Sebastian Stan plays an actor with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that produces benign skin tumors all over his face. After undergoing facial-reconstructive surgery, he gets the opportunity to play himself in a play. Complications arise when a man who still has the condition shows up (Adam Pearson). This is an unusual film in subject and execution. Stan does a fine job and Pearson is delightful, but the story has muddled moments that seem facile or confusing. The script by Aaron Schimberg (who also directed) sometimes feels more manipulative than realistic. He’s trying too hard, but the direction lacks any bite. The film ends up being a surface satire about one man’s obsession that’s sometimes mildly provocative. 
(3 / 5)
