Human Resources

Restrained, tough, and subtle enough to be as engrossing on the second viewing as it was on the first.

When it all comes to a head, what seems ordinary blossoms into something deeply complex and emotional.

What could easily have been a dry, didactic film is granted unusual power by Cantet's cast, all of whom seem to innately understand the personal nature of Cantet's subject.

Human Resources resonates because it restores the humanity to that dehumanizing title phrase.

Offers highly effective performances by a cast of real-life employees without previous acting experience, who also collaborated on the intriguing screenplay.

Far from an amusing romp.

Works so well for the first 40 minutes or so, that when the bottom falls out of it, I felt more than disappointed. I felt betrayed.