Fully Realized Humans (2020)

Overview
"Fully Realized Humans" is a 2020 funny movie directed by Joshua Leonard. The story focuses on future parents, Jackie and Elliott, who are identified to be completely recognized humans before welcoming their kid into the world. They set out on a raft of self-improvement objectives, following a series of expert-led courses and therapy sessions that expose some unflattering truths about themselves and challenge their perceptions of readiness for being a parent.

Plot
Placed in Tacoma, Washington, the film opens with Jackie (Jess Weixler), a 8 months pregnant woman, and her partner Elliott (Joshua Leonard). When shamed into acknowledging their insufficiencies after a disastrous infant shower, they understand they aren't all set for their approaching being a parent. They choose to fall back into some type of self-improvement "boot camp" by taking part in a series of New Age-type exercises and counseling sessions that guarantee to help them get rid of their insecurities. This leads them into awkward circumstances like nude body painting, sexual treatment, psychological parent confessionals, tantrum workouts, and many other awkward however rather therapeutic activities.

Characters
Both Jackie and Elliott are defined properly for their roles. Jackie is an energetic, driven woman who is averse to conventional knowledge and tradition, while Elliott is reasonably unambitious and tends to go with the flow. The chemistry in between the 2 leads is raw and expressive but typically disorderly. Their journey takes them through uneasy self-discovery environments, with the aid of eccentric supporting characters that significantly contribute to their change.

Themes

The film mostly checks out the challenges of impending being a parent, discussing fear, inadequacy, and the uncertainty of welcoming a new life. The pressure put on prospective moms and dads to entirely get ready for this life-altering occasion is both relatable and amusing. The motion picture gives the surface the extreme truth that the majority of the insecurities are implanted from the individual's childhood, thus, imposing the value of self-awareness in order to avoid repeating previous mistakes.

Style & Structure
"Fully Realized Humans" is a low budget, independent movie that mixes funny with extensive emotional beats. Shot in a mumblecore style, it revels in the realism of cringe-worthy and uncomfortable social interactions. The film has an unscripted feel to it, making the story much more relatable, improved by honest efficiencies by the lead stars. The movie's structure is episodic, including montages that mark the progression in Jackie and Elliott's self-realization journey.

Conclusion
"Fully Realized Humans" is a hilariously truthful expedition of the expectations and fears surrounding being a parent. From the onset, it majestically paints an earnest yet amusing representation of two flawed people coming to grips with the concept of becoming parents. It integrates humor and sincere sincerity to deliver a soothing concept that perhaps no one is really prepared to be a parent when the time comes, and that's completely fine. The movie presents the stunning mess that is life, hinting that the journey to self-improvement is a life time expedition, and no human can ever truly be 'completely recognized.'

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