Human Nature
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
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Plot Summary
A socially awkward scientist develops a method to extract the natural instincts of animals and transplant them into humans, while simultaneously trying to teach a feral woman the ways of civilization. As his experiment progresses, the boundaries between human and animal, and sanity and madness, begin to blur.
Critical Reception
Michel Gondry's directorial debut, 'Human Nature,' was met with a polarizing reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique premise, inventive visuals, and avant-garde approach, others found its bizarre narrative and dark humor off-putting and difficult to connect with.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its originality and visual style.
- Criticized for its convoluted plot and lack of emotional depth.
- Often described as a quirky, albeit flawed, arthouse curiosity.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's unconventional storytelling and artistic direction, with many finding it a thought-provoking and memorable experience. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film's strangeness and thematic explorations to be too challenging or unsuccessful.
Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was written by Charlie Kaufman, known for his distinctive and often surreal writing style in films like 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.'
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