The Human Contract (2008)

A successful corporate type harboring a deep, dark secret befriends a free-spirited stranger who encourages him to ditch his stuffy lifestyle and live life in reckless abandon.

Director:

Jada Pinkett Smith

Writer:

Jada Pinkett Smith

Stars:

Jason Clarke, Paz Vega, Idris Elba

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Clarke	...	Julian Wright
Paz Vega	...	Michael
Idris Elba	...	Larry
T.J. Thyne	...	Greg
Joanna Cassidy	...	Rose
Steven Brand	...	Boyd
Jada Pinkett Smith	...	Rita
Ted Danson	...	E.J Winters
Anne Ramsay	...	Cheryl
Tava Smiley	...	Brenda
Karl Makinen	...	Tony
William Abadie	...	Joseph
Daniel Escobar	...	Seth
Nicole Muirbrook	...	Thalia (as Nicole Muirbrook Wagner)
Kenneth Dolin	...	Mr. Stealth

Storyline

Locked doors, and the monster inside us. In L.A., tightly-wound Julian Wright is separated. He meets Michael, she's seductive and uninhibited; by chance, a few days later they connect. The PR firm where he's creative director is competing to be bought by a household name (think Proctor & Gamble); winning will bring money, status, and a big ad budget. His firm's win depends on both his ideas and his maintaining traditional values; so, he puts his divorce on hold. His family adds problems: childhood memories and his sister's abusive husband threaten his balance. His fuse is short. Will self control hold obsession and fury in check, or is Michael the spark that will start a conflagration?

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Plot Keywords:

divorce | abusive husband | childhood memory | videotaping | infidelity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, language and violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

18 March 2010 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Bajo la piel

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Overbrook Entertainment, Tycoon Entertainment, 100% Womon

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the cemetery scene there is a grave marker with the name Makaveli and the dates 1971-1996 on it. This is a tribute to Director/Writer Jada Pinkett Smith's close friend and rapper/actor Tupac Shakur whom she knew since they were young adults.

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Quotes

Julian Wright: I have never believed I deserve to be loved. But now I see that everything I've ever wanted has always been right in front of me. I've been the only thing standing in my way. But no more. No more.

User Reviews

Keep remote nearby.....30X needed.

Do you understand Quantum Mechanics?

Do you understand the Big Bang Theory?

Do you understand Nano Technology?

If so, you will still NEVER understand why Michael (Paz Vega, hot model) would EVER talk to or even look at the douche-bag Julian. EVER. He is such a jerk & slim ball he is under anyone's radar on human interaction. Where are serial killers when you need them to dispatch of this dirt bag. Julian has no human characteristic whatsoever that you would want to interact with him on any level. Cleaning dirt from under your toe nails would be much more entertaining.

Writer hint for next movie: Don't create a character that has absolutely no screen charm whatsoever. Avoid total selfish characters with boring attributes.

See Julian suffer. See Julian pine for a girl in a one night fling. See Julian hit a guy. See Julian hit a woman. See Julian as a total dip stick. (other words prohibited)

GUIDE TO MOVIE:

Get remote. Check batteries. Watch Paz Vega. Fast forward 30X to next Paz Vega scene. Watch Paz. REPEAT till end of movie.