Movie Review: The Invisible Man : A Must SEE

Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Moss) escapes in the middle of the night and disappears into hiding with the help of her sister and childhood friend. But when Cecilia’s abusive ex (Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House) commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turn deadly, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

The Good: 

The level of suspense this film is the highest selling point above anything else. Director/writer Leigh Whannell devoted a good amount of time to provide a visual experience that plays with your mind. For example, the cinematography delivers several wide-angle shots that force your attention away from the character on screen and start to wonder whether something else may be going on in the background…or not? As a result, the build-up of tension and anticipation immerses you into the same level of anxiety and paranoia as the characters on screen.

The plot of The Invisible Man was well crafted and original. I appreciated how there didn’t seem to be too much filler stuff going on. The villain isn’t that deep as a character, and that’s okay because you get to know all that you need to about him. The film wastes no time in jumping right into the thick of things at the very beginning to just get the ball rolling. Plus, the way this story is told, it has a nice amount of twists and turns to surprise you at random moments.

And OMG … Elisabeth Moss gives a fantastic performance throughout this entire film! She committed to her role as an abused victim traumatized by domestic violence. The delivery in her acting was so good from her facial expressions and overall quivering body language. It’s hard not to empathize with her character and her actions.  

The Bad: 

Just the ending to me wasn’t exactly how I thought the ending should have gone. After all the fights and events throughout the whole film, I guess I was anticipating a big fight/struggle scenario, but again that’s just my opinion. Everything else in this film was superb. 

The Verdict: 

The Invisible Man is a fresh, modern take on a classic horror film that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. You’ll probably enjoy how this film feels more like an experience giving you chills throughout the movie. For those who may be concerned about this movie being too gory or scary, I would say that it’s got your typical level of minor jump scares and mild violence. Unless you have a fear of invisible people, you probably won’t be having any nightmares after watching this. All in all, The Invisible Man is well worth the watch in theaters. 

I give it 4 out of 5 stars.