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Human Nature (2002)

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Reviews Counted: 92

Fresh: 45

Rotten:47

Average Rating: 5.8/10

Consensus: As quirky as Being John Malkovich but not as funny, Human Nature feels too forced and unengaging.

Rated: R

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Apr 12, 2002 Limited

Box Office: $651,165

Synopsis: When Lila Jute (Patricia Arquette), a nature writer with excessive body hair, meets Nathan Bronfman (Tim Robbins), an obsessive/compulsive scientist attempting to teach mice table manners, the two... When Lila Jute (Patricia Arquette), a nature writer with excessive body hair, meets Nathan Bronfman (Tim Robbins), an obsessive/compulsive scientist attempting to teach mice table manners, the two begin an unlikely romance. On a hiking trip, the new couple encounters a feral young man (Rhys Ifans) living in the woods and decides to bring him back to the city. Named Puff by Nathan's sexy French assistant, Gabrielle (Miranda Otto), the untamed lad slowly learns about language, culture, and civilization under Nathan's skewed guidance. Meanwhile, Nathan begins to fall for Gabrielle, and the libidos of all parties involved begin to rage, leading to drastic measures. One of the most unusual screenwriters to emerge in decades, Charlie Kaufman follows up his acclaimed BEING JOHN MALKOVICH script with another amazingly inventive and oddly humorous screenplay. And as with MALKOVICH, Kaufman's writing is equally matched by excellent direction, this time courtesy of Michel Gondry (like Spike Jonze, who is also a producer on this film, the first-time feature director is well known for his visually stunning collaborations with Icelandic singer Björk--most notably her groundbreaking "Human Behavior" video). The resulting movie bears a charming storybook atmosphere that is enhanced by the appropriately quirky performances of Robbins, Arquette, Ifans, and Otto. Playfully taking on preconceived notions of "wilderness" and "civilization," HUMAN NATURE presents poignant social satire in the clever guise of an exceptionally entertaining film. [More]

Starring: Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto

Starring: Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Robert Forster, Mary Kay Place, Rosie Perez, Miguel Sandoval, Peter Dinklage

Director: Michel Gondry

Director: Michel Gondry
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman
Producer: Spike Jonze, Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope, Charlie Kaufman
Composer: Graeme Revell
Studio: Fine Line Features

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Todd McCarthy
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Human Nature cleverly satirizes our most ridiculous- and in many ways, our most tragic- impulses, and finds a unique balance between light-hearted humor and abject farce.

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12/06/05
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Not for everyone, but oddly charming. Great scenes with trained mice.

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01/01/05
Staci Layne Wilson
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A ton of cute ideas do not a satisfying movie make.

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10/16/03
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01/18/03
Kurt Dahlke
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Plays as a sophomoric exercise in the art of satire.

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12/30/02
Dennis Schwartz
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Risky, totally insane, at times brilliant, and absolutely original, Human Nature is a trip. A wonderfully wacky, weird satirical comedy that is hit and miss.

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12/17/02
Rebecca Murray
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Although a few moments are hilarious, this would-be romp remains laboriously earthbound when it should be swinging gaily through the trees.

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12/09/02
John Powers
L.A. Weekly

A little watered down Spike Jonze has to be entertaining some of the time, so this isn't a total loss.

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12/08/02
Ron Wells
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Surreal comedy explores the differences between man and the animals -- and finds humans wanting.

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10/21/02
Jean Lowerison
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One of a kind, a fresh comedy of ideas, and a daft, deft poke in the funny bone.

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May 02, 2006: Gondry and Jack Black Promise to "Rewind"
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