A drama in which an artist creates a miniature world to aid his recovery following a brutal attack.
A genuine oddity, Welcome To Marwen may not hit the emotional highs but mixes high-concept fun with a sincere attempt to describe trauma in an original visceral way. And Zemeckis’ filmmaking remains exemplary.
Robert Zemeckis tries too hard to sentimentalise Mark Hogancamp’s story, meaning what might have been a complicated drama plays like a dud Forrest Gump.
The film is an arresting and very original affair - a mainstream film about a hate crime that plays out like an escapist fantasy adventure.
Zemeckis gets the best out of Carell, but doesn’t really get close to his subject.
This dramatised version isn't as compelling in its handling of trauma, relying on cliched romantic tropes to push the story forward and short-changing its subjects with cheesy dialogue.
Like the animated intrusions into Hogancamp’s life, the good and the bad of the film are a thoroughly blended mixture.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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