Human Capital (2019 film)

Human Capital is a 2019 American-Italian drama film directed by Marc Meyers. It is the remake of the Italian film by Paolo Virzì, loosely based on the Stephen Amidon novel. It stars Liev Schreiber, Marisa Tomei, Peter Sarsgaard, Maya Hawke, Alex Wolff, Betty Gabriel, Aasif Mandvi, Paul Sparks and Fred Hechinger.

Human Capital
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMarc Meyers
Produced by
Written byOren Moverman
Based onHuman Capital
by Stephen Amidon
Starring
Music byMarcelo Zarvos[1]
CinematographyKat Westergaard
Edited by
Production
company
  • Illuminated Content
  • Maven Pictures
  • Sight Unseen Pictures
  • Bert Marcus Productions
Distributed by
Release date
  • September 10, 2019 (2019-09-10) (TIFF)
  • March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes
Country
  • United States
  • Italy
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered on September 10, 2019 at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was released through DirecTV Cinema on February 20, 2020, before being released on March 20, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Cast

Production

It was announced in October 2018 that Liev Schreiber and Alex Wolff were cast to star in the film with Marc Meyers directing.[3] Filming began in New York City in November, with Marisa Tomei, Peter Sarsgaard, Maya Hawke and Betty Gabriel joining.[4][5] Paul Sparks, Aasif Mandvi and Fred Hechinger were added in December.[6] The film is produced by Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler of Maven Pictures and Bert Marcus of Bert Marcus Film.[7]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2019.[8] Shortly after, Vertical Entertainment and DirecTV Cinema acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] It was released through DirecTV Cinema on February 20, 2020, followed by a theatrical on March 20, 2020.

Reception

As of August 2020, 67% of the 61 reviews compiled on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with a weighted average of 6.08/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 51 out of 100, based on 10 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[11] Behind the Lens elaborates that “thanks to strong performances filled with emotional intensity” the film “builds to an explosive revelatory conclusion as a slow burn, keeping one on the edge of their seat the entire time as each new perspective of the story unfolds.”[12] Stephen Saito states that the film is a “great drama” with a “top-flight cast.” [13] Like Stephen Saito and Behind the Lens, many reviewers note the superb acting of the cast[14][15][16][17] Further, Forbes notes that it is “a satisfying drama with consistently strong performances that straddle indie and mainstream with confidence.” [18] Pam Powell states that the film is “[a] morally complex and intriguing story.” [19] The Film Yap notes that it is “a tense, observant film that explores the authenticity of our own hearts.”[20] The film was also noted as being “smart” and “absorbing.” [21] In film and fiction, the phrase “narrative thread” is commonly used to describe the way pieces of the plot are woven together.[22] “Human Capital” is a smart, well-cast drama that lets us see its threads as they bend back and forth on the loom, its mystery unraveling as they do.[23] Roger Moore notes that the film is "A smart, well-cast drama that lets us see its threads as they bend back and forth on the loom, its mystery unraveling as they do. " "Meyers, along with his cast and crew, has artfully realized this cautionary tale of unexpected consequences when temped by "too good to be true" opportunities or letting others take the fall no mater how innocent they are," states James Wegg Review.'[24] Screenrant adds, "...Human Capital expertly weaves its story into a gripping mystery that's further elevated by exceptional performances."[25] AARP The Magazine proclaims, "Astounding acting in every role." [26]

gollark: We define it in osmarkscalculator as follows:
gollark: + is "addition", in case you aren't aware.
gollark: B Qrogramming Nanguage.
gollark: Isn't Macron the ultrahyperuniversal language?
gollark: Why not?

References
  1. "Marcelo Zarvos Scoring Marc Meyers' 'Human Capital' | Film Music Reporter".
  3. Hipes, Patrick (October 18, 2018). "Liev Schreiber & Alex Wolff To Star In 'Human Capital' Movie; Marc Meyers To Direct Oren Moverman Script".
  4. Hipes, Patrick (November 12, 2018). "Marisa Tomei To Star With Liev Schreiber In 'Human Capital'".
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (November 14, 2018). "Peter Sarsgaard, Maya Hawke & 'Get Out's Betty Gabriel Are 'Human Capital'".
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (December 7, 2018). "Liev Schreiber-Starrer 'Human Capital' Adds 'House of Cards' Paul Sparks, Aasif Mandvi & Fred Hechinger".
  7. Harvey, Dennis (2019-09-06). "Toronto Film Review: 'Human Capital'". Variety.
  8. Vlessing, Etan (August 13, 2019). "'The Aeronauts,' 'Burnt Orange Heresy' Added to Toronto Film Fest Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  9. Donnelly, Matt (October 18, 2019). "Liev Schreiber, Maya Hawke's 'Human Capital' Sells Rights to DirecTV, Vertical Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  10. "Human Capital (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  11. "Human Capital Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  12. "Gmail". accounts.google.com.
  13. "TIFF '19 Review: Merciless Economics Govern Marc Meyers' "Human Capital"". The Moveable Fest. September 30, 2019.
  14. "Human Capital | Film Threat - Part 2". March 20, 2020.
  15. "We're Only Human Capital". September 13, 2019.
  16. "'Human Capital' Shows Us That Our Secrets Never Stay Buried". The Mary Sue. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
  17. "'Human Capital': Film Review | TIFF 2019". The Hollywood Reporter.
  18. Thompson, Simon. "Review: 'Human Capital' Is An Intriguing Exercise In Hubris And Deceit". Forbes.
  19. ""Human Capital" A morally complex and intriguing story – Reel Honest Reviews".
  20. "Human Capital | THE FILM YAP". September 14, 2019.
  21. "HUMAN CAPITAL – TIFF19 Review by Loren King – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS".
  22. "Screen Rant: Movie News, Movie Reviews, Movie Trailers, TV News". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  23. "Movie Review: Transactions get messy when "Human Capital" is involved". March 10, 2020.
  24. "James Wegg Review".
  25. hoolihan. "Human Capital Review". www.screenrant.com.
  26. "AARP® Official Site - Join & Explore the Benefits". AARP. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.