When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
While 'The Invisible Man' isn't perfect, it is (like 'Upgrade') a thoughtful take on the genre, cleverly using on- and off-screen space and delivering each big scare like an effectively-timed punchline.
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As you should know by now, I avoid trailers at all costs, especially for highly anticipated movies. I'm careful enough already, but once I heard the massive complaints about the trailer for The Invisible Man, I made sure to not even listen to it, let alone see something from it. My expectations got higher as the release date approached, and the overwhelmingly positive reactions reached my attention, so obviously, I couldn't help but get excited. I love The Handmaid's Tale, and I always thought it was a matter of time until Elisabeth Moss brought her phenomenal acting skills to the big screen. She just needed a big film to do it...
And thi...
Starts brilliantly but ultimately undermines itself with plot contrivances and genre foolishness
I went over the heads of the things a man reckons desirable. No doubt invisibility made it possible to get them, but it made it impossible to enjoy them when they are got.
H.G. Wells's original The Invisible Man (1897) suggests that rather than something as powerful as invisibility being used for the betterment of mankind, it would instead be used to fulfil private desires, ultimately leading to the moral corruption of otherwise good men. In probably the best cinematic adaptation, Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man (2000), this is taken much further, with the suggestion that the results of ...
It seems that you can teach an old dog new tricks, at least when it comes to classic Universal monster movies. Writer / director Leigh Whannells suspenseful reboot and reimagining of The Invisible Man is smart, well-acted, and full of thrills. Its a surprisingly fresh take on dated source material.
Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) is trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with her wealthy scientist husband Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). After drugging him one night, the terrified woman escapes and disappears, hiding at a policeman friends (Aldis Hodge) house. Overcome with loneliness, Adrian commits suicide but Cecilia suspects his death is a hoax. After a series of creepy coincidences that eventually turn lethal, Cecilias sanity begins...
If you want to watch this, don't. If you want to watch an 'invisible man' movie, watch the original 'The Hollow Man'. I actually had to rewatch 'The Hollow Man' just to wash my eyes after this. The manlet of a woman in this movie that they call an actress is 100 times worse than Rhona Mitha's performance in 'The Hollow Man'.
Review on Horror Focus
Director Leigh Whannell had a crisp and clear vision when adapting this classic Universal monster The Invisible Man, into a modern re-telling that taps into the relevantly dark dangers of a domestic relationship, exploring such a theme with the upmost intensity and craft. This is a classic horror tale adapted with a contemporary twist, focusing more on the psychological mayhem we're forced to endure, much like our protagonist Cecilia, who's tormented in chilling manners. Already within 2020 this is the sleeper-hit of the year, one that on paper looks a lot more naff than what we are actually presented with.
Moss is the core of the movie here, playing as the heartbeat of the entire duration. Through Whann...
This is a film that tries to be smart and clearly isn't. It has more holes than a colander containing Swiss cheese being held by Christ. This film thinks it's so edgy when it couldn't be further from it. It's a low budget, badly acted, dire attempt to contemporise a classic story. Do yourself a favour and don't bother.
Well made horror-thriller that takes the classic version updated for today with not only the effects but violence, which was very effective. A little predictable in some respects but ultimately entertaining and features a good performance by Elisabeth Moss. Going the more lower budget with Universal's "monster" remakes the best route, hopefully they learned their lesson from blunders of The Mummy. 3.75/5
My ten word review:
Unoriginal. Nothing here you haven't seen a hundred times before.
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Nice suspense thriller.
Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend.
This really is a "what if" they extended the scenes from "Hollow Man" where Kevin Bacon gets into the public and starts messing with people.
I am starting to worry about Elisabeth Moss though, she seems to be type-casting into all these heavy handed dramatic roles, or maybe that's just how she acts. She's certainly good enough to pull it off, so it's not a downside of the movie, it's just part of a note that this movie is very much a slow-burn suspense. On the premise alone, the first 2 acts are going to be that way as it is established that she is / isn't crazy and there is an invisible man stalking and sabotaging her.
My biggest problem with the movie is that there has never been ...
An excellent adaption of the Universal classic. Wholly original, modernized, and thrilling, building off writer/director Leigh Whannell's fantastic science fiction debut Upgrade.
The Invisible Man tells a story we have seen too many times in a fresh, terrifying, and ASTOUNDING way!
Blumhouse's reimagining of The Invisible Man is PURE BRILLIANCE as it tells of a woman surviving a dangerously abusive relationship only to question if she had truly escaped. Paranoia and anxiety saturate every moment of The Invisible Man. Elizabeth Moss's performance of terrified but strong Cecelia makes the Invisible Man believable and all the more chilling. Director Leigh Whannell comes fresh off of the extraordinary Upgrade (2018) to deliver another unique and innovative horror must-see. Blumhouse is the clear powerhouse of horror films, and The Invisible Man is one of their best.
The Invisible Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, delivers a solid story with many twists and turns that keep the audience guessing. While the pacing is slow and the final reveal lacks a bit of punch, the film has a decent amount of suspense that keeps the tension high.
The acting in the film is fantastic all around, with Elisabeth Moss delivering a brilliant performance as the lead character, conveying fear and helplessness in a way that is both honest and heartbreaking. Aldis Hodge also delivers a standout performance, bringing a calm but intensely serious attitude to his role that creates a sense of trust not only with Mosss character but with the audience as well. Storm Reid also surprises with a performance that adds a sense of lighthe...