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Croney

(4,923 posts) Tue Dec 28, 2021, 02:46 PM Dec 2021

A short review of the 2021 Showtime movie The Humans. No spoilers.

I wish I had that 107 minutes back. I could have mopped the kitchen floor and read some of my book.

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A short review of the 2021 Showtime movie The Humans. No spoilers. (Original Post) Croney Dec 2021 OP

I liked it. It was pretty dark and took awhile to get into, but it's thoughtful and well-acted. Ocelot II Dec 2021 #1

Yes, dark in every way. I was squinting. Croney Dec 2021 #2

I haven't seen it, but it's based on a Tony winning play that garnered a lot of praise Gaugamela Dec 2021 #3

Ocelot II

(120,836 posts)

1. I liked it. It was pretty dark and took awhile to get into, but it's thoughtful and well-acted.

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Tue Dec 28, 2021, 02:49 PM

Dec 2021

Got 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_humans

Croney

(4,923 posts)

2. Yes, dark in every way. I was squinting.

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Tue Dec 28, 2021, 02:51 PM

Dec 2021

I was hopeful at first. I'm glad you liked it.

Gaugamela

(2,657 posts)

3. I haven't seen it, but it's based on a Tony winning play that garnered a lot of praise

Reply to Croney (Original post)

Tue Dec 28, 2021, 03:44 PM

Dec 2021

and positive reviews. Modern plays are often set in one location and center on dialogue and psychological interactions, as opposed to movies which are more visual and based on action. Consequently, plays don’t always translate well into film. It helps to go into it knowing that you’re essentially watching something written for the stage. Actually, it’s best to just see it live on stage.

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