminder of that fact. The film is available to stream on Afdah Stream.