GET GHOSTED TO THE NEXT LEVEL | INVISIBLE MAN MOVIE REVIEW Thursday 27 February, 2020
It’s 2020 and Ghosting is a very popular buzzword these days. The Invisible Man is a thriller film written and directed by Leigh Whannell. Its actually a re-imagined adaptation of both the novel & film (1933) of the same name by H. G. Wells. I never seen the original but I do see how this invisible man will different in a new modern way.
The Invisible Man Film (1933)
I am all for ghost and ghost like movies such as Hollow Man, Ghost, Ghost Dad, etc…so this new The Invisible Man intrigued men. Check out the trailer and see how ghosting is taken to the next level!
TRAILER
Synopsis: Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister (Harriet Dyer), their childhood friend (Aldis Hodge) and his teenage daughter (Storm Reid).
My review:I love thrillers and this one did not disappoint. Elizabeth Moss really knows how to play a character with deep emotional range (Handsmaid Tale, US) and the thriller industry looks like a good home for her to thrive in. The concept of this film is so wild, how her character is a widow who’s affluent husband is still haunting her, literally. If he is dead how can he do it? The way he becomes invisible is pretty interesting, as in 2020 you will still go to the nuthouse for even telling someone that a deceased person is taunting you. So she is fighting for her life and her sanity trying to prove she isn’t crazy and her ex-husband is out to get her.
It’s also a movie about obsession and possession – seems like the opposite of what someone who would “ghost” you do huh? This type of ghosting actually only disappears with sights but is always around. Nope, if you’re going to ghost me, please stay gone. Thats the part of this movie that just freaked me out. He was haunting her to keep him in his possession. He is rich, but it is true – money can’t buy you love. I also loved that the co-stars were African American played by Adis Hodge and Storm Reid. I love they were genuine family friends to her and to see that inclusivity and breaking traditional on-screen monolith platonic friendship concept was great! I also loved Adis was a single father raising an African American teen girl. You don’t see that in the media enough so another role birth for representation of these relationships.
I thought it was a great movie, it was a thriller with a little blood but not too much to deem it a scary movie. The movie wasn’t predictable and enough plots and twist to keep you excited.
On Tuesday, February 18th, Storm Reid hosted a special screening of THE INVISIBLE MAN at AMC Phipps Plaza. Host of HOT 107.1’s, Headkrack introduced Storm and hyped up the crowd!
Storm did so amazing in this film. I actually met her for the first time 2 years ago for her first feature starring film, Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time. She has grown so much since then and expanded her resume to When They See Us, Don’t Let Go and hit show Euphoria. She is only sixteen years old but a powerful actress already. All of her roles are either tapping into a more serious side or it is fiddle the lines of technology and reality.
It was great to see her in Atlanta popping up at the screening, as she an ATL native and she is just as graceful as can be.
The Invisible Man is in theaters Feb.28th
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I’m really looking forward to seeing this. I think the Invisible Man really lends itself well to a super suspenseful horror movie, and even the trailer looked pretty darn tense.
Omg I’m glad I read this because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see another scary movie! However the trailer and your post helped me make up my mind. I’m going!
I have never watched this movie, but I can appreciate a good thriller suspense flick. To be honest, I never heard of this movie before so it is kind of good to know it exists.
i am surprised to say i had never heard of invisible man. sounds like a great thriller. thanks so much for the detailed review and pics of the preview you saw.
Aaaahhhhh…I have seen this trailer of it somewhere and I liked it. I wanna watch it soon enough.
I’m really looking forward to seeing this. I think the Invisible Man really lends itself well to a super suspenseful horror movie, and even the trailer looked pretty darn tense.
Thrillers always keep my eyes glued to the screen and the way you describe that it wasn’t predictable has me interested, for sure.
Sure sounds like a thrilling movie. I will have to make a date with my husband. Both of us have been couped up in this house for the long time.
I love thrillers like this!!! I want to see it!
I’m super excited to see this movie! I’m loving the cast and the hype has been big!
Ooh another scary movie. Too much for this girl.
I cannot wait to see this. I love thrillers and I love Elizabeth Moss.
This does sound like a great movie! Hopefully not too scary !
Okay, wow you’ve really got me interested in this movie now. Wow so much to learn! This seems so intriguing!
Adding to my list of must see movies! Sounds interesting.
Just seeing the clips it gives me the chills
This film looks so good, love the darker take they have gone down, moving away from the ‘00s films
This looks like such a great thriller. It really is time for a new version of an old classic.
This movie sounds interesting and great to watch I will check on this movie. Thanks for sharing.
Looking forward to seeing this movie! Your review just adds to it!
I want to see that movie since I saw the trailer. Can’t wait.
This trailer looks so good! I can’t wait to see it!
Omg I’m glad I read this because I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see another scary movie! However the trailer and your post helped me make up my mind. I’m going!
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I am too scared of horror movies . I will make sure I don’t watch this movie.
Wow, I watched the trailer and it looks really scary. I love HG Wells but this movie is so good too! I wonder if it will come to Japan.
The cast itself us drawing me towards this movie. Would love to watch it.
I have watched this several times! I love the story line. I hope I get to rewatch it on weekends. 🙂
This seems like a good movie to watch. Haven’t had the time yet but will check this out for this weekend.
I haven’t seen this yet, but hoping to soon. Thanks for review.
Thank you for your review. I am going to watch it soon.
Is this a new movie?? I would love to watch it. Thanks for your review.
I haven’t watched this yet, but it sure looks like a major thriller. I will let my husband know so we can watch it together.
I have never watched this movie, but I can appreciate a good thriller suspense flick. To be honest, I never heard of this movie before so it is kind of good to know it exists.
I found this film so good, the tension and fear throughout made me look forward to the dark universe again
i am surprised to say i had never heard of invisible man. sounds like a great thriller. thanks so much for the detailed review and pics of the preview you saw.