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Humane

Humane

2024

Caitlin Cronenberg

Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Peter Gallagher, Enrico Colantoni ...

5.2

109

Sci-Fi. Thriller In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.

	Media	Author	Review
		David Ehrlich IndieWire	"Caitlin Cronenberg’s slight but steel-eyed 'Humane' takes a hard look — or at least an unflinching glance — at the irreconcilable relationship between self-interest and saving the planet
		Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror	" A solid plot that works well thanks to the cast (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Justin Clark Slant	"Cronenberg vests her images with an eerie, confident power, but that’s more evident in her examinations of the frictions between the characters, and not so much in the tapestry of murder and mayhem that ensues. Unfortunately, too much of the second half is focused on the latter (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Alissa Wilkinson The New York Times	"[It] builds this world at a satisfyingly rapid speed, raising stakes so quickly that you’re left breathless as the implications sink in"
		Brent Simon AV Club	"A darkly humorous horror thriller that invites viewers to have some fun with the arguably dreadful and untenable state of the world"
		Kurt Halfyard Screen Anarchy	"Cronenberg succeeds in getting the tone right (...) But the devil is still in the details. 'Humane' is perhaps not quiet, or absurd, enough to join the canon just yet"
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"Cronenberg turns out to be a terrific director of actors, and we're held by the toxic theatrical juiciness of the sibling rivalry"
		Christian Gallichio The Playlist	"In isolation, the bifurcation works but, taken together, it suggests an underbaked concept that was never fully realized"
		Shaina Weatherhead Collider	"The film boasts a strong cast, with an excellent performance by Enrico Colantoni in particular, and effective scenes of body horror."
		Alistair Ryder The Film Stage	"Once the film shifts into conventional-thriller territory, it proved engrossing enough that I never felt I needed to learn more about this socially fragmented dystopia"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"[It] is an interesting story told in a deeply uninteresting manner (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Tyler Nichols JoBlo	"Caitlin Cronenberg does her family name proud (...) While it may have been an uncomfortable experience, I really enjoyed 'Humane.' (...) Rating: ★★★★★★★★ (out of 10)"
		Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times	"There are some delightfully squeamish scenes (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter	"One can’t help but wish for deeper world- and character-building. Humane offers just enough action and sociopolitical scope that you root for it to deliver more, and better, on its promise."
		Andrew Parker The Gate	"'Humane' coasts swiftly along under the power of its own confidence and the contributions of a wickedly delightful ensemble cast"
		Peter Howell Toronto Star	"One of the most potent aspects of 'Humane' is how it incorporates shame into the narrative, which somehow makes it feel all the more Canadian (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting	"[It] features a compelling cast that ensures a darkly funny and entertaining, yet straightforward, chamber piece (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"An eco-drama about how the rich have become convinced that even the end of the world won’t affect them (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Matthew Jackson Paste Magazine	"It's solid, and at its best it's an impishly entertaining little thriller"

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