The year is 2030 and the world is barely surviving permanent economic recession and global warming. Working as a U.S. deportation caseworker, Noah begins to question authority leading him to protect a woman and her young son.
Nicolas Cage (Noah), Sarah Lind (Rachel), Jakob Davies (Lucas), Hugh Dillon (Adam), Vicellous Shannon (Porter), Jett Klyne (Little Noah), Mel Tuck (Chester), Lorne Cardinal (Ranger).
The Humanity Bureau is definitely a dark dystopian thriller as we learn during character introductions and plot setup. The film takes some time to get rolling, eventually finding a slower pace. As other characters are rolled in the plot acquires some depth that is further pushed along by a few twists to keep things interesting. The story finally finishes with an ending that suggests the story continues, but likely not on film.
Acting was okay at best. Cage put in the energy but felt a bit detached at times. Lind was interesting but also rough around the edges. Davies, Dillon, and the remainder of the supporting cast were a mix but did pretty well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt lifeless and lacking energy, though that may have been intentional considering the theme. Action scenes were solid and nicely done. Dialogue was okay but could have built more depth. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall The Humanity Bureau is reasonably well done. It just never achieves the energy we would expect from a sci-fi action thriller. Cage fans or those who enjoy post-apocalyptic dystopian films may enjoy this one.
With violence and gore, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 1.14.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action & Adventure, Canadian Films, Action Thriller
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Nicolas Cage (Noah), Sarah Lind (Rachel), Jakob Davies (Lucas), Hugh Dillon (Adam), Vicellous Shannon (Porter), Jett Klyne (Little Noah), Mel Tuck (Chester), Lorne Cardinal (Ranger).
The Humanity Bureau is definitely a dark dystopian thriller as we learn during character introductions and plot setup. The film takes some time to get rolling, eventually finding a slower pace. As other characters are rolled in the plot acquires some depth that is further pushed along by a few twists to keep things interesting. The story finally finishes with an ending that suggests the story continues, but likely not on film.
Acting was okay at best. Cage put in the energy but felt a bit detached at times. Lind was interesting but also rough around the edges. Davies, Dillon, and the remainder of the supporting cast were a mix but did pretty well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds felt lifeless and lacking energy, though that may have been intentional considering the theme. Action scenes were solid and nicely done. Dialogue was okay but could have built more depth. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall The Humanity Bureau is reasonably well done. It just never achieves the energy we would expect from a sci-fi action thriller. Cage fans or those who enjoy post-apocalyptic dystopian films may enjoy this one.
With violence and gore, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 1.14.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action & Adventure, Canadian Films, Action Thriller
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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