Though it initially shows signs of overcoming its creakiness, "Capital" loses value when its screenwriters try too hard to be clever.
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
12 Feb 2015
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Human Capital transplants the action from Connecticut to a wealthy suburb of Milan, but the theme remains the same: In our rush to attain supposed happiness through money and power, we often overlook the things that really matter and make us truly happy.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb 2015
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In "Human Capital," the destinies of two Italian families become intertwined after a hit-and-run accident in which the victim is a waiter.
– Randy Cordova,
Arizona Republic,
19 Feb 2015
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With its stylish lines and creamy production values, "Human Capital" combines the luxurious look of a classic wish-fulfillment fantasy with a stinging critique of capitalism's excesses and psychic costs.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
26 Feb 2015
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Paolo Virzi's electrifying film is a murder mystery. The main question is, Who killed Italian society?