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Humane
2024 93 min Canada R 16+
★6.0
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Caitlin Cronenberg
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Description
In the wake of an environmental collapse that has forced 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.
US Gross:
$44,509
Starring
Jay Baruchel
Actor
Emily Hampshire
Actor
Peter Gallagher
Actor
Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
Humane is a polarizing directorial debut that explores provocative themes of state-mandated euthanasia and climate crisis through a fractured family dynamic. While some critics praise its timely and tense premise, others find the narrative execution uneven, citing a weak script and thin character development that ultimately undermines its thematic ambitions.
| Originality | The premise of a state-sanctioned euthanasia program offers a compelling and timely exploration of moral boundaries during an ecological crisis. | |
| Theme | The film utilizes the breakdown of a family unit to effectively highlight systemic government and media deception. | |
| Screenplay | The script is widely criticized for being thin, overly expository, and failing to provide a cohesive or satisfying conclusion. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are divided, with some finding the performances credible while others characterize the characters as underdeveloped and the acting as lacking conviction. | |
| Humor | The tonal blending of black comedy and thriller is divisive; some find it tense and satirical, while others view the humor as failed and the overall tone as heavy-handed. |