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The Hummingbird Project
2019 111 min Belgium, Canada R 16+
★6.3
Thriller, Drama
Director: Kim Nguyen
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Description
A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
US Gross:
$371,784
Worldwide:
$876,980
Starring
Jesse Eisenberg
Actor
Alexander Skarsgård
Actor
Salma Hayek
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
The Hummingbird Project is a polarizing financial drama that earns praise for its strong central performances and atmospheric cinematography while drawing sharp criticism for its technical inaccuracies and uneven narrative tone. While some viewers find it an intelligent reflection on the human cost of ambition, others dismiss it as an emotionally hollow film hampered by a superficial, cliché-ridden script.
| Acting | The film features commanding lead performances from Eisenberg, Skarsgård, and Chastain that successfully anchor the high-stakes narrative. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and production design effectively utilize American landscapes to create a polished, visually engaging aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the cautionary exploration of capitalist greed, while others find the character tropes and plot progression derivative and shallow. | |
| Originality | Technical experts heavily criticize the film for its scientific inaccuracies and unrealistic portrayal of high-frequency trading infrastructure, which undermines the story's believability for a segment of the audience. |