00:00Become Human is an animated film released in 2020, produced by Production IG, and which...
00:05following the third anime in the series, which aired in 2019. Yes, the third, because it's a franchise.
00:10to the numerous adaptations since its first television appearance in 1968. For this film,
00:16We're not sure about the old-fashioned aspect; it's a contemporary world with military machinations.
00:20pharmaceuticals, monsters with big hands and big fangs, as well as a certain
00:25number, whether intentional or not, of references to other works, among which I will cite
00:29including, but not limited to, the animated series Fullmetal Alchemist and Claymore, and the film The Truman Show, without
00:34rely on a whole host of literary works. This film blends action, drama,
00:39Fantasy and horror. Well, horror, but gentle is one. Humanoid monsters that drool.
00:43Blood, we're used to seeing that now, and it's not in this
00:47realizing that we have the most frightening specimens, far from it. Story-wise, it's
00:51It's an extension of the anime, which I haven't watched, but it doesn't prevent you from following the plot.
00:55We are well aware that something else happened before, but it's not disturbing.
00:58We will therefore follow the daily life of Belm, a typical office worker who religiously follows
01:03the same routine every day, meeting the same people, having the same conversations,
01:08using the same routes. All of this changes at the moment he has the chance encounter
01:13of an inspector who is investigating her employer, a large pharmaceutical group.
01:17This policewoman will bring back strange memories in him, triggering nightmares.
01:22As the truth comes to light, Belm will realize that many appearances are deceiving.
01:27starting with his own. Is he the person he thinks he is? Is he even human?
01:32I'll stop there; I won't say any more. As I mentioned earlier, this achievement...
01:37in
01:37They will remind us of others at various points, but I won't call it plagiarism. They have taken some of the elements.
01:41We already know these ingredients to make a new recipe and it all works quite well.
01:45The film unfolds slowly with a continuous build-up of tension. The first third establishes the world,
01:51The characters. In the second third, a dose of confusion and chaos is introduced. Then in the third
01:56Thirdly, the revelations come thick and fast, and we're heading towards the climax. Visually, I was also impressed.
02:01the impression of a certain build-up, with a drawing that towards the end of the work shows
02:05A bit more assertive, aided by all sorts of effects. Overall, it's a production that lives up to everything.
02:10but it lacks a bit of passion, of character. It's a little too polished, a little too
02:15generic,
02:15Except, as I said, towards the end where it pushes a few sliders, whether in the drawing,
02:20about the effects, the revelations, a few plot twists. But all this doesn't
02:25It doesn't make up for the feeling of having ultimately watched a film that played it safe by sticking to...
02:31Fundamentals, certainly mastered, but which leave us wanting more. Well, become human, that's it.
02:36The coffee, but I've tasted better. It was Bleach, see you next time, bye!
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