The Human Race

Making films based on a concept idea isn't easy and certainly doesn't guarantee a good film but I always admire filmmakers for making something different. In 'The Human Race' random people get put into a race (or running contest) with very strict rules (we get to hear them 15 times throughout the film) the contestants have to follow or they die. The film seems to be made either by a first time director (he isn't) or someone who deliberately ignores some basic film rules. The film switches protagonists a couple of times (first one after 9 minutes??) but sometimes it's to make a point I guess. The Human Race is a bit of a mixed bag: it feels somewhat unbalanced and amateurish on one hand but it does keep you interested and wondering where they are going with the story. I'm sure there are people who will hate this film and/or won't be happy with the conclusion of the story but I liked it and would recommend it if you like weird concept scifi films. The most comparable film would be CUBE, but that one was an instant classic, this one is a nice try though.