Jacek (Kościukiewicz) is a cocky construction worker who suffers an accident and gets a face transplant. Szumowska’s film is a mix of social satire and identity crisis which treads a fine balance between comic exuberance and the urge to comment on the state of Poland.
Mug treads a fine balance between freewheeling comic exuberance and the urge to comment on the state of Poland. In the end, we are witness to a country that is careering towards hell with a giant statue to point the way.
Worthwhile to everyone besides the Polish tourism board.
Cute devices and simplistic morals hamper this film, despite a promising beginning.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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