Only Humans

Only Humans I must admit that I was nervous, watching Only Humans. I wasn't sure how the subject matter will be handled. However, Director Vanessa Knutsen was masterful of handling such a topic. It took guts to make such a film. This is a film about loneliness, emptiness, guilts, needs, and acceptance. It's not about sex between a teenager and an older man. Only Human is an honest film that deals with the complexity of emotions that exist in every one of us.

Major eye roll to all the reviews claiming this film glamorizes pedophilia. Do you write reviews about what a terrible person Tarantino is for glamorizing murder? No. It's entertainment, people. Geez! If you don't hold a microscope up to these sort of issues, you will never understand them. And if you don't understand them, then you can't stop them from happening. This film examines relationships without being judgemental or preachy. It takes an honest look at the human condition and I truly appreciated that. I really enjoyed the ride this film took me on. It was well acted and it had a beautiful story that was delicately told.

Initially, my instinct was to react harshly and condemn the idea that a 36 year old and a 16 year old coming together in this way was an obvious felonious act of a shameful nature to be glorifying. How could this be anything but a cautionary tale of watching your children and vetting everyone they come into contact with, I wondered.

But, once I was able to think about it on a very realistic level, I considered the possibility of this occurring in real life. Vince wasn't trolling for teenage love and Sarah wasn't trying to score from a middle aged man; this evolved organically. It also brings to mind the notion to have real, honest dialogue with your children about sex, relationships, and situations that can induce physical moments like what took place in 'Only Humans'.

Artistically, philosophically, and thought-provokingly good film.

Great cast in a better than average film concerning loneliness, love & guilt. Relatable on more than one level. The movie's done tastefully & with sensitivity. Good performances from everyone involved. Not a time waster.

Its an alright movie to pass the time with good acting especially from Ivy Matheson. Production quality is okay for an independent film. Just another real life type story, sort of coming of age and mother daughter relationship, loneliness etc.