Human Stain, The

USA 2003, 101 minutes
Dir. Robert Benton
Rating: [M]
Genres: Drama / Romance

Topics: Indigenous & Minority Cultures, Mid-life.

Feat. Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris

Aroview: An astute adaptation of a modern American classic, with a distinguished Anthony Hopkins and a blazing Nicole Kidman striking a surprising chemistry.

Though essentially a story of middle-aged despair and rejuvenation, this harbours a prominent backstory of race relations, political correctness and conformism on its ambitious agenda. While criticised in some purist quarters, this can’t possibly contain the nourishing detail of literature, but the substance of Phillip Roth’s novel is evident throughout.

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2 stars (Good Try) Hopkins and Kidman are not romantic role actors - they are much more talented than that. Ed Harris comes out best. The flashbacks don't help the continuity of the story telling. ~Tubbs