Human Nature

    Human Nature
    2001

    Synopsis

    A philosophical burlesque, Human Nature follows the ups and downs of an obsessive scientist, a female naturalist, and the man they discover, born and raised in the wild. As scientist Nathan trains the wild man, Puff, in the ways of the world - starting with table manners - Nathan's lover Lila fights to preserve the man's simian past, which represents a freedom enviable to most.

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    Cast

    • Tim RobbinsNathan Bronfman
    • Patricia ArquetteLila Jute
    • Rhys IfansPuff
    • Miranda OttoGabrielle
    • Robert ForsterNathan's Father
    • Mary Kay PlaceNathan's Mother
    • Miguel SandovalWendall the Therapist
    • Toby HussPuff's Father
    • Peter DinklageFrank
    • Rosie PerezLouise

    Recommendations

    • 80

      Newsweek

      Kaufman's new script isn't as inspired as "Malkovich." It's a precious little concoction -- the B-plus work of a madcap genius.
    • 75

      San Francisco Chronicle

      The result is a satisfying and original picture.
    • 70

      The A.V. Club

      Nature lacks a little of Malkovich's freshness, but that's just about all it lacks.
    • 63

      Boston Globe

      It's just weirdness for the sake of weirdness, and where ''Human Nature'' should be ingratiating, it's just grating.
    • 60

      Washington Post

      In truth, I didn't care much for it, while respecting it a great deal. It's self-consciously childish and "innocent," and everything is overdrawn to cartoon dimension.
    • 58

      Entertainment Weekly

      The movie is too cute to take itself too seriously, but it still feels like it was made by some very stoned college students.
    • 50

      Washington Post

      After some promising leaps, bounds and swings through a fascinating jungle of possibility, Charlie Kaufman's movie misses an all-important creeper.
    • 40

      L.A. Weekly

      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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