Is another reinterpretation of a H.G. Wells novel onscreen a good thing for moviegoers this year?
I’m happy to say that for the most part it is, as ‘The Invisible Man’ is a better-than-expected thriller with some interesting updates.
The film stars Elizabeth Moss as Cecilia Kass who, after leaving a violent and abusive relationship with a wealthy yet deranged scientist, who in the aftermath of the breakup commits suicide, learns soon enough that everything is not what it seems. She is soon stalked and hunted down by someone that no one can see.
With her life, as well as her loved ones, in grave danger, she sets off to prove her sanity and protect those she loves from the path of this invisible menace.
During my years as a lover of movies, I’ve had the chance to see a couple versions of ‘The Invisible Man’ on film. One I liked, the other not so much. And I guess enough time has passed for another one.
The thing that I like the most about this one was the point of view that the film presents itself, which was entirely different from its predecessors. The direction was crafty with an emphasis on generating steady suspense and ambiance over typical jump scares.
Moss puts on an acting clinic as a broken women [being] terrorized by abuse and the terrifying actions of one invisible man. [She] struggles to remain sane in spite of everything she’s going through. The supporting cast was great as well.
‘The Invisible Man’ will not only have you looking over your shoulder, it will also have you hanging on the edge of your seat.
GRADE: B+ |THIS
[Written by Leland Wyrick | Follow THIS on Twitter @THISENT1]
