It will be no surprise to anyone to learn that the world is full of tools. Some professions attract more tools than most; you can't get a job in the media without being one, for instance.

A tool has one purpose, and one purpose only, and that's to be annoying. It's very limited in its appeal and not very useful. But what if your average tool could be more than just annoying; what if that tool could be put to good use and do other things too.

Daniel Radcliffe plays more than just a tool in his latest film - he plays a multi-tool, which is both cool and handy.

Having spent more time than he would care to mention, stuck on a desert island on his own, Hank (Paul Dano) has had enough and is about to take his own life. But just as he's about to let the rope around his neck do its thing, he notices a body wash up on the shore in front of him.

Rushing to finally see another human being, Hank is disappointed to find that the male body that has swept up is in fact dead. Or is he? The body appears to be suffering from a bit of a flatulence problem, which dead bodies - particularly those that have been deceased for some time - aren't known to suffer from. But Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) - the name he gives him - isn't your average dead body, as Hank soon discovers, as he manages to finally leave the island behind, thanks to Manny's help.

Hank's joy of finally getting off the island is soon curtailed when he finds himself and Manny have landed on a shore that appears to be just as remote. Undeterred, Hank makes his way through the dense forest, with Manny on his back, in an attempt to find his way home. As time passes, Hank discovers that Manny is more useful than he could possibly imagine, providing a surprising array of skills that not only keep the pair alive, but help them on their journey back to civilisation.

If the above description sounds somewhat vague and more woolly than usual, there is a reason (for a change): Swiss Army man is one of those films best viewed with as little knowledge about it going in to it, to get the most out of it. Undoubtedly the most quirky film of the year to date, it is a film that you will either get, or not.

This directorial debut by the DANIELS - Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schneinert - is a superbly crafted examination of what it means to be alive, through a growing friendship, albeit an unusual one. Equal parts thought provoking and just plain silly, the film is a creative tour de force, as Manny's body is used to absurd lengths to get its two main protagonists out of the shit.

Although the visual treatment is a definite aid, much of what happens on screen and how it captivates an audience is down to the performances given by Dano and Radcliffe. The film isn't an easy sell, but these gifted actors are top notch salesman. Dano has a sensitivity gene that makes him the perfect underdog; Hank is an everyman who just wants to be loved. Radcliffe, in a role that more than any other, could finally bury Potter for good, breathes life into corpse Manny.

Swiss Army Man won't be to everyone's liking, it may be just a little too quirky for some, but for those who do get it, there's a very good chance it could be their new favourite film.

Inventive, weird, surreal and gross, it's a film that works on a number of levels. It's overriding factor though, is that it's hugely entertaining. If you love cinema, you'll love it too.