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Human Capital
2020
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Positive Reviews
37
Negative reviews
12
Average Rating
3.0
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4.5
Human Capital mostly serves as a reminder that even the best actors cant carry a film so hell bent on validating its own self seriousness.
Rogerebert
2.5
But damned if Human Capital doesnt undermine and undervalue its actors even when its giving them rock solid material to play.
Rogerebert
3.0
And, ultimately, the theme of human capital the satirical question of what human beings in this story are actually worth doesnt offer much sting.
Common Sense Media
1.5
Its middle class denizens arent bored theyre too busy hanging on for dear life.
Variety
3.0
Director Marc Meyers version of the Stephen Amidon novel (adapted by Oren Moverman) is a solid, workmanlike melodrama with an attractive ensemble cast ..
Screen Daily
4.5
A former gambler, he doesnt actually have the net worth required to invest with Quints firm.
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
But maybe Im asking too much of a movie that couldnt bother to call itself anything more than Human Capital.
The New York Times
1.5
Frankly, the payoff to the movies mystery is unsatisfying after all the buildup. None of these three stories really works as a short film on its own.
4.5
A fairly compelling character driven indie drama with a great cast.
JoBlo
3.5
Meyers disjointed approach to Human Capital expertly weaves its story into a gripping mystery thats further elevated by exceptional performances.
Screen Rant
1.5
While it might hold ones attention, the slow moving multi family soap opera is disappointing in the end.
One Guys Opinion
3.8
There are missteps, threads that seems to clash with everything thats woven around them.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Human Capital is very broad at times, but Moverman has interest in these individuals, and Meyes assembles an impressive cast capable of finding behavi ..
Blu Ray
1.9
Its message ... never lands, because the movie itself is apathetic to the one character who matters the most.
Mark Reviews Movies
1.3
Its clear almost instantly that Human Capitals biggest problem is a pervasively, aggressively low rent atmosphere...
Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Its Shannon who commands attention and much of that is due to the subtleties of Hawkes performance. Shes magical as a young woman balancing her convic ..
TV Fanatic
2.5
If you find hedge funds hard to wrap your head around, the movie Human Capital wont do much to ease the confusion.
New York Post
3.1
the films effectiveness is undermined at various points by some questionable plot developments that strain credulity
Q Network
1.5
What should be a thrilling and dramatic 90 minute film feels like a slow 120 minutes instead.
Film Inquiry
3.0
The central puzzle is pleasing enough and theres some nice technical work but overall the film is too disconnected to make an emotional impact on an a ..
Eye For Film
4.0
While Human Capital has no supernatural he was dead the whole time moments, youre going to enjoy a series of excellent performances from its cast, end ..
Flim Threet
3.0
Human Capital is a drama that aims high tackling risk, desire and secrets, using a narrative device that splits the story into three chapters with new ..
Now Toronto
3.0
Shannon and Ians intense romance is the movies most overwrought bit of melodrama, greatly expanded from the Italian film, and it feels like the filmma ..
Film Racket
4.0
Heres a tense, observant film that explores the authenticity of our own hearts.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
Liev Schreiber and a fine cast elevate this multi story film which has echoes of Oscar winning Best Picture Crash.
Dead Line
3.5
With surprising twists and reveals, the movie does a great job of keeping you engaged with the story.
The Mary Sue
3.0
Not without intrigue, there still isnt enough social commentary to warrant its existence.
Fresh Fiction
3.0
However, a compulsive gambler, Drew doesnt really have the proper funds to do so and quickly finds himself in a hot spot when Quints investing bleeds ..
Ion Cinema
3.0
Well shot and acted, Human Capital is small project that benefits greatly from its deep ensemble cast.
Daily Film Fix
4.5
Long believed to be the perfect couple, it doesnt take long to realize that the feeling isnt mutual for Jamie, leading to a tearful and heartbreaking ..
3.8
He figures its worth the risk since hes bound to become rich you can guess what happens instead.
Film Frenzy
2.5
Human Capital lurches out of the gates with a certain amount of swagger, and the casting is something a wonderment, even if the confluence of happenst ..
Cambridge Day
3.1
Had the movie just focused Maya Hawkes character, this would have been a very different production, and arguably, a far better one, as well.
Hollywood News
2.8
it doesnt strike the nerve it should have, Human Capital features strong work from an exceptional cast, especially Schreiber, Tomei and Sarsgaard.
Daily Public
1.5
While the cast offers exceptionally functional performances, the messy structure and the careless script fail to bring the characters to life.
Cocalecas
4.0
The non linear narrative technique works well, effectively providing back story piece by piece and adding to the tension of unmasking a deadly hit and ..
James Wegg Review
1.5
Drew doesnt tell his current wife Ronnie (played by Betty Gabriel) about this deal.
4.5
At times too complicated for its own good, the screenplay juggles stories and perspectives as superb performances carry the day.
Its Just Movies
3.0
Certainly the whodunit element remains vital, but so does the way Meyers/Moverman put the various driving suspects in the spotlight on a couple of dif ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
3.5
The tragic, interconnected nature of Human Capital doesnt break genre conventions, but it still proves utterly compelling thanks to an ensemble who de ..
Brisbanista
3.1
As hes peddling home to his wife through dark winding roads, hes sideswiped by a vehicle and killed.
Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
Oren Movermans screenplay is smart and absorbing and director Marc Meyers handles the non linear structure with skill.
Awfj
3.0
Aside from Drews character, there isnt much for the audience to identify with.
Texas Art & Film
4.5
Meyers admirably unfussy direction and a fine cast all quite capable of radiating intelligence wring the most they can from Movermans juicy script abo ..
Moveable Fest
3.1
The efficient writing and effective direction is a bit too swift to let some of the plot points fully land, and its tied up with far too neat a bow fo ..
Rich Mond
2.0
The overlapping narratives drag the simple story out, making a relatively short 97 minute film feel like a bit of a slog.
Djardine Blogspot
3.8
This engaging film, filled with social issues and consequences, is at once thought provoking as we are challenged intellectually and emotionally.
Reel Honestre Views
3.0
The performances are what truly make Human Capital a film worth seeing.
Star Telegram
4.5
Drew invests money he doesnt have with Quint which goes south quickly.
Showbiz 411
1.5
Human Capitals overlapping structure is hardly unique, but it doesnt pretend to be.
Citizen Damepod
0.5
But Maya Hawkes work with Alex Wolf is what really makes this worth watching.
Film Legacy
3.0
I can only offer light cheer for this movie. Its a chance for these veteran actors to carve out and chow down on something with meat, even if they hav ..
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