Human Nature - Daft, but strangely endearing

What is 'Human Nature' about?  That's pretty hard to sum up, let alone do one's best to do so without giving away major spoilers.  Er, I guess it's about 'nature versus nurture.' Then again, maybe not.  There's a love story in there.  Or is it two?  It's narrated partly by someone who's dead and there's a woman with excessive body hair.  Does that give the impression of its weirdness suitably?  I hope so.  It is pretty weird.  But then what do you expect from Charlie Kaufman.

Charlie Kaufman is best known for 'Being John Malkovich' (and possible 'Adaptation' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind').  And, in case you haven't seen any of those, they're pretty 'far out there,' too.  You have to be in the mood for one of his films, but, if you are, you'll really enjoy yourself.

Not only is the casting perfect, but whatever weirdness is on screen somehow seems to completely work within the world that it's set.  Patricia Arquette plays 'Lila,' a woman who doesn't just have a bit of a prominent 'mono-brow' that requires plucking every day.  She literally has thick 'ape-like' hair all over her body since puberty, leaving little careers available to her besides 'bearded lady' at a travelling circus.  However, seeing as the health plan there wasn't to her liking, she decides not to simply be a freak that people stare at and, instead, goes and lives in the wood.

There she happily co-exists with nature until her female 'body clock' starts going into overdrive and she desperately requires the 'services' of a man in order to procreate.  Therefore, the hair must go and she find love in the arms of Tim Robbin's scientist, 'Nathan.' But will this love run smooth?  And what will happen when he realises all her little 'bodily secrets.' And what about another naked man played by Rhys Ifans who's lived in the woods all his life?  Those are the three main characters and, although all may not necessarily be relatable, they're all good fun to watch.  And special mention to Miranda Otto as the sexy, seductive (apparently) French lab assistant.

'Human Nature' certainly won't appeal to everyone.  It's too 'out there' to be mainstream and there's no real 'laugh out loud' gags to call it an outright comedy, but it's quirky enough not to just be thought of as a 'drama.' It's a combination of a lot of things, but if you're looking for a cheeky little film that you'll actually have to watch, rather than check your phone every five minutes then this one will certainly leave a lasting impression on you (and not just for the excessive hairy nudity!).

9/10 almost as perfect as The Godfather