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Being Human
Being Human

Being Human

May 6, 1994· 2h 2m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.5

One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.

Critics Sentiment

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15 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Hector's children begin to understand his life struggles

7.2at 1h 40m
Lowest Moment

Raiders steal Hector's wife and children despite his efforts

3.8at 12m
Biggest Swing

The film's most dramatic shift occurs when the compelling African shipwreck sequence abruptly cuts to modern New York without resolution, leaving viewers feeling cheated and frustrated.

Being Human follows a grinding, repetitive arc that frustrates more than it enlightens, with most critics finding the disjointed historical vignettes boring and lifeless. The film gains momentum during the shipwreck sequence but loses goodwill with its abrupt transitions, only recovering somewhat in the final act when Hector's relationship with his modern children provides genuine emotional resonance. While some critics appreciated Robin Williams' serious performance and the film's philosophical ambitions about humanity, most found it a tedious journey that never quite justifies its experimental structure.

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Caveman Hector caring for his children in prehistoric times
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Raiders steal Hector's wife and children despite his efforts⬇ Lowest moment
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Hector serves as slave to foolish master Lucinnius
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Hector meets widow from previous life as potential soulmate
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Action suddenly cuts to modern New York without resolution
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Former prison partner pulls Hector into another shady business
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Hector's children begin to understand his life struggles⬆ Peak moment
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Hector achieves understanding and connection with his children
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