Introduction"Small Apartments" is a 2012 American black comedy film directed by Jonas Åkerlund, based on the unique by Chris Millis. The film's cast is studded with popular stars such as Billy Crystal, Johnny Knoxville, Rebecca De Mornay, James Caan, and Matt Lucas. The film offers an insight into the odd and strange world of Franklin (played by Matt Lucas), who resides in a low-rent apartment building in Los Angeles.
Plot and Characters The film opens with Franklin eliminating his property manager, Mr. Olivetti (played by Peter Stormare), an event that he attempts to cover-up by making it appear like a suicide. Franklin is an eccentric Englishman who imagines Switzerland and plays the Alphorn naked at home, disrupting his next-door neighbors. His house, a mess filled with empty Moxie soda bottles, is a stark contrast to the perfect world he pictures for himself in Switzerland.
Other tenants in the structure consist of Tommy Balls (Johnny Knoxville), a recovering alcoholic; art curator Simone (Juno Temple) and her stoner sweetheart Berger (James Marsden); elderly recluse Mr. Allspice (James Caan); and the constantly mad, never seen Mrs. Greta (Saffron Burrows). All of them have their unique characteristics and quirks, creating a colorful palette of personalities that adorn the various apartments in the erection.
Franklin's Secret As the story unfolds, it's revealed that Franklin has actually been secretly getting cassette tapes from his institutionalized sibling Bernard (James Marsden). Bernard sends out Franklin life recommendations that he dutifully follows. But when the tapes stop coming, Franklin's world spirals out of control, resulting in a series of events that culminate in the death of Mr. Olivetti.
The InvestigationOn the other side, private investigator Burt Walnut (Billy Crystal) is trying to solve the secret of Olivetti's death. Burt, a depressed police ignored by his partner and dealing with a midlife crisis, discovers solace in the event and begins his investigation. As Burt's investigation deepens, it ends up being clear that practically everyone in the structure had the factor to do not like Olivetti.
ConclusionUltimately, "Small Apartments" shows that its characters, all of whom seem failures or castaways in society, are genuinely proficient at heart. Franklin confesses to the murder and Burt chooses to let Franklin pursue understanding that Franklin is not malevolent, just painfully odd and misunderstood. Hence, Small Apartments ends up being a story about isolation, the human requirement for understanding, and people finding their place worldwide.
Overall ImpressionAlthough it utilizes dark humor and presents a wacky set of characters, "Small Apartments" also provides a profound commentary on the worth of human connection, the idea of normality, and the importance of accepting oneself. The film is brimming with dark, offbeat scenarios but is enriched by its characters' struggle to discover happiness, significance, and dignity in an uncaring world. The expert storytelling and the exceptional performances of the cast produce an extraordinary experience.
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