The Invisible Man

SWITCH.

2020-02-25

⭐ 6

While 'The Invisible Man' isn't perfect, it is (like 'Upgrade') a thoughtful take on the genre, cleverly using on- and off-screen space and delivering each big scare like an effectively-timed punchline. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-invisible-man-paranoia-gaslighting-and-spookiness

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Stephen Campbell

2020-03-14

⭐ 4

**_Starts brilliantly but ultimately undermines itself with plot contrivances and genre foolishness_** >_I went over the heads of the things a man reckons desirable. No doubt invisibility made it possible to get them, but it made it impossible to enjoy them when they are got._ - H.G. Wells; _The Invisible Man_ (1897) 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.…

It seems that you can teach an old dog new tricks, at least when it comes to classic Universal monster movies. Writer / director Leigh Whannell‘s suspenseful reboot and reimagining of “The Invisible Man” is smart, well-acted, and full of thrills. It’s a surprisingly fresh take on dated source material. Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) is trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with her wealthy scientist husband Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). After drugging him one night, the terrified woman escapes and disappears, hiding at a policeman friend’s (Aldis Hodge) house. Overcome with loneliness, …

John Smith

2020-03-30

⭐ 2

If you want to watch this, don't. If you want to watch an 'invisible man' movie, watch the original 'The Hollow Man'. I actually had to rewatch 'The Hollow Man' just to wash my eyes after this. The manlet of a woman in this movie that they call an actress is 100 times worse than Rhona Mitha's performance in 'The Hollow Man'.

> **_Review on Horror Focus_** Director Leigh Whannell had a crisp and clear vision when adapting this classic Universal monster The Invisible Man, into a modern re-telling that taps into the relevantly dark dangers of a domestic relationship, exploring such a theme with the upmost intensity and craft. This is a classic horror tale adapted with a contemporary twist, focusing more on the psychological mayhem we're forced to endure, much like our protagonist Cecilia, who's tormented in chilling manners. Already within 2020 this is the sleeper-hit of the year, one that on paper looks a lot mor…

Trazbor O'Gukguk

2020-05-02

⭐ 1

This is a film that tries to be smart and clearly isn't. It has more holes than a colander containing Swiss cheese being held by Christ. This film thinks it's so edgy when it couldn't be further from it. It's a low budget, badly acted, dire attempt to contemporise a classic story. Do yourself a favour and don't bother.

JPV852

2020-06-06

⭐ 7

Well made horror-thriller that takes the classic version updated for today with not only the effects but violence, which was very effective. A little predictable in some respects but ultimately entertaining and features a good performance by Elisabeth Moss. Going the more lower budget with Universal's "monster" remakes the best route, hopefully they learned their lesson from blunders of The Mummy. **3.75/5**

My ten word review: _Unoriginal. Nothing here you haven't seen a hundred times before._ Click here for a video version: https://youtu.be/rCeL3WAvuCs

Nice suspense thriller.

Kamurai

2020-09-22

⭐ 8

Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend. This really is a "what if" they extended the scenes from "Hollow Man" where Kevin Bacon gets into the public and starts messing with people. I am starting to worry about Elisabeth Moss though, she seems to be type-casting into all these heavy handed dramatic roles, or maybe that's just how she acts. She's certainly good enough to pull it off, so it's not a downside of the movie, it's just part of a note that this movie is very much a slow-burn suspense. On the premise alone, the first 2 acts are going to be that way as it is established t…

Repo Jack

2020-10-21

⭐ 8

An excellent adaption of the Universal classic. Wholly original, modernized, and thrilling, building off writer/director Leigh Whannell's fantastic science fiction debut Upgrade.

The Movie Mob

2022-08-27

⭐ 8

**The Invisible Man tells a story we have seen too many times in a fresh, terrifying, and ASTOUNDING way!** Blumhouse's reimagining of The Invisible Man is PURE BRILLIANCE as it tells of a woman surviving a dangerously abusive relationship only to question if she had truly escaped. Paranoia and anxiety saturate every moment of The Invisible Man. Elizabeth Moss's performance of terrified but strong Cecelia makes the Invisible Man believable and all the more chilling. Director Leigh Whannell comes fresh off of the extraordinary Upgrade (2018) to deliver another unique and innovative horror mu…

Nathan

2023-05-15

⭐ 7

The Invisible Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, delivers a solid story with many twists and turns that keep the audience guessing. While the pacing is slow and the final reveal lacks a bit of punch, the film has a decent amount of suspense that keeps the tension high. The acting in the film is fantastic all around, with Elisabeth Moss delivering a brilliant performance as the lead character, conveying fear and helplessness in a way that is both honest and heartbreaking. Aldis Hodge also delivers a standout performance, bringing a calm but intensely serious attitude to his role that creates a…

Wuchak

2025-05-08

⭐ 5

**_Eerie atmosphere and well-done scenes mixed with tedium and eye-rolling bits_** A woman (Elisabeth Moss) escapes her abusive husband and their incredible coastal mansion outside of San Francisco, but she can’t help but suspect that her optics specialist spouse is manipulating things, unseen, which makes her seem crazy to others. "The Invisible Man” (2020) is not a remake of the 1933 classic movie, which was based on HG Wells’ 1897 novel, but rather a totally new story in the modern day with a very different method of attaining invisibility. It starts in an artistic way with mysteriou…