A film that is watchable but does not inspire in any facet. Basically, it is the Darwin story as two scientists bring back pygmies from Africa to study in 18th century Scotland. A feud breaks out between those who want to treat them as subhuman and Jamie Dodd (Joseph Fiennes) who regards them as fully fledged human beings and not the missing link between monkeys and man. Basically, the film fails to convince on nearly every level. Music and photography are so-so, the script is very predictable, characterization is largely non-existent beyond clichés and you get the feeling that the opportunity to nake a very insightful film (because the issues raised are interesting) has been lost. Fiennes does not impress and Kristin Scott Thomas does what she can with a thankless part.
Not a disaster but just rather flat. What a shame!
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