Product Details

• Actors: Jason Clarke, Paz Vega
• Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, French
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: June 24, 2009
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0026VBOHY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,075 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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HUMAN CONTRACT - DVD Movie

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unique & passionate first film for this crew, June 27, 2009

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Steve Kuehl "SLV Video" (Boulder Creek, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Contract (DVD)

After watching this film I wanted to rate this much lower, but then I took in the featurettes and listened to the commentary and got a better idea of what Jada Pinkett Smith was trying to accomplish. And in the end - I think she managed to pull off a decent first film with a big budget look.

I would be wary of various plot descriptions that attempt to capsulize this as a corporate-themed film because they actually do it a disservice. This is a story about a rigid, professional and successful corporate divorcee who meets a beautiful, free spirited (and married) woman who tries to broaden his narrow life. Paz Vega excellently plays the sexual and passionate love interest (as always). Along the way we see flashbacks of his troubled childhood, his constantly dysfunctional persona that torpedoes any chance of the viewer liking him, a violent and bizarre family, and a plethora of character inconsistencies.

(SLIGHT SPOILER): Several summaries I have read outline the consequences he faces in his career over the personal end, but this film is almost entirely about his personal life and shows nothing about his career outcome in the last third of the film. Once you figure out that whole plot disappears I think it helps you appreciate the film better.

The music mix is slightly abrupt and misplaced throughout the "discovery" or "suspense" scenes, but the constant character meltdowns past the 50 minute mark takes your mind off that anyway. The epiphany in the end felt meaningless to me, but that is where I recommend you immediately watch the two featurettes to get a better grasp on what they were trying to show. The making-of lasts 21 minutes and covers all aspects of production, and in an almost hi-def clarity. The "Roll-of-film" featurette lasts 4 minutes and tackles the cast and crew's idea of what the human contract means. The previews section has over 20 films to screen through, several of which customers will assuredly be asking about (the Malkovich/Roberts one especially).

Overall, the picture, sound, story, score and supplements all make for a mixed bag film, but a purchase worthy product for fans of Jada (has a bit role and directs).

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!, July 24, 2010

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Wildhare 63 "Wildhare 63" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Contract (DVD)

I wasn't sure about this movie at first but, as it unfolded I was intrigued by the main character. He plays a very strong character, not all that attractive but his character was powerful, Paz Vega is ready to bow down to this king, sit at his feet and make his every wish come true. Watch closely and listen to every word Ms. Vega speaks, she is captivating. At the end an important revelation. I would have to say that the casting and directing were superb, the story is extraordinary and I enjoyed it so much that I watched it twice and then I had to buy my own copy so that I could watch it again and again, and not because of the intimate scenes, because of the story. I hope that Jada will write more screenplays that are as good as this. thank you.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Movie, September 7, 2009

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A. Miller "Celeb Photographer A.J. Miller" (West New York NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Contract (DVD)

Jada really missed the mark with this movie. The storyline, production and audio are all horrible. The camera movement and look of the film is really great but who wants to watch a film to see this portion of crafting. For this to be her first directed project she did not impress me at all and if she makes another movie I will be hard pressed to view her work. Midway through the movie one of the actors adopts a English accent but the accent wasn't present at the start of the film. No wonder Sony Pictures sent this straight to DVD and avoided a theatrical release. I waited four years for this movie and I am very disappointed.