Rent The Humanity Bureau (2017)

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1h 30min
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Synopsis:
In the near future, a war and famine-ravaged America has given way to the police of New America. Noah Kross (Nicolas Cage) is an enforcement officer with The Humanity Bureau, a government organisation tasked with searching society for those who qualify for a fresh life in New Eden, a utopian community dedicated to those in the most need. On his latest assignment, Noah makes an unexpected connection with Rachel (Sarah Lind) and her son, leading him to question the New Eden selection process.
With Noah now rogue, government enforcer Adam (Hugh Dillon) is soon in pursuit, beginning a chase across the post-apocalyptic land as Noah re-evaluates his duty as he makes critical discoveries about the true intentions of the Humanity Bureau.
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Directors:
Producers:
Kelly-Rae Buchan, Kevin DeWalt, Danielle Masters
Writers:
Dave Schultz
Studio:
101 Films
Genres:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Thrillers
Countries:
Canada
BBFC:
Release Date:
02/07/2018
Run Time:
90 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Behind the Scenes
BBFC:
Release Date:
02/07/2018
Run Time:
90 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
None
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Behind the Scenes

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Reviews (5) of The Humanity Bureau

Watchable low-key dystopian road trip - The Humanity Bureau review by Alphaville

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21/02/2021

In a dystopian future America, Nic Cage helps a woman and her son escape across the American West to Canada. It’s a well-worn idea that seems to have upset a number of over-critical reviewers, but a no-nonsense plot acted and directed with conviction gives it impetus. Basically it’s a road trip through the desert landscapes of the scenic West (filmed in British Columbia in summer and winter). Nic even underplays for once and actually manages to make his character engaging.

According to the DVD’s Behind the Scenes footage, the director was aiming to make a ‘rip-roaring adventure’. It’s too one-paced for that, but it does have a consistently ominous vibe helped by a nicely brooding score. Major downsides are the lack of any exciting set-pieces and baddies that can’t land a bullet on Nic even when they pepper him with sub-machine guns in plain sight. Also annoying is a calculated anti-Trump subtext (the film was released in 2017). As for the ending… make up your own mind.

The film is not what it could have been, but if scenery, atmosphere and a plot that keeps you invested are enough, this is a road trip that will keep you watching. Film buffs will also find the technical innovations discussed in the DVD Xtras especially interesting.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Terrible - The Humanity Bureau review by AH

Spoiler Alert
24/07/2018

This is the worst Nicolas Cage film I have ever seen. I don't know how it made it to Blu-ray. I woukd call this a B-movie its so cheap and terrible acting.

0 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

low budget terribleness - The Humanity Bureau review by CP Customer

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13/08/2018

Looks like they spent their entire budget getting Nick Cage to star. This is really low budget, poor script and cliche ideas. Nick is not on best form and is starting to look his age.

0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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