The Invisible Man
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 28, 2020
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matthewmirlianiFeb 28, 2020
What starts off as a mostly competent thriller, descends into an absurd melodrama that has too many twists for its own good. The film borders on the ridiculous and isn’t even quite that terrifying - it’s simply an unnecessarily sad andWhat starts off as a mostly competent thriller, descends into an absurd melodrama that has too many twists for its own good. The film borders on the ridiculous and isn’t even quite that terrifying - it’s simply an unnecessarily sad and exhausting chore. The film had such promise - but with a thin script and weak characters, there’s truly nothing to see here.… Expand
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agg8877Feb 28, 2020
My previous opinion was erased strangely, so here I am again. This movie does not need an invisible man since it is just one more analogy of the #metoo era. Everything was so predictable, that this was more a harassment drama than a horrorMy previous opinion was erased strangely, so here I am again. This movie does not need an invisible man since it is just one more analogy of the #metoo era. Everything was so predictable, that this was more a harassment drama than a horror movie. don't waste your money… Expand
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AvenueJul 2, 2020
The invisible man was an intense, thrilling experience that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire viewing. While the storyline sometimes starts to become predictable (mostly the ending), it does have some nice shocking and satisfyingThe invisible man was an intense, thrilling experience that had me on the edge of my seat for the entire viewing. While the storyline sometimes starts to become predictable (mostly the ending), it does have some nice shocking and satisfying twists that left me gasping. All in all the invisible man is as must watch for any horror fan, and could potentially be a cult classic… Expand
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squecoreJul 3, 2020
Despite being predictable in some moments, I liked it. Plot is fine. Loved that Invisible Man isn't scary because of jumpscares, but because the tension.
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JeBjBoNov 13, 2021
It's pretty good, but it could have been much better and scarier if it was more ambiguous.
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IAmaMovieGeekApr 20, 2020
So far, The Invisible Man is the best movie of 2020. The jump scares aren't cheap and stupid, it's filmed very well, and Elizabeth Moss did great in this film. It was very suspenseful. The pacing was great, and we didn't get another badSo far, The Invisible Man is the best movie of 2020. The jump scares aren't cheap and stupid, it's filmed very well, and Elizabeth Moss did great in this film. It was very suspenseful. The pacing was great, and we didn't get another bad horror movie this year (looking at you The Grudge and The Turning.) Definitely recommend this film. Final Verdict: 9/10… Expand
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Lambo442Apr 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Points for originality, acting and overall mood but falters a lot due to a lot of stuff that makes no sense. Plot holes all over the place. The ending is dreadful. For some reason the super strong pyscho is suddenly able to have his hand grabbed by her and made to slit his own throat. Convenient for the plot, sure, but a total farce. And notice how she is far too confident by the end. She starts off very timid and nervous and at the end she's strolling carelessly out of his place, smiling to herself, having just murdered him. I'm not doubting she'd be relieved, but she handles it all with such ease it just feels wrong. It's all just tied up far too quickly and conveniently - the end. Boring. Still, I love this Director as he makes really original films. This film was, despite it's flaws, disturbing and entertaining… Expand
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zmgalen2000Mar 30, 2020
Gripping, suspenseful, and truly badass, "The Invisible Man" makes for an excellent movie night for any drama/thriller aficionado. Is it perfect? No. There is a bit of a lackluster plotline with some odd pacing, and it's not one of thoseGripping, suspenseful, and truly badass, "The Invisible Man" makes for an excellent movie night for any drama/thriller aficionado. Is it perfect? No. There is a bit of a lackluster plotline with some odd pacing, and it's not one of those movies that makes you want to get up a cheer at the conclusion, but Elizabeth Moss's acting (along with suspense) make this film a true must-watch for all drama lovers.… Expand
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marcmyworksApr 12, 2020
The Invisible Man feels like a merge between Candyman and Enough, with a woman being taunted by an invisible force that she believes to be her dead husband. Overall the acting and story are quite strong, though the visual effects feel a bitThe Invisible Man feels like a merge between Candyman and Enough, with a woman being taunted by an invisible force that she believes to be her dead husband. Overall the acting and story are quite strong, though the visual effects feel a bit stale. Compared to The Mummy, in the Universal 'Dark Universe', this film exceeds all expectations.… Expand
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GittoploMar 13, 2021
Perfect movie for Generation Idiot. Everything about it is mediocre and not properly thought through. I didn't feel the chills or the thrills but that's the kind of rubbish they make nowadays.
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Shajac19Mar 23, 2020
An absolutely incredible horror movie. Elizabeth Moss is a fantastic lead and is truly outstanding in her portrayal of a woman slowly driven mad. Leigh Whannell kept me on the edge of my seat in terror and suspense until the end.
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MovieRiffingMar 22, 2020
The Invisible Man successfully reworks one of Universal's classic horror movies into a modern tale of mental abuse and manipulative relationships. Long shots down hallways and extended shots on empty space build tension and a sense ofThe Invisible Man successfully reworks one of Universal's classic horror movies into a modern tale of mental abuse and manipulative relationships. Long shots down hallways and extended shots on empty space build tension and a sense of voyeurism due to the innate nature of the beast. The film's climax temporarily loses the sense of paranoia it so carefully crafted, but it manages to recover to a large degree afterwards. The Invisible Man is a must-see film for any fan of the psychological thriller/horror genre.… Expand
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gt1967Apr 13, 2020
Such a brilliant film, perfect pacing, excellent storyline, superb acting especially from the lead Elisabeth Moss. I can't recommend this film highly enough. Definitely the best film I've watched in a long while. Even the ending for me didn'tSuch a brilliant film, perfect pacing, excellent storyline, superb acting especially from the lead Elisabeth Moss. I can't recommend this film highly enough. Definitely the best film I've watched in a long while. Even the ending for me didn't disappoint.… Expand
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dgriffithsMar 23, 2020
One of the best movies I've seen in a while. Ending was predictable, but overall a great movie.
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TheLordVierApr 15, 2020
"The Invisible Man" is a good example of how to make an exciting movie for little money. In stock: well-developed scenario, strong soundtrack, good acting and directing. Especially worth mentioning is Elizabeth Moss, this work is her benefis."The Invisible Man" is a good example of how to make an exciting movie for little money. In stock: well-developed scenario, strong soundtrack, good acting and directing. Especially worth mentioning is Elizabeth Moss, this work is her benefis. I could recommend this picture to everyone who likes smart and extraordinary science fiction.… Expand
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lovedog7Mar 12, 2020
Not my genre really but this is a well-made film through and through. E. Moss gives her usual grounded performance which keeps you in even with some of the wilder plot points (as well as the occasional swerve into slasher-material). Loved theNot my genre really but this is a well-made film through and through. E. Moss gives her usual grounded performance which keeps you in even with some of the wilder plot points (as well as the occasional swerve into slasher-material). Loved the director's previous film UPGRADE which hold up really well.… Expand
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imconorirlMar 28, 2020
Pretty great movie that I was looking forward to seeing. It keeps a tense atmosphere throughout and definitely had some moments that I didn't expect. The story and characters weren't amazing, but the premise and atmosphere carry them for thePretty great movie that I was looking forward to seeing. It keeps a tense atmosphere throughout and definitely had some moments that I didn't expect. The story and characters weren't amazing, but the premise and atmosphere carry them for the duration of the film.… Expand
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AntoniocpoMar 23, 2020
A brilliant update. Great atmosphere construction, I was tense most of the film. The scenes that suggest a presence (even if we are not seeing it) are sensational.
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aynksMar 2, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whannell's directing experience with The Invisible Man provides a riveting horror plot that still leaves questions towards some of the decision-making that transpires throughout the movie. Overall, there are areas I really enjoy but also dislike. It is hard to grade this one, not going to lie. I just find myself viewing this movie as "mediocre" with potential to be something greater.

First off, the plot was great. I really enjoyed the thriller/horror experience with such a foggy perspective of Cecilia's mind from the start. You know something is wrong with her mentally, but it keeps getting worse or clearer as the movie continues. I thought the ending was bland, but understood the mindset behind it. With the amount of intensity that the entire movie provided, I just believe it could have offered more for the ending scene (although, the death scene was insane... in a good way).

Cast was fantastic, I really believed everyone did their job well with their respected roles. One issue I did have with the cast was Moss's character as Cecilia. There were some cases where I just believed it was hard to watch her act. The dinner scene with her sister was crazy, but I think her state was too altered to switch from normal to insane every 5 seconds. Do not find it realistic as well. There were times her acting also reminded me of Jordan Peele's "Us" movie once her cloned killed her. It was that kind of insanity I did not want to see, but it seemed to show up in some cases which was not what was intended for her character in my opinion.

I was split on some of the special effects. Although I understand the complications that come from fighting something invisible, it sometimes just turned funny rather than scary watching them fight the invisible man. Overall, it was not bad, but not super good.

One main problem I have with this movie is the amount of things that do not make sense. From the beginning there were many scenes that just provided no significance or common sense to the overall film and it definitely is the main reason why I gave this a 6.5/10. Cecilia cutting her wrist and surviving without bleeding out after a 15+ minute scene. The Invisible Man seemingly surviving almost every blunt force that comes at him expect the bullets at the end. The Invisible Man was essentially a superhero with that costume, almost killing everyone with a single hit. Also, what is the significance to the cameras on the costume? What is the significance of the money if he was going to take it away anyways? Why did they never check security footage at the dinner with her sister? Is the Invisible Man omnipresent (he gets places sooooooo fast)? There are many questions that ultimately leave me baffled with this movie. They could have provided more realism to it and it did not seem to offer that when I saw it.

I would recommend seeing it. I believe it is a "love it or ya hate it" kind of film. Won't see it again though.… Expand
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RobbyPMar 11, 2020
Decent movie full of good acting and terrific scenes of suspense. However, it falls prey to the horror trope of characters who make stupid, irrational decisions and could have shed about 20 minutes easily. Still, it was better than many ofDecent movie full of good acting and terrific scenes of suspense. However, it falls prey to the horror trope of characters who make stupid, irrational decisions and could have shed about 20 minutes easily. Still, it was better than many of the horror flicks I've seen recently and was pretty good at speeding up the heart-rate.… Expand
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theredskyMar 1, 2020
I was genuinely surprised that a horror movie like this early in 2020 didn’t suck. Most studios just throw out really bad horror movies in January and February just to get rid of them. The Invisible Man is the rare exception. While a had aI was genuinely surprised that a horror movie like this early in 2020 didn’t suck. Most studios just throw out really bad horror movies in January and February just to get rid of them. The Invisible Man is the rare exception. While a had a lot of issues with the film, it still was a very solid effort and did the one thing a horror movie should do, be scary. The film’s biggest trait is that it does not rely on cheap jumpscares. It instead relies on a natural build up of tension that pays off with an interesting and unique scare. The film also doesn’t continuously use the same type of scare. Some horror movies will continuously use the scary face trope to get a reaction but The Invisible Man doesn’t. Each scare is unique in its own way. I won’t spoil any of them because they are quite creepy and need to be seen and not explained. Elisabeth Moss does a great job in this film. She is able to communicate this sense of loneliness while being surrounded by everyone and was able to convey the emotions of fear, sadness, and joy in a natural yet intentionally creepy way. The rest of the cast does a fine job but really don’t compare to Moss. The only thing holding her performance from being top notch is the screenplay. Some of the lines of dialogue were very awkward and took away from some scenes because of how corny or lame they were. That didn’t happen throughout the whole movie but when it did, it was noticeable. The rest of the film’s technical aspects were pretty good. The direction from Leigh Whannell was unique and interesting and the cinematography was pretty great. Each shot was visually interesting and had something to offer. The way they shot some of the scenes was great. Exchanges were shot from many different points of view and the camera was able to spin around and follow characters exact movements during action sequences. One technical aspect I took issue with was the score. While the actual composition of the music was good, the repetitiveness of it was a little irritating. The film kept using the same song for more intense scenes and it got distracting after a while. It didn’t delve into different ways to use music for scenes with high amounts of tension and I really wish it had done that. The film also has a lot of plot inconsistencies and dumb character decisions. One such inconsistency that isn’t spoiler related is when a car crashes. The front of the car is really banged up but it’s shown less than a minute later and it’s completely fixed. Overall, The Invisible Man is a mostly smart horror movie with a great lead performance, story, direction, and cinematography but is almost undermined by a weak screenplay, plot inconsistencies, and dumb character decisions.… Expand
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KeithDowFeb 28, 2020
Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ is about as sharp and ingenious of a reinvention of an old film brand as has been made in Hollywood in recent memory.

The story is wonderfully infused with H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel and James Whale’s 1933Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ is about as sharp and ingenious of a reinvention of an old film brand as has been made in Hollywood in recent memory.

The story is wonderfully infused with H.G. Wells’ 1897 novel and James Whale’s 1933 adaptation while also incorporating all kinds of modern fears about technology, surveillance, and the seeming omniscience of a truly motivated stalker.

The film is powered by yet another harrowing performance from Elisabeth Moss, who uses so much physicality in her emotion that everything that unfolds on screen is hauntingly persuasive.

Whannell became a known entity in Hollywood as the co-writer and co-creator of the Saw franchise.  To say he knows a thing or two about torturing people onscreen—and making those at the theater squirm in their seats—is an understatement.  Perhaps now he’s found his new muse in Moss, as these two together are the stuff that horror-thriller dreams are made of.… Expand
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EliascMar 1, 2020
A compelling and well acteds sci-fi thriller (unfortunately described by some as a 'horror' film), 'The Invisible Man' is a very good re-imagining of the 'Invisible Man' films and books that came before. Although there are a fewA compelling and well acteds sci-fi thriller (unfortunately described by some as a 'horror' film), 'The Invisible Man' is a very good re-imagining of the 'Invisible Man' films and books that came before. Although there are a few inconsistencies in character behaviors, they are not plot killers and the cast are all excellent, especially Elizabeth Moss.… Expand
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drlowdonMar 14, 2020
When her abusive husband commits suicide Cecelia (Moss) has hopes of finally moving on with her life, but thing’s aren’t going to be that simple…

Anchored by an exceptional performance from former Mad Men star Elizabeth Moss, this latestWhen her abusive husband commits suicide Cecelia (Moss) has hopes of finally moving on with her life, but thing’s aren’t going to be that simple…

Anchored by an exceptional performance from former Mad Men star Elizabeth Moss, this latest re-imagining of the Invisible Man story is a tense and atmospheric thriller that builds to a satisfying conclusion. Well worth a watch.… Expand
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EpicSurvivorMar 23, 2020
Pretty solid movie. Has a lot of plot holes but they tie up together pretty well. Highly recommend it. Great Thriller movie. Really enjoyed it. Was honestly surprised how good it was. A must watch! Solid 8/10 from me.
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ThwompthingFeb 29, 2020
It was a good movie, nothing more, nothing less. Had a couple jump scares just due to long drawn out silent parts becoming loud, like when she just kicked a dog food tray across the kitchen; things like that. But it definitely lackedIt was a good movie, nothing more, nothing less. Had a couple jump scares just due to long drawn out silent parts becoming loud, like when she just kicked a dog food tray across the kitchen; things like that. But it definitely lacked scares. It's more of a thriller/mystery in the second act. And my complaint with this film is that it is SOOOOO boring and uneventful for the first hour or so. After that it picks up pretty quickly and turns into a psychological nightmare for the lead actress. There are a couple WTF! moments like the restaurant scene with her and her sister, but sadly there isn't a whole lot that got me excited, until the end. One time watch only.… Expand
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lenny68Feb 28, 2020
Elizabeth Moss gives a fantastic performance though her character does make some questionable decisions which require suspension of disbelief. Having said that The Invisible Man is a great little psychological Horror/thriller and well worth aElizabeth Moss gives a fantastic performance though her character does make some questionable decisions which require suspension of disbelief. Having said that The Invisible Man is a great little psychological Horror/thriller and well worth a trip to the cinema.… Expand
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johnmath95Feb 28, 2020
"The Invisible Man" is the most tense I've been during a movie in the theater since A Quiet Place. Featuring one of the scariest movie villains in a while and a terrific Elisabeth Moss performance, this is a thriller you need to see.
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Davrosdaleks1Feb 28, 2020
In this new version of The Invisible Man, Cecilia Kass (Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss), has escaped her abusive, controlling boyfriend (Haunting of Hill House's Oliver-Jackson Cohen). He's been declared dead, but she finds herself menacedIn this new version of The Invisible Man, Cecilia Kass (Handmaid's Tale's Elisabeth Moss), has escaped her abusive, controlling boyfriend (Haunting of Hill House's Oliver-Jackson Cohen). He's been declared dead, but she finds herself menaced by this unseen force. This was a decent film.

Though there is violence, this is one of those films that relies on more on suspense, and it's done really, really well. Rather than kill Cecilia, the invisible man is trying to ruin her life. He's subtle at first and there is a lot of tension wondering if he's in the room or not and what he's going to do next. And when stuff happens, it can be pretty startling at times.

The movie looks great. Director Leigh Whannell (Upgrade, Insidious 3) continuous his style: a starkly lit look. There are a lot of nice wide shots and pans to give the impression that Cecilia is being watched. (However, I thought that the opening scene was a little too darkly lit.)

Moss, whose character is the biggest part of the film, does an excellent job portraying a woman going through trauma but is also wily when threatened.

This isn't a perfect movie, though. Running at two hours and four minutes this didn't have to be that long. There are too many scenes of Cecilia being freaked out or people not believing her. The antagonist's plan didn't have to be that complicated. (Though it does mostly make sense in the long run. I've seen other movies with this level of intricacy that couldn't pull it off.) Also, there are several lines of dialogue and decisions that don't feel natural.

Overall, I don't think you need to see this immediately, but if you like suspense then this if for you.… Expand
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CalvinCrackFeb 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Serviceable film, watchable film. Bogged down with cliches and doesn’t fully transcend its genre as it appeared eager to do at first. I was entertained moment to moment but baffled by the film’s logic. It fails to pass the test of: why don’t they just use cell phones and videos to solve these problems. Which gives the script a “written in the 90’s vibe” which is kind of how the movie feels (at its best) but it’s extremely modern in other ways, having major plot turns rely on email, uber and the suit’s futuristic technology. So where is the cell phone video? We’re talking about a story about a woman entirely out to prove that she’s being stalked by an invisible intruder and she doesn’t think to herself “I can film this to prove it.” If you can look past that sort of stuff, it’s a fine movie. If you can’t, it’ll feel more like a decent movie. Definitely not a bad movie though.… Expand
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ajzeg01Mar 31, 2020
They did it. Son of a gun, they actually did it. Universal finally made a GOOD remake of one of their classic monster movies!! (Celebration by Kool and the Gang plays) Not only is it a good remake, I’d say it’s the best Universal MonsterThey did it. Son of a gun, they actually did it. Universal finally made a GOOD remake of one of their classic monster movies!! (Celebration by Kool and the Gang plays) Not only is it a good remake, I’d say it’s the best Universal Monster movie since Creature from the Black Lagoon! This remake is very different from the original 1933 film as well as the HG Wells novella it was loosely based on so purists may still be unhappy with this movie, but I’m all for updates to the classics (that’s pretty much what the original films were, they’re almost nothing like the original books) so it didn’t bother me at all. The Invisible Man updates the story in very clever ways that I won’t spoil here and it gives a sci-fi horror twist to a relevant story about an abusive relationship. Nobody sees it happening and nobody believes the main character when she tells people about it. Huh. The lead performance from Elisabeth Moss (yes, I’m spelling her name correctly this time) is fantastic, and this movie is SCARY! The original 1933 film was very effects-heavy with a lot of comedy. In this, there is no comedy to be found and the effects are very minimal, but even if the movie is showing you nothing it makes you feel the presence of an evil figure lurking around using only framing, sound design and Elisabeth Moss’ performance. There are tons of tense and creative sequences (very similar to the director’s last film, Upgrade) and a ton of suspense. You never know when the titular character is going to show up next and it keeps you on the edge of your seat! I think the movie was a little too fast-paced, the buildup to what’s really going on could’ve been slower and more effective, and the score can be loud and overbearing at times, but overall I thought this movie was excellent. This is a must-see for any horror fan or fan of the classics! I’m so happy this movie is a hit and we’ll be getting more movies like it! I can’t wait, this is going to be awesome. The Universal Monsters are back and I couldn’t be more happy. The director of this wants to do a remake of Dracula and James Wan is producing a Frankenstein remake, among a ton of other projects in development. Yes. All the yes. Give them to me. I want them.… Expand
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ZaneFFeb 28, 2020
Leigh Whannell crafts a visceral thriller with a new updated take on the classic story.
WHANNELL has been in my opinion one of the most underrated director /writers for a long time. He was mostly behind the insidious and saw franchises AndLeigh Whannell crafts a visceral thriller with a new updated take on the classic story.
WHANNELL has been in my opinion one of the most underrated director /writers for a long time. He was mostly behind the insidious and saw franchises And came out with the spectacular futuristic thriller upgrade in 2018. His brilliant style is once again back with full force in this new adaptation of the invisible man. many people will just look at this like another Blum house manufactured film at first but realize that just because it has the production name on it doesn't mean it will be another throwaway film. This film much like upgrade thrives with a crisp smart script and fantastic visuals. Whannell has a keen eye for detail and it shows in bunches in this film. Elizabeth Moss also gives a phenomenally dedicated performance And sheds emotion throughout. There are many moments in this vicious film that you will not see coming and I was actually surprised by the amount of brutality which serves the overall story well. This is a new take on a classic universal monster that you will not want to miss and it's definitely worthy of going to see in the theater unlike many films of late.… Expand
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joeyabukiFeb 28, 2020
I liked the movie a lot. At the beginning it is a thriller of suspense that catches you from the beginning: Gender violence, psychological abuse, drama, tension and manipulation by a gifted psychopath. The film is raised by the magnificentI liked the movie a lot. At the beginning it is a thriller of suspense that catches you from the beginning: Gender violence, psychological abuse, drama, tension and manipulation by a gifted psychopath. The film is raised by the magnificent performance of Elisabeth Moss. In the middle it falls and becomes the typical Friday the 13th or Halloween horror movie. But that last turn when they are having dinner for me is great. In the end I am left with the doubt of whether it was him or not, maybe he was telling the truth but she was never going to be able to live with that uncertainty and with the hell he made her go through.… Expand
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LeisureFeatureFeb 28, 2020
An Invisible Man entry fit for the 2020's. Elizabeth Moss is a powerhouse and the score/cinematography keeps up. There are a few suspense/horror cliches and predicable turns but overall this anxiety-inducing journey pays off nicely. 87/100An Invisible Man entry fit for the 2020's. Elizabeth Moss is a powerhouse and the score/cinematography keeps up. There are a few suspense/horror cliches and predicable turns but overall this anxiety-inducing journey pays off nicely. 87/100 LeisureFeature.com… Expand
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Rcavey92212Feb 28, 2020
I have to admit my expectations were a bit on the high side walking into this one. Although normally I try to keep them in check because so many movies are utterly disappointing. Well I'm happy to say this film completely blew me away. LeighI have to admit my expectations were a bit on the high side walking into this one. Although normally I try to keep them in check because so many movies are utterly disappointing. Well I'm happy to say this film completely blew me away. Leigh Whanell has created his masterpiece. A superb update inspired by the invisible man but something completely new altogether. The brilliant Elizabeth Moss stars as Cecelia a damaged woman in an abusive, controlling marriage. As we begin the film she escapes and soon after finds that her ex has committed suicide. Following that she discovers that she will inherit five million dollars as long as she doesn't commit any crimes or is ruled mentally incompetent. All of that is a red herring for what's to come. Soon after she comes to realize that her new found freedom is an illusion and that her sociopathic ex is stalking her but is invisible. I don't want to get into the details because I refuse to spoil this for anyone but wow. From the opening moments Whannel concocts a mounting feeling of chest tightening dread and keeps it uncomfortably fluid throughout. The small moments of laughter and a feeling of freedom are only to distract you from what's coming. And trust me it's worth the wait. The film unfolds unexpectedly is utterly driven by Moss's vulnerable yet resilient performance. She's so smart and driven it's easy to root for her and to relate to her seemingly hopeless plight. The film succeeds in establishing Adrian as an utter monster. And the invisibility is a device that works so well because had he been given a steady face and performance, it would have humanized him. And it's all the more effective that it didn't. Despite being a reimagining this is a really new film. It feels fresh in every aspect and even though you might think you know what's going to happen the utter brilliance in which it's executed is utterly astounding.… Expand
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Riddlebox2003Mar 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be completely honest, after watching this movie, I am shocked to see a 7.1 from both the audience and critics, that rarely lines up, and usually, both aren't so horrendously wrong. I went in with low expectations from Blumhouse, after their last few movies they have felt like a shadow of who they used to be and this movie reflects that, loudly. The Invisible Man is one of the worst movies I have seen this year and I am an avid moviegoer who goes typically 3-5 times a month. Not only does it have multiple moments where it appears to be ending (sort of like the false endings in LoTR), but it just continuously drags on with so very little going on at damn near every point of the f***ing movie. I'd say the beginning of the movie was the most interesting part, but they never build or show their relationship, we have no way of knowing just how terrible Adrian really was to her. It seemed odd that they refused to show the abusive relationship, I mean, the movie is over 2 hours long, and there's next to nothing about their relationship. I think the movie possibly could have benefitted from showing how **** of a person Adrian actually was in their relationship. Instead, we get he-said-she-said type of **** that never amounts to much.

Compared to the original's charm, it has nothing going for it. The twist is lame and illogical (also predictable), and large parts of the movie just do not add up. For instance, during her daring escape from the mental institute, no one is seeing the people get murdered? They all assume it is her and when she passes by the guard station, you can clearly see cameras, RECORDING EVERYWHERE (as a mental institution does), and yet nothing, no one is saying "Hey, there's a knife floating and she's either killing men with her mind, or her story is legit." Most of the big twists in the movie or the big shock moments also take place in a public setting, so you're telling me that no one in the restaurant saw a knife floating except for her and her sister? You're telling me they couldn't have shown footage in the restaurant of a floating knife??? Do you mean to tell me that the cops didn't go to check the footage? You're going to tell me they didn't see A F***ING KNIFE FLOATING??? Give me a break from reality, but not this big of a disconnect. Also, why does the little girl believe she hit her when she's clearly on the other side of the room? None of it adds up, the only suspense and disbelief comes from how laughably unbelievable the film is at moments.

Also, after she shoots and stabs the suit, how would it just blink and go in and out? That's literally not how it would work, once she disconnects/destroys a camera it would act more like a dead pixel that would be constant, it wouldn't make half of the suit blink, did no one explain how electric current and cameras work? Drab. The best way to describe this movie is by calling a drab, drag-fest that goes on for what feels like a f***ing eternity, my theater had people walking out or laughing during highly suspenseful and intelligent dialogue such as "He's invisible! It means you can't see him!!!" I mean, wow, so profound, thank you for defining the meaning of "invisible", I really needed help on that! I'm not sure how this movie has such high ratings, it was just plain-out bad and predictable at every point. Though the writing doesn't treat the audience as poorly as the writers did in The Dead Don't Die (where they explain the f***ing plot and 'hidden' meaning on multiple occasions), it still feels insulting when they introduce us to plot points that just make literally no sense, and that's the problem with The Invisible Man, it almost makes no sense from start to finish. I also feel like the twist where it was his brother was meant to make us think "Oh my God! What if it wasn't him!!!!" but, tbh, at that point, I was so f***ing checked out of the movie I was only thinking "Jesus f***ing Christ, it's going to keep going for another f***ing 40 minutes."… Expand
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tropicAcesFeb 28, 2020
Clever, creepy and fun. Between this and “Upgrade,” I can’t wait to see what Leigh Whannell does next. He and Jordan Peele are saving horror...
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Rebecca31Mar 1, 2020
Cecilia’s (Elisabeth Moss) abusive ex Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) commits suicide and leaves her his fortune. The relief that he is gone from her life is short lived as a series of very strange occurrences begin to happen to her. SheCecilia’s (Elisabeth Moss) abusive ex Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) commits suicide and leaves her his fortune. The relief that he is gone from her life is short lived as a series of very strange occurrences begin to happen to her. She suspects Adrian’s death was a hoax and he has found a way to haunt her without anyone seeing. How does she convince everyone that she is being terrorized by something invisible?

First off I had low expectations for The Invisible Man after watching the trailer, I felt it had bad horror movie written all over it. Not only that, but The Invisible Man was supposed to be one of the many monster movies in the Dark Universe franchise. A franchise that failed after one movie, you can all go ahead and blame Tom Cruise’s Mummy movie for that one. But The Invisible Man is not that kind of movie. The opening scene sets the tone of the type of movie you will be watching, taking a real life frightening situation and builds a horror movie around it. It uses everything at its disposal to keep you in a constant state of unease. From the camera work to the score and absolutely everything that Elisabeth Moss is doing. She really is superb in this, her facial expressions and stunt work are brilliant. I thought The Handmaid’s Tale was showing us Elisabeth Moss’s full range of emotional capabilities but she is well and truly pushed to her limits with this performance.

Everything about The Invisible Man pushes it away from your average horror. It doesn’t restrict itself to one genre, yes it is for the most part a horror movie but it’s also dealing with a very serious subject matter. The physically and emotionally abusive relationship and the aftermath of that. It raises issues of how we treat victims of abuse and the devastating effect it can have on one’s mental and physical health. It’s incredibly tense, unexpectedly horrifying and jam packed with frights. It will make you jump out of your skin and with plenty of stress inducing moments you’ll be on the edge of your seat. I’m impressed with how this movie has been reinvented to suit today’s audience. It is well worth taking the time to see, highly recommended.… Expand
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SoulWarfareMar 1, 2020
The Invisible Man is another movie that is based of the acclaimed novel by H.G. Wells. Fun Fact: this was originally going to be the second movie in the cinematic universe "Dark Universe" with Johnny Depp playing the titled character.The Invisible Man is another movie that is based of the acclaimed novel by H.G. Wells. Fun Fact: this was originally going to be the second movie in the cinematic universe "Dark Universe" with Johnny Depp playing the titled character. However, the flop of the Mummy seems to have made Universal focus on standalone Universal monster movies. This new strategy seems to be the right move as The Invisible Man is an absolute thrill of a movie. The general summary of this movie is that Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) who has escaped an abusive relationship from her ex Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) only for weeks later to find out he committed suicide. However, she suspects his death was a hoax and that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

The biggest praise of this movie has got to be Elisabeth Moss performance.She gives an authentic performance of a character who has been in an abusive relationship.She makes the emotional stakes feel high and her agony feel genuine. However, she is also able to give a ferocity in her performance when her character decides to fight. She does an incredible job in carrying this movie. The score by Benjamin Wallfisch is also incredibly unsettling and intense when it needs to be. It manages to perfectly elevate the scene in every way and really make the audience invested what they are watching. I also have to praise their unique use of camera shots. The director Leigh Whannell uses a lot of wide shots and panning to make it really feel like there is someone else in the room watching our character Cecilia. The story is also really engaging and is a really smart narrative on woman who have been abused or manipulated. The movie has great scares and great suspenseful moments that are not just relying on jump scares(but there are some) and it is just a breath of fresh air for a horror movie.

This isn't the director's fault but the trailers kind of ruin a fair amount of the surprise sadly. I highly recommend people don't watch the trailer for this movie cause it will lessen the experience. My biggest issue with this movie is just the amount of plot holes that really make me question things. I will avoid spoiler territory. The first thing I have to question is the lack of cameras? There are security cameras in this world and this movie emphasises cameras but when there is a scene that 100% would have security cameras in the real world, the movie decides it doesn't exist anymore. Also I have to question how a certain character is able to get to get from point a to point b so quick when there is clearly no transportation used by this character. Additionally, this character somehow knows where everyone is just baffling and unexplained. You have to suspend some of your belief to accept these and unfortunately that is kinda difficult especially considering the tech shown in this movie. The last act of this movie also feels really contrasting to the the slower and suspenseful pace of the first two acts of this movie and it kinda makes it feel like a completely different movie. Honestly, I also prefer the first two acts compared to the last one. Overall, this movie is just a great horror movie and a fresh contemporary adaptation of the novel. If you want a unique and vastly different horror movie experience then this movie is a must watch for you.… Expand
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BeardedYodaMar 2, 2020
The Invisible Man is a very good thriller/horror movie with good acting and directing as well as great cinematography and a cool aesthetic. This is a reboot of a classic Hollywood monster done right. Looking at you The Mummy (2017).
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hihihahaFeb 28, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sound and the content is so so amazing. If you want to watch something surprise, you must go to the cinema and watch this movie.… Expand
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Compi24Mar 5, 2020
The teachings of H.G. Wells are stretched to their "2020-iest," and followers of the adaptation process's limitless possibilities have yet another feather in their cap in the form of Leigh Whannell's "The Invisible Man," an ambitious,The teachings of H.G. Wells are stretched to their "2020-iest," and followers of the adaptation process's limitless possibilities have yet another feather in their cap in the form of Leigh Whannell's "The Invisible Man," an ambitious, imaginative and twisted return to form for one of Universal's underappreciated "monster" properties. Whannell capitalizes and even improves on everything that surprised me about his last entry, "Upgrade," distributing the kinetics of his film in a more even and structurally friendly fashion, using the frame as an antagonist that's just as terrifying to look at as it is impossible to look away from. The narrative is sumptuously deceiving, yet structurally recognizable enough to make you think you know where things are headed, even though the exact destination isn't where you figured you'd end up. The production design and cinematography are sleek, ultimately pairing with the respective looks of his previous films to give Whannell what I'd even call an aesthetic in the making. And though it really shocks me to say it, I find myself really intrigued at the prospect of more Universal monster movies with this treatment of the source material in mind. I'd consider that a success on the part of those involved.… Expand
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PimpinpakmanMar 2, 2020
Really good thriller. Did not expect it to be as good as it turned out to be. We saw it in dolby theater and it enhanced the experience because sound is used very beautifully to create this atmosphere. Highly recommended with a satisfyingReally good thriller. Did not expect it to be as good as it turned out to be. We saw it in dolby theater and it enhanced the experience because sound is used very beautifully to create this atmosphere. Highly recommended with a satisfying ending for once.… Expand
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fiftywordreviewMar 3, 2020
The Invisible Man requires more than the occasional suspension of disbelief, but an original story with legitimately tense moments elevate it to the top of its genre. The characters often fall into classically poor horror movieThe Invisible Man requires more than the occasional suspension of disbelief, but an original story with legitimately tense moments elevate it to the top of its genre. The characters often fall into classically poor horror movie decision-making, but it's not enough to take away from the overall impact of the film.… Expand
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HotRatsMar 9, 2020
Great movie, to turn the original story into a feminist manifest is brilliant and touthfull. Moss is superb.
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TVJerryMar 4, 2020
Anyone familiar with the classic film will find this thriller a total departure. As the story begins, Elizabeth Moss, who looks miserable and frightened for most of the movie, is sneaking out of the house and the relationship that's ruiningAnyone familiar with the classic film will find this thriller a total departure. As the story begins, Elizabeth Moss, who looks miserable and frightened for most of the movie, is sneaking out of the house and the relationship that's ruining her life. The boyfriend wants her back and uses his innovative optical technology to stalk and terrify her. Director Leigh Whannell (best known for the Saw and Insidious films) has kept the first third of the film very low-key with ominous promise. Once bad things start happening, the tension ramps up to deliver a compelling experience. The violence is quickly dispatched and the logic strains at times, but it's still enjoyable to watch it unfold.… Expand
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GinaKMar 3, 2020
Although far from a literal remake, this updated version of a classic is excellent. Elisabeth Moss, who plays the tormented wife in a very strong cast, is riveting and very sympathetic. The updated, high-tech plot creates a very cleverAlthough far from a literal remake, this updated version of a classic is excellent. Elisabeth Moss, who plays the tormented wife in a very strong cast, is riveting and very sympathetic. The updated, high-tech plot creates a very clever cat-and-mouse game that continually ratchets up the suspense, sympathy for the heroine, and dread of the heartless technical genius-husband who torments her. Although not a conventional beauty, Moss is a wonderful actress, easily able to keep the audience’s sympathy throughout the harrowing plot. Overall, this film is far more than a horror movie because it always remains horrible in a very human way.… Expand
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GrachechkovskiMar 10, 2020
A very interesting movie with a little predictable plot, great camera's work, fabulous actor's play and horror atmosphere. I like the 1 part of this, because it is a real smart horror without screamers, but I am indifferent to 2 part of this,A very interesting movie with a little predictable plot, great camera's work, fabulous actor's play and horror atmosphere. I like the 1 part of this, because it is a real smart horror without screamers, but I am indifferent to 2 part of this, because it looks like action film, not horror… Expand
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JbuerApr 3, 2020
Really enjoyable to watch. Some great surprises to keep you interested. Clever reconstructed screenplay of a classic that resonates with issues of today. Well shot, acted and directed with a great modern look.
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marco34laFeb 29, 2020
This is a solid psychological thriller. It captures you right from the start and delivers throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed. Moss is great actress in this, giving it real credibility. It's the first good movie I've seen this year.
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kappakappa213Mar 2, 2020
A solid 7/10 and deserves a watch. Skip the trailers tho as there are quite a few spoilers in them.
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JustinscottsFeb 29, 2020
the right amount of scares and thrill. Led by a powerful performance by Elisabeth Moss
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MarkHReviewsMar 5, 2020
Over the past few years, Blumhouse Productions has become a money machine, offering low-budget, pulpy horror films (the “Purge” series, “Truth or Dare,” “Happy Death Day,” among others) that do very well at the box office. In fairness,Over the past few years, Blumhouse Productions has become a money machine, offering low-budget, pulpy horror films (the “Purge” series, “Truth or Dare,” “Happy Death Day,” among others) that do very well at the box office. In fairness, they’ve also bankrolled serious theatrical efforts like “Get Out” and “BlacKkKlansman.” “The Invisible Man” moves Blumhouse outside the traditional horror genre. It’s a film that is part horror film, part action movie, part support for #MeToo.

The concept behind this film originated with the 1897 novella “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells, generally acknowledged as the father of science fiction. This film also owes a debt to the 1933 film with the same name, starring Claude Rains.

In the hands of Writer/Director Leigh Whannell (the “Saw” series), the content and focus of this movie is changed dramatically from the original source material. In fact, the man we sometimes can’t see is actually only a tangential character in the story. The protagonist is Cecelia Kass (Elisabeth Moss), the long-suffering live-in partner of a rich genius who works in field of optics. A total control freak, the optics inventor has abused Cecelia in every way imaginable. After escaping from the fenced-in fortress where she lives with this madman, Cecelia is further persecuted by a series of mysterious events. Her former boyfriend has donned a body suit that refracts light, rendering him invisible as he performs a series of increasingly horrific misdeeds. Blood flows. Cecelia is accused of madness and murder. The game is afoot, Watson.

What makes this film rise about the typical Blumhouse dreck is Elisabeth Moss, who has had memorable roles in several iconic TV series including “West Wing,” “Mad Men,” “Top of the Lake,” and most recently “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Here, Moss offers an acting tour de force. Her character evolves from terrorized abuse victim to action figure to cold-blooded avenging angel. As her character transforms, Moss’ facial expressions and body language also evolve strikingly. If you can get past all the blood, it’s an evolution worth watching.

Because this is Blumhouse, who gave us masterpieces such as “The Gallows Act II” (a record-tying 0% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the currently-playing “Fantasy Island” (checking in at 9%), effective plotting is not a strong point in “The Invisible Man.” For example, while housed on a secure psychiatric ward, Cecelia simply opens the unlocked door to the stairwell, helpfully labelled “Emergency Exit,” to make her escape. Some of the plot twists made me yearn for the GEICO commercial with the immortal line, “Let’s hide behind the chain saws!”

“The Invisible Man” is a worthy addition to the pulp noir genre. With no particular skills, Moss’ character overcomes impossible odds to preserve her sanity and right wrongs. Along the way, the cinematography is notably flashy and fascinating. However, it’s Moss, and Moss alone, who elevates this film and makes the whole endeavor worthwhile.… Expand
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AcaciaMar 7, 2020
Two of js went to see this movie, and two of us enjoyed it. Elizabeth Moss is terrific as an abused wife who plans and executes her escape from her abusive husband. Just when she thinks her troubles are over, she finds out they are not.Two of js went to see this movie, and two of us enjoyed it. Elizabeth Moss is terrific as an abused wife who plans and executes her escape from her abusive husband. Just when she thinks her troubles are over, she finds out they are not. Loved the way things built up over the course of a tight timeframe. Of course, it is frustrating when no one will believe her. A couple of scenes where I had to cover my eyes. But, overall, great suspense, a talented leading lady and a good supporting cast. Very engrossing!… Expand
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farhanghaFeb 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a wonderful horror movie. this is best movie from Leigh Whannell. Part of the appeal of the film, of course, comes from the art of Elizabeth Moss. An actor who can handle even more difficult films. Of course, comparing this movie to the classic 1933 version is a mistake.… Expand
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BradMorganMar 10, 2020
The film was far too far-fetched sometimes but certainly unique. It had a couple surprising moments and time was taken for the build up of the plot. Avery entertaining film with a good lead actress!
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ArturWLMAug 25, 2020
An absolutely mediocre film, it was made solely as a means of discriminating against white men, in particular rich white men. What does a multimillionaire and a genius of science care about an absolutely nondescript gray mouse? The logic "heAn absolutely mediocre film, it was made solely as a means of discriminating against white men, in particular rich white men. What does a multimillionaire and a genius of science care about an absolutely nondescript gray mouse? The logic "he began to persecute me because I refused him" is normal for a virgin schoolboy, but not for a successful man. In addition to the stupidity of this plot move, it is also banal. As well as the rest of this film. The heroine's friend is black. Besides mediocrity, the plot of the film is very boring, predictable and full of plot holes. How could the heroine terrorize her walled-up husband? (logic goes to hell) Well, the cherry on the cake is the lack of talent of Elisabeth Moss.… Expand
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moviemitch96Feb 29, 2020
A young woman (Elizabeth Moss) finds herself inexplicably stalked and haunted by her late boyfriend following his death by suicide. It's an old and simple enough premise, but I was a little skeptical of the solid reviews this started getting,A young woman (Elizabeth Moss) finds herself inexplicably stalked and haunted by her late boyfriend following his death by suicide. It's an old and simple enough premise, but I was a little skeptical of the solid reviews this started getting, especially since I thought the trailers made it look pretty 'meh' to me personally. However, while it did have the many predictable moments I was expecting it to have, it also had a lot of shocking and unexpected scenes and twists throughout that kept things relatively fun and intriguing. On top of that, Moss turns in a great performance and keeps us invested in her attempts to uncover what's happening to her exactly. Overall, despite its simple premise and some predictable moments here and there, it still turned out to be a decent little thriller that took some unique and unexpected turns.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingMar 23, 2020
"The Invisible Man" creeps into 2020 with a pervasive sense of dread, terrific acting and cinematography, and a plot that both honours the source material while delivering a powerful allegory of abuse in relationships and the #MeToo movement.
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muldjordMar 2, 2020
First part, fantastic! About half-way it starts to move towards being ridiculous. And the ending was just not very compelling to me.

Great acting by Moss though. She carries the movie. And it does have some genuinely scary parts. It's like aFirst part, fantastic! About half-way it starts to move towards being ridiculous. And the ending was just not very compelling to me.

Great acting by Moss though. She carries the movie. And it does have some genuinely scary parts. It's like a ghost movie basically - until it's not. Which is where it stops working in my opinion. A few scenes fall apart completely when stuff happens that just makes no sense. Adrian is super lucky, all. the. time. So much so that it becomes annoying later on in the film.… Expand
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FortunafDec 6, 2020
One of the worthless and childish movies i be ever seen, why someone would spend so much energy just to mess with an ex (just to begin with), its not even terrifying but childish...
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Mitya64Mar 7, 2020
Хороший триллер. По трейлеру думал что хоррор. Но половина фильма точно была хоррором, остальная часть триллером. Сам сюжет интересен. Рекомендую к просмотру, тем более от автора апгрейдаХороший триллер. По трейлеру думал что хоррор. Но половина фильма точно была хоррором, остальная часть триллером. Сам сюжет интересен. Рекомендую к просмотру, тем более от автора апгрейда
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JokohamaMar 4, 2020
A very interesting movie, but the ending is a bit poor and unsatisfying for me
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imtheonlytyeMar 8, 2020
This movie was a 10/10. It was a PHENOMENAL movie!! I loved it! They did everything right. The ending was kind of meh, but it didn't tarnish the entire film. I was on my seat the entire time and it made me so emotional. I felt her pain and IThis movie was a 10/10. It was a PHENOMENAL movie!! I loved it! They did everything right. The ending was kind of meh, but it didn't tarnish the entire film. I was on my seat the entire time and it made me so emotional. I felt her pain and I felt her experiences. I loved their wide shots at times to make us think, "hm is he there right now?", literally genius. Even the action sequences were so fun and great to watch. Some parts didn't make sense to me, but nonetheless, the overall film was fantastic. Finally, they make a good scary movie type film this year, since all the thrillers and scary movies that have already come out have been garbage. I'm glad this film redeemed this year so far. I am going to watch it again in theatres soon. This is a "watch 100 times and never get bored of it" type of movie. The direction they went with this movie was magnificent and I am so happy they did it.… Expand
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AsclepiusMar 2, 2020
I went in expecting to love this movie in totality, given the excellent reviews it has received. In reality, it's the kind of film that often agitates me, for the weak plot points that leave the viewer saying, "You *LITERALLY* have his DNAI went in expecting to love this movie in totality, given the excellent reviews it has received. In reality, it's the kind of film that often agitates me, for the weak plot points that leave the viewer saying, "You *LITERALLY* have his DNA right there!" Looking past these problems, however, I very much liked the way the plot unfolded. Even though this movie wasn't 100% for me, I really ended up appreciating it. A note to Hollywood, since it seems to have forgotten: this is how you craft a strong woman. Show it, don't tell it.… Expand
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plisken_snakeMar 2, 2020
The first 2/3 of the movie were incredible but that last act really ruined it for me. The first 2/3 are really well acted and are shot great forcing the audience to question everything they are looking at, though they do ruin some greatThe first 2/3 of the movie were incredible but that last act really ruined it for me. The first 2/3 are really well acted and are shot great forcing the audience to question everything they are looking at, though they do ruin some great scares by adding in loud jump scare noises in post but for the most part if the movie had have ended at the end of the 2nd act i would have rated this an 8/10 but for me the ending was so bad it just took me out of the movie due to a couple bad and predictable twists, dumb characters and it ditches the cinematography of the first 2 acts, which makes sense in context but it was still disappointing to me. I would still recommend this but I was disappointed.… Expand
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The_MagnificentMar 13, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Characters with literally zero background, a man in a suit who watched the Predator too many times (the suit even sounds like one), terrible writing and jumpscares putting me to sleep. Predictable af.

The beginning was somewhat decent but as soon as the invisible man popped up and his desire to have the baby which lead to zero suspense since he didn't want to hurt her anymore even though he beat her up pretty badly just a few minutes earlier. Yes, his plan changed to hurting her "loved ones" but the **** do I care. No background, no development, they didn't even explain who her friends are other than dropping the names. If you are one of those "turn your brain off" muppets and like lazy jumpscares, enjoy. But hey, not that there's anything wrong with that. Elizabeth Moss did a great job though.… Expand
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ArminLvFeb 29, 2020
I will not explain much but tell that this is really great movie to start 2020 of great movies. If you liked Leigh's work in Upgrade then this is even better. I totally recommend this movie who likes on the edge of your seat kind of movies.
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manningn15Mar 1, 2020
The Invisible Man is my favorite thriller of 2020, my favorite horror movie of 2020, one of my top 10 favorite movies of 2020, and one of my favorite movies of all time. Elizabeth Moss's performance was emotionally powerful and justThe Invisible Man is my favorite thriller of 2020, my favorite horror movie of 2020, one of my top 10 favorite movies of 2020, and one of my favorite movies of all time. Elizabeth Moss's performance was emotionally powerful and just exceptional. The supporting performances from Storm Reid, Aldis Hodge, and Harriet Dyer were terrific. The writing and story were stupendous, showing how woman can be emotionally and physically abused and controlled in a toxic relationship but can fight back and are strong and able to survive it was a smart way to do the remake. The visual effects were phenomenal and made the existence of an "Invisible Man" seem so real. The music was outstanding and really helped build the tension in the scenes with "The Invisible Man". The makeup and hairstyling was excellent especically on Elizabeth Moss and Storm Reid. Overall a A+ thriller.… Expand
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MarcDoyleMar 3, 2020
So much better than I expected it to be based on the trailer. Special shot-out to the sound-design team, and the visual FX folks. Moss's performance was baked in - I trusted that she wouldn't involve herself in a "lesser" production, but sheSo much better than I expected it to be based on the trailer. Special shot-out to the sound-design team, and the visual FX folks. Moss's performance was baked in - I trusted that she wouldn't involve herself in a "lesser" production, but she also exceeded my expectations.… Expand
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JLuis_001Feb 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better call it ''The Predictable Man''

It's funny that nowadays a normal and notorious complaint about the horror genre is that it relies too much on the jump scares, so it's surprising that this film is receiving so many good reviews considering that it's completely based on jump scares.

This is called The Invisible Man, therefore you're fully aware that what is chasing the main character is invisible, so all the scenes in which he's supposed to be stalking the victim, you know he's there somewhere. Thus what you're waiting is for him to do something. You as a viewer are waiting for the jump scare, so because of that the tension has gone out the window.
I cannot understand how people can say the genre lacks originality and then after seeing it they come and say is great.

The film is full of plot holes, devastating plot holes. Don't even talk about the cliches and it's a shame but considering the story tried to turn around by focusing on the abuse of women, Whannell cannot avoid falling into the same mistakes over and over again, showing completely repetitive situations.
Instead of deepening the abuse and mental harassment, the film resorts to the same topics as the protagonist is unable to make the people around her believe what is happening and that's the limitation the horror genre imposes over the story.

You just have to look at the scene where her sister is killed because is just ridiculous. No cameras in the restaurant and no smartphone from any of the diners in a full restaurant that could record or take a picture of a strange floating knife. Absurd.

And although the invisible suit is crazy, at least you can believe it because after all the film is based on that but what I thought was disastrous is that the suit apparently gives super powers to the wearer. When the guy gets rid of all the guards in the hallway the brute force of his punches is unbelievable, all the guards seemed to be hit with concrete. What more can I say?

Elisabeth Moss delivers but the script barely helps her and that frankly at the end of it all is the structural failure of this film, which depends totally on how gullible you are for it to work.… Expand
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Number6manFeb 28, 2020
Really disappointing. Had a nice idea, but the movie felt dry. Needed better directing.
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matisyahuMar 14, 2020
Because Leigh Whannell is on board, thought it would be different than the usual Blumhouse fluff, but was proven wrong. It's a film that really requires a suspension of disbelief right from the get go in order to enjoy some jumpscaresBecause Leigh Whannell is on board, thought it would be different than the usual Blumhouse fluff, but was proven wrong. It's a film that really requires a suspension of disbelief right from the get go in order to enjoy some jumpscares throughout. Essentially a ripoff of "Gaslight," "Hollow Man," and "Enough" in a premise right up front with massive holes. The CGI effects are terrible, as the killer looks like something more out of the 90s in the way he flashes around versus at least having equal quality to that as the aforementioned Hollow Man or even Terminator 2. So we are told he's some kind of genius optics scientist, meanwhile his appearance looks terrible by scientific standards. We are made to believe that the protagonist in the film has no friends, no family outside of her sister, and no alternative other than to stick within 15 miles of where the killer resides. One key plot point that is poorly explained is how there was no police-based death certificate or verification of his death in the way it is presented. Meanwhile, Cecilia is constantly around her police friend James, so something doesn't add up. Even as I type this, I realize how preposterous the whole movie was.

Look, like typical Blumhouse fare, if you're looking to bring your girlfriend/boyfriend for some jumpscares amidst over the top musical scoring (reminded me of something Tarantino would parody), this movie is for you. But even if the age of Harvey Weinstein, there is nothing compelling here storywise beyond that, and it's clear that Blumhouse is a profit shop trying to exploit the #MeToo era of sincere issues. The villain Adrian and his motives for violence are poorly developed, the story has gaping holes in logic, and you can only look at the protagonist uglied up and deranged looking for so many minutes before you say to yourself "I Get the Point." Really, an awful movie - the only reason I give it 2/10 instead of 1/10 is so people don't dismiss the review.… Expand
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MayfieldjaMar 18, 2020
The Invisible Man (2020) gives us a solid performance from Elisabeth Moss and is unsettling and uncomfortable as it dives into very tangible themes. However, it still has flaws, mainly in scenes where we encounter the titular character. 6The Invisible Man (2020) gives us a solid performance from Elisabeth Moss and is unsettling and uncomfortable as it dives into very tangible themes. However, it still has flaws, mainly in scenes where we encounter the titular character. 6 out of 10.

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imthenoobMar 30, 2020
Moss does a great job but that doesn't make up for the fact that the movie is an utter bore. So many needless plot twists, Overly long runtime and the ending was so incredibly corny. I think the quickest way to improve this movie is to trimMoss does a great job but that doesn't make up for the fact that the movie is an utter bore. So many needless plot twists, Overly long runtime and the ending was so incredibly corny. I think the quickest way to improve this movie is to trim at least 20 minutes from the first hour. Quicken the pace a bit so people aren't twiddling their thumbs until something actually happens.… Expand
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OlivierPielMar 23, 2020
1 point for the decent opening scene. The rest is paint by numbers "à la Metoo", an activity I stopped enjoying after the age of 7. Indeed, everyone with half a brain can see the plot twists a mile ahead, which is ironically funny in a film1 point for the decent opening scene. The rest is paint by numbers "à la Metoo", an activity I stopped enjoying after the age of 7. Indeed, everyone with half a brain can see the plot twists a mile ahead, which is ironically funny in a film about "invisibility".… Expand
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Griffin_2707May 14, 2020
Absolutely predictable, weak plot, horrible play from actors and....boring.
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derekjaypostMar 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Waste of my time and money. I wish I had my money back for this trash film.… Expand
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PanchogulMar 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Hombre Invisible (2020)

Sinopsis:

Cecilia comienza a rehacer su vida después de que su exnovio maltratador fallezca. Sin embargo, su cordura queda en entredicho cuando empieza a dudar de que siga vivo.

Opinión:

Debo decir en primera instancia que esta película me gustó muchísimo y llenó ampliamente mis expectativas. Está cargada de tensión y suspenso de primera, y sin contener mucha violencia gráfica ni sangre por doquier, sabe mantenerte al límite desde el principio hasta el final pese a tener un ritmo relativamente lento.

La actuación de Elisabeth Moss es de primer nivel y va más allá de lo plausible, espero sea nominada para la próxima temporada de premios, encarna a la perfección a una mujer maltratada que decide huir de su captor y como las heridas psicológicas la persiguen día a día, cosa que de seguro les sucede a muchas mujeres que pasan por esto y lo aterrador que debe ser sentir que el agresor te va a perseguir siempre y para siempre.

Los efectos especiales fueron interesantes, la fotografía y paleta de colores fue de mi agrado, la banda sonora estuvo impecable logrando acentuar cada situación de la película apropiadamente.

El trasfondo pienso yo que va mas allá del simple título del filme, sino que retrata con bastante credibilidad las relaciones sentimentales tóxicas con la posterior violencia intrafamiliar que esto conlleva.

Ojalá le vaya bien en la taquilla, vale la pena ir a verla.

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JoeCoolMar 23, 2020
Decent enough thriller, though I wouldn't call it horror just because there's some blood in it. The acting of the lead is good, she sure knows how to do crazy. However the story is rather cliché with characters doing dumb things just toDecent enough thriller, though I wouldn't call it horror just because there's some blood in it. The acting of the lead is good, she sure knows how to do crazy. However the story is rather cliché with characters doing dumb things just to further the story along. The ending is sort of surprising but it also takes away the whole buildup if one could call it that. But it managed to get my heart pumping faster than usual, so that's something, just not quite good enough to be recommended, just okay.… Expand
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SinewsApr 6, 2020
Despite its clever cinematography, The Invisible Man is an overly-lengthy slog with far too many needless, unwarranted plot diversions, likely there for the sake of covering up its greatest shame - it lacks a soul.
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MoviesUghMar 21, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ugh. If you have braincells and would like to keep them, you should probably avoid this horrific disaster of a movie. Girl does the impossible to get away from crazy mofo, has a dingbat of a sister and isn’t even slightly concerned when a letter suddenly shows up to a house where she’s supposed to have been in hiding from the entire universe. Um ok....

Despite all this “Goldigger” decides she wants the cash and goes to collect...

This movie is soooo painful to watch. Do yourself a favor and skip it and read the original book instead. So much better.

20 minutes in, atrocious and fast forwarded to an awful ending.

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lilkillpappyApr 21, 2020
An awful film about a super rich good looking man that wants nothing more than to get with a very homely, uninteresting woman. The film is full of things that make no sense at all. Multiple times there are security cameras that fail to see aAn awful film about a super rich good looking man that wants nothing more than to get with a very homely, uninteresting woman. The film is full of things that make no sense at all. Multiple times there are security cameras that fail to see a floating knife? The invisible suit apparently makes you super strong and combat capable? A man's daughter gets hit by a woman in his house so he leaves the woman alone in his house, instead of kicking the woman out? The list goes on and on with this film. This is trash all the way through. Some of the CGI looks pretty bad too, there are moments the invisible man moves with zero weight or physics, looks really stupid. I have no idea why anyone would say this is good, unless they're super politically biased and liked the #metoo allegory. I like the allegory part as well, but sadly that's the only thing good about the film.… Expand
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RBHartmannMay 17, 2020
Extremely stupid...
I wasted my time and money watching it.
The beginning was stupid, the middle of it was also stupid, and the ending as a whole was unrealistic and a female ego power stroke for SJW ideology.
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MeowsMar 29, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was okay, had a few good moments. The woman in the movie is very unattractive and annoying as all get out. I love physiological thrillers, This isn't one. There was not one twist or anything. I thought it would have been good, had she had a split personality, or he was telling her the truth before he died. Something interesting, but nope. This is probably a really unpopular opinion, but I wanted her to lose or be wrong, who would stay there? No one, you'd run, hide. Extremely violent.… Expand
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gigliApr 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A movie about some super rich, super smart and very attractive young man, who has invented a suit that makes him invisible and who doesn’t have any other purpose in life, than to hurt his ugly girlfriend. Even the scenes with the suit are completely illogical as the person wearing it obviously interact with the rest of the physical world by his wish (like his footprints are perfectly visible on the blanket, but few second before on the carpet are not). All characters of the move act also completely illogical. The movie contains a couple of scary ghosts move like moments and that’s about all that is worth…… Expand
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bumble_beeApr 29, 2020
So banal ending that there are no words.
Why for two hours I can't show( at least flashbacks ) why the guy is BAD!!!
What he did to her. There is no enough the viewer know that he crazy GENIUS BILLIONAIRE abuser ( Yes importantly he white andSo banal ending that there are no words.
Why for two hours I can't show( at least flashbacks ) why the guy is BAD!!!
What he did to her. There is no enough the viewer know that he crazy GENIUS BILLIONAIRE abuser ( Yes importantly he white and black each always potderzhit and quietly accepts that she killed human)
Then he literally throws it all over the apartment and lifts it off the floor - but in the end he does not have the strength to take the knife away from his throat.… Expand
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Fox_VanillaJul 17, 2020
Overrated and not that scary. The Invisible Man 2020 is essentially a Hollow Man re-skin except without the awesome special effects and plausable invisibility tech creation storyline of the latter. In fact there's absolutely zero explanationOverrated and not that scary. The Invisible Man 2020 is essentially a Hollow Man re-skin except without the awesome special effects and plausable invisibility tech creation storyline of the latter. In fact there's absolutely zero explanation as to how The Invisible Man 2020 invisibility tech was created or why. It's presented in a cliche Tony Stark / Bruce Wayne style. The well-worn origin story of a rich, genius man's gadget filled basement in a mansion but this time there happens to be an invisibility suit there. This method of introduction just seems out of place for one of the most important discoveries in human history.

The motivations of the villain in The Invisible Man 2020 (Adrian) seem solely that of a domestic violence perpetrator. Unfortunately there's almost no character development for Adrian apart from a few glimpses of him before he turns into the Invisible Man so it's quite difficult to relate to his extreme and ridiculously complex reaction to Cecilia ending their relationship. Then it's straight into the invisible revenge craziness which quickly becomes far to elaborate to be believable even in a fantasy way.

In all honesty, in the invisibility genre Hollow Man is a better movie. It's scarier, more disturbing and ultimately more complete of an invisibility fantasy movie and demonstrates well the absolute power of invisibility corrupting absolutely.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeMar 1, 2020
*heavy breathing in the background*

S2S: What is that sound?! Oh, wait it's just Trip Fontaine panicking over The Invisible Man. Relax Trip! Catch your breath! I know we both viewed this film this week, but it's over now. No one is following*heavy breathing in the background*

S2S: What is that sound?! Oh, wait it's just Trip Fontaine panicking over The Invisible Man. Relax Trip! Catch your breath! I know we both viewed this film this week, but it's over now. No one is following you. You're much better looking than Elisabeth Moss. No way her crazy husband would want to follow you when he could do much worse. Anyway, we saw the remake/current day adaptation of The Invisible Man.

Trip: Don't worry! I'm not scared. I'm never scared... except when Elisabeth Moss' crazy eyes are staring me down. So, yeah, I didn't, but should have, realized that this was an adaptation of H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man. That didn't entirely register with me until after the fact. Duh!

This The Invisible Man was written and directed by Leigh Whannell, and I'll call it a modern adaptation inspired by Wells' book. Elisabeth Moss plays Cecilia Kass, a woman who escapes a controlling relationship and her menacing, optics mogul beau, Adrian Griffin, played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Not to give too much away but Adrian commits suicide and Cecilia thinks he's haunting her or is she just crazy - hijinks ensue(See The Trailer).

To be honest, I walked into the theater knowing exactly what was going to happen. There was only one legitimate plot twist that surprised me. In fact, my jaw may still be on the floor from that. Otherwise, this movie was a paint-by-numbers psychological thriller. Characters, specifically Moss' Cecilia, make decisions that make absolutely no sense solely to further the story. Characters don't say things that make any sense and do say things that no one would ever say, which was very frustrating. The script is cliched and predictable; but, of course, The Invisible Man original was published in the 19th century and has been adapted many times over. I would have hoped that Whannell could have done something truly original with the psychological thriller.

Elisabeth Moss is generally good here. She has the face of a woman who is being terrorized. She's got these eyes that just bore into you. She does not need to do much to convincingly portray crazy, but she also is powerful. I do not fault Moss for the overall shortcomings of the movie. I'll also commend the design of Adrian Griffin's home. It is cold and angular, and exactly what you would expect of a rich, optics guys. The isolation and starkness of the surrounding echoes the relationship that haunts Cecilia.

S2S: More like she has a face that terrorizes...This is the only role she should play because it comes so naturally to her angular face. But that's neither here nor there... continue my friend.

Trip: *ignores comments* The visual effects are hit or miss. There is a fight sequence that seems either poorly edited or the visual effects are inconsistent.

S2S: I'd agree the visual effects were hit or miss. In fact, the visual effects were just as inconsistent as the escape plan given to us in the beginning. Yet, the effects also added a bunch to the cool aspects of action sequences and the intensity of anxiety. So what she flies across the kitchen as if he some how has superpowers and her head is independent from her body *sarcasm abounds*...

Trip: Well, even though The Invisible Man is hardly original and is fairly predictable, if you know that walking into the theater, is it worthy of a viewing? I would still say yes. There are jump scares that don’t feel entirely cheap. This is what you came for. As I stated before, there is one plot twist that is almost worth the price of admission itself. Ultimately, it is fun and satisfying – not scary, if that what you want, but thrilling nonetheless. I say worth a trip to the big screen with a popcorn to spill at those shocking moments.

S2S: I mean I generally agree with you but I think our readers deserve a little bit more. This movie is definitely a popcorn muncher but is it necessary to see on the big screen because of 2 good scenes? I think you can pass the movie theater ticket but you won’t be completely disappointed, if you did. This is at best a matinee movie but definitely a RedBox rental type of flick.… Expand
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PlayerManReviewAug 24, 2020
The start is bad, with the tell not show mentality. The car window scene made the movie feel less realistic, and the whole thing is set up badly. The main character looks lost, like a 5 year old without her mom. This makes her hard to relateThe start is bad, with the tell not show mentality. The car window scene made the movie feel less realistic, and the whole thing is set up badly. The main character looks lost, like a 5 year old without her mom. This makes her hard to relate to, and breaks the bond between viewer and character. She does many dumb things throughout the movie, lessening the bond even further. The ending is really bad as well, with the villain being irrational as hell. Watch this movie as background noise, its not worth more than that.… Expand
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foxgroveMar 14, 2020
All the more disappointing for being surprisingly slow. A couple of shock tactics work very well and things liven up towards the end even if one can see the intended twist coming a mile off. Sound and music are impressive, but special effectsAll the more disappointing for being surprisingly slow. A couple of shock tactics work very well and things liven up towards the end even if one can see the intended twist coming a mile off. Sound and music are impressive, but special effects are kept to a minimum. The whole movie is somewhat redeemed by the excellent Elisabeth Moss who dives into her character with a resilient determination of which the film itself is unworthy.… Expand
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adolfosanchezgMar 1, 2020
Excelent !!! Terror and suspense exquisitly Made. Beautiful performances. I almost had a heartattack during the movie.
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nutcrackrApr 5, 2020
Unfortunately one of the stupidest movies ever made. So the main character is alone and paranoid. She notices that the front door is now wide open, so what does she do? She walks outside for a stroll of course... Pop quiz time: If you wereUnfortunately one of the stupidest movies ever made. So the main character is alone and paranoid. She notices that the front door is now wide open, so what does she do? She walks outside for a stroll of course... Pop quiz time: If you were living in a house with your daughter, and believed that a guest staying in your house hit your daughter. Would you a) call the police b) tell the guest to leave immediately or c) leave your house and let the guest do whatever they want. If you choose c, you are the scriptwriter of The Invisible Man.

Oh and there's a bit where the main character (she's not good btw) gets evidence to prove beyond doubt that her claims are true. So she of course stashes it instead of take it with her.

Number one rule of Thrillers is that they should be smart. This is not.… Expand
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radixlecti84Mar 21, 2020
Slow paced and boring re-hash of what we have seen before, the movie explores in depth the effects and fallout of spousal abuse and the main actress does a fine job of conveying this.

This movie sort of plods along at a snails pace and rampsSlow paced and boring re-hash of what we have seen before, the movie explores in depth the effects and fallout of spousal abuse and the main actress does a fine job of conveying this.

This movie sort of plods along at a snails pace and ramps up for a fairly strong final act. My main complaints are with the pacing that I personally feel the whole "Evil Man v Victimized Woman" plot has been played out enough by hollywood in recent years, i'm frankly exhausted by it.… Expand
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BroyaxMay 17, 2020
J'espérais sans doute un peu trop de la part de Leigh Whannell, réalisateur du stupéfiant (et très original) Upgrade... mais on pouvait espérer voire même rêver à qu'il pouvait faire d'un tel sujet, même si le sujet en question a étéJ'espérais sans doute un peu trop de la part de Leigh Whannell, réalisateur du stupéfiant (et très original) Upgrade... mais on pouvait espérer voire même rêver à qu'il pouvait faire d'un tel sujet, même si le sujet en question a été ressassé, miné, limé jusqu'à l'intox, épuisé jusqu'à plus soif depuis des générations : l'homme invisible !

Hélas, le "miracle" n'a pas eu lieu... toute la creativité dont il avait fait preuve sur Upgrade s'est évaporée ici et n'a donné qu'un film certes fort bien réalisé mais très lent, très poussif, asthmatique, endormi et disons-le sans prendre de gants : complètement foireux !

Grosse déception donc, car à l'endormissement de tous les instants qui nous est prodigué pendant un peu plus deux plombes, on doit ajouter moult incohérences d'un scénario sévèrement à la masse... Bref, on ne risque pas d'avoir peur ici, sauf de s'ennuyer et de piquer du nez toutes les cinq minutes ! un film donc pas regardable, pas visible (!) et qui tire tellement de vieilles ficelles fatiguées qu'il en devient complètement... ridicule !… Expand
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Bertaut1Mar 13, 2020
Starts brilliantly but ultimately undermines itself with plot contrivances and genre foolishness

H.G. Wells's original The Invisible Man (1897) suggests that rather than something as powerful as invisibility being used for the betterment ofStarts brilliantly but ultimately undermines itself with plot contrivances and genre foolishness

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. However, despite the centrality of this theme in the core story, reframing the template as a tale of domestic abuse and PTSD, as happens in this latest adaptation, which focuses not on the male scientist but on a female victim of his, is a fascinating idea. But fascination only gets you so far, and what could have been an insightful film eventually proves itself incapable of using issues of domestic abuse as anything other than plot points to get from one predictable scare to the next.

The film begins as Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) is putting into motion a plan to leave her domineering and abusive boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), a wealthy pioneer in optics. Having drugged him, she leaves their high-tech home in the middle of the night and is picked up nearby by her sister Emily (Harriet Dyer). Although assured that Adrian can't find her, Cecilia is suffers from agoraphobia and paranoia until Adrian commits suicide. Contacted by his brother Tom (Michael Dorman), who's handling his estate, Cecilia learns that Adrian has left her $5 million. However, despite her best efforts to move on, she just can't shake the feeling that Adrian is still around, watching her, sometimes even in the same room as her.

Written and directed by Leigh Whannell, this latest adaptation of Wells's original is not actually about the invisible man. Indeed, short of a background shot of him lying in bed, a shot showing only his torso as he runs through a forest, and a close-up of his hand, actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen doesn't even appear on screen prior to his apparent suicide. Adrian is not only the invisible man of the plot, so too is his character ideologically invisible. Which makes its own statement, and it's a statement worth making – men like him don't need to be present to continue to cause harm. In this sense, at least initially, the film is more concerned with the fear Adrian has instilled in Cecilia. Along the same lines, it looks at issues of how women who accuse powerful men of gaslighting are often ignored or disbelieved.

Aesthetically, the film looks terrific, particularly Stefan Duscio's cinematography, into which is built Cecilia's paranoia. For example, countless scenes involve the camera panning away from her, moving across the room, showing us nothing at all, and then panning back. Ordinarily, this would be textbook unmotivated camera movement, but here it conveys how Cecelia fears there may be something in the corner to which we panned. There are also many shots which in another film would be awful framing; isolating Cecilia in the frame and filling up so much of the screen's real-estate with empty negative space. Except, again, in this film, such negative space has an ominousness not applicable to regular thrillers.

But, I had a lot of problems with this film. For one thing, we know from the get-go that Cecilia isn't imagining things, that Adrian faked his suicide and is now stalking her whilst invisible. Granted, this is kind of unavoidable given how well-known the property is, but had the film allowed for even a little bit of ambiguity, it could have done wonders for emotional complexity, turning a story about invisibility into a story possibly about mental collapse. Another thing that bothered me is that in a film so focused on surveillance and privacy, there are several scenes where if there is even one functioning CCTV camera, the movie ends. A pivotal scene in a restaurant is an especially egregious example of this – one grainy image from a camera, and Cecilia can prove she's not going nuts and the whole plot unravels.

However, my biggest problem is that what starts as a fascinating study of the lasting ramifications of domestic violence ultimately descends into genre stupidity. The fact that Whannell ultimately undermines himself in this way, deploying such important themes merely to get him to the gory dénouement, is especially frustrating insofar as he genuinely did originally seem to have some interesting things to say. Tied to this is that Adrian is introduced as such an abhorrent character from the start, void of nuance or subtlety. Domestic abusers aren't monotone evil-doers, oftentimes, they're very charming on the surface, and any film claiming to be a serious examination of this topic would make room to address this.

The Invisible Man left me disappointed and frustrated. Initially positioning itself as an allegory for the difficulty victims of domestic abuse have in moving on with their lives even after the abuser is gone, it eventually privileges genre beats and cheap thrills over emotional complexity.… Expand
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Daniel_EndureFeb 28, 2020
"Dry" is the perfect word to describe The Invisible Man. No doubt, it has its moments, but unfortunately they're either over as fast as a snap of the fingers, or involve characters swinging at the air, ultimately depicting what looks like"Dry" is the perfect word to describe The Invisible Man. No doubt, it has its moments, but unfortunately they're either over as fast as a snap of the fingers, or involve characters swinging at the air, ultimately depicting what looks like them fighting off dust mites. Plus, there’s that cheap, less-than-stellar, Blumhouse feel throughout...… Expand
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jqhqhApr 15, 2020
Well played but every steps are too obvious: a film made for mass market. Plus, many inconsistencies into the usage of "the" invisible.
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Steven1981Nov 15, 2020
One of the worst films I've seen. Started off well but got worse from there and the fact the guy had to wear some suit or something to be invisible was laughably bad. The guy who was supposed to be invisible or so Elisabeth Moss thoughtOne of the worst films I've seen. Started off well but got worse from there and the fact the guy had to wear some suit or something to be invisible was laughably bad. The guy who was supposed to be invisible or so Elisabeth Moss thought wasn't. Very silly film that gets worse and worse as it drags on. Not scary, not interesting, silly and not well thought out and bad acting. Watch Hollow Man with Kevin Bacon instead because that's a great film but avoid The Invisible Man. Hollow Man was well directed and made and some parts was pretty creepy and it was interesting and Kevin Bacon was awesome even as a villain but The Invisible Man is a joke.… Expand
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froglegsApr 2, 2020
The writing is painfully bad, much of the dialogue makes no sense. Also the rich handsome guy obsessing over an average looking girl is not that plausible, poor casting choice.
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