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Small Apartments

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
8.6K
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Matt Lucas in Small Apartments (2012)
Franklin Franklin plays the alphorn and dreams of Switzerland. His crazy brother sends him fingernail clippings in the mail. One of his neighbors is a forgetful pot-head, the other a gruff busybody who doesn't miss anything. Across the street live a mother and her fifteen-year-old daughter, whom he likes to watch from his window, but none of these are Franklin's real problem. His real problem is that his landlord is dead, laid out on the linoleum of his kitchen, and Switzerland seems farther away all the time.
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A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.A man is surrounded by strange events and odd neighbors in this adaptation of Chris Millis' novel.

  • Director
    • Jonas Åkerlund
  • Writer
    • Chris Millis
  • Stars
    • Matt Lucas
    • Peter Stormare
    • James Caan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    8.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writer
      • Chris Millis
    • Stars
      • Matt Lucas
      • Peter Stormare
      • James Caan
    • 53User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Franklin Franklin
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Mr. Olivetti
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Mr. Allspice
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Simone
    Nugget
    • Franklin's Dog
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Francine
    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Tommy Balls
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Rocky
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Bernard Franklin
    DJ Qualls
    DJ Qualls
    • Artie
    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Dr. Sage Mennox
    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Burt Walnut
    Tara Holt
    Tara Holt
    • Amber
    Noel Gugliemi
    Noel Gugliemi
    • Dog Walker
    David Koechner
    David Koechner
    • Detective O'Grady
    Scott Sheldon
    Scott Sheldon
    • Officer Smith
    David Warshofsky
    David Warshofsky
    • Detective Holman
    Dennis L.A. White
    • Marcus
    • (as Dennis White)
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writer
      • Chris Millis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews53

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    8thepotatoHasEyes

    bizarrely heartwarming, & life's message/answer at the end -sit through it -

    I cant believe no one has reviewed this film- so hard to "label" this one. I can tell you it is a bit "left field" and goes along with "life is stranger than fiction", it is not action packed, it is steady , plodding ,testing your loyalty, weighing you. trying to see if you are worthy of the message this movie delivers,-Literally - the filmmakers have given you life's meaning, spelled out word for word, in a crappy little semi-comedy, on the surface that's what this film is ... but, I'll bet you a dollar, this film makes you cry.

    The main character spends the whole film in his underwear, and Johnny Knoxville does a great job of breaking his typecast in this,

    I cant say this movie is like ..it's not like anything i can think of...maybe kinda has the same feel and pace as "spun", it is not like anything i have seen, it is a twisted tale of human interaction, told from an unwitting standpoint... and if you are like me , you will be sucker punched with the second half of this movie, you WILL be moved , and if you don't cry, I owe you a dollar-- I think this movie changed me--
    7BeneCumb

    Slightly over-sophisticated, but still peculiar and independent

    The movie in question is a 2012 American black comedy directed by a famous video maker (Jonas Åkerlund) and tells the story of an odd obese Switzerland-fan (Franklin Franklin, distinguishably performed by Matt Lucas) who inadvertently kills his landlord. All the characters - in spite of their rank in society - are strange zanies, and even if briefly on screen, they are catchy thanks to good/distinctive actors such as James Caan, Johnny Knoxville, Billy Crystal, James Marsden, Peter Stormare, Amanda Plummer, Dolph Lundgren - first and foremost.

    Apart from crazy moments and depictions, the plot contains several "correct" views on love, friendship, family relations etc, making it hectic and uneven at times, and there are some ending predictability related to the protagonist and bad guys. But as the movie is not long (around 1,5 hours), it is still catchy to watch and you will have your laughs and chuckles.
    8glkris

    A pleasant surprise

    I saw it in redbox and who was in it - It took a few runs to redbox before I rented.

    In the first 15+ minutes I think we just sat there with our mouths open unsure what to think.

    It was not enough to punch the eject but - Wow that character is weird is all I will say.

    By movie's end I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised, a very good movie that held my interest all the way through.

    This is not a bad rent - give it a shot and wait for it to develop. It will not disappoint.
    8tickin

    Definitely worth a watch

    Yes, it's is a quirky little flick. And yes, it may unnerve (or perhaps irritate) some viewers. But there is no doubt it carves it's own path, and a fairly unique one - which isn't easy to do nowadays.

    I'll start by saying that it's a very funny movie at times - in an awkward sort of way. And I enjoyed it just on that level. But after it was over it I realized it had a much more impressive affect on me.

    It probably won't be obvious until the end that there was a lot of care put into the direction and dialogue of this movie. Characters who on the surface seem broken and wayward end up being not much different from you and me. Their delivery is different but their longings are the same. And the director did an ace job of making that point. It's done subtly and he timed the peeks into each character's nature perfectly. It really is a very skillful little movie.

    If you come across it, check it out, and don't abandon it after five minutes because it seems too odd. It's well worth the run and I'm pleased I saw it, almost thankful actually.
    8kaspertime8452

    Outstanding, quirky film

    If you relish the quirkiness of "Juno", "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "Little Miss Sunshine", then you have to see this movie. I won't go into the detail of the plot line as there are plenty of reviews on that already, but if you relish the out of the ordinary compared to the typical Hollywood fare, then watch this movie. You won't be disappointed. Very funny and at times, very touching. All the actors put in great performances and sometimes it's not about the big "stars" you can attract or how many explosions you can create. This movie is about the story, and the lives of the characters within the story.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in twenty days.
    • Goofs
      When Franklin is trying to decide what to do with Mr. Olivetti's body, you can see Mr.Olivetti (who is supposed to be dead) blinking.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Bernard Franklin: [on cassette tape] Franklin, what are we so scared of? You only get one shot at this life. There are no do-overs. Time wasted, is time lost. The past is a ghost. The future a dream. There is only right now. We need to forgive each other, Franklin. Forgive and keep moving forward because we're all so ridiculously imperfect. And we need to find a place we call home. A place where we know we're loved and we feel safe. I see it all so clearly now. It doesn't matter if you live in a small apartment or some big mansion on a hill. Doesn't matter if you live in a mental institution or on some sunny beach in St. Croix. It's all in your mind. Every moment of your life is what you make it. Pain. Love. Fear. Happiness. You choose to feel each of them. So choose to be happy, Franklin. Choose to be happy! 'Cause happiness is a state of mind.

    • Alternate versions
      3 minutes have been cut on the Blu-ray version, most notably a scene between Franklin (Matt Lucas) and Dr. Sage Mennox (Dolph Lundgren, between 85:05 - 87:43 NTSC). That scene was present on the R1 US DVD. None of the Blu-rays (U.S., Norwegian or Australian editions) contain that scene. Australian DVD is also cut (88:24 PAL runtime). However it is reported the German DVD may also be uncut (92:06 PAL runtime).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Blood and Guts with Scott Ian: Scott Ian Gets His Face Cut in Half by Jerry Constantine (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Franklin's Intro
      Written by Per Gessle

      Performed by Per Gessle

      Published by Jimmy Fun Music

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    • Release date
      • March 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chung Cư Kỳ Quái
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Morocco Junction Pictures
      • Deviant Films
      • 1812 Productions
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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