Forma Humana

I have watched this short film a few times. It is original, although it draws from some earlier works - an old Twilight Zone episode comes to my mind that comments on the idea of beauty. It is well acted, especially the young actress lead. The message is very unsettling and I'm uncomfortable every time I watch it. I'm sure that was the filmmaker's intention.

My ultimate disappointment with Human Form is the same I had with The Birch. Sometimes a film presents a great idea that is disturbing. If the movie fails to tell an interesting story about the idea, that is a lost opportunity. Human Form doesn't go anywhere. The characters don't evolve. The dread doesn't change. I'm just left feeling sad at the end.