The Invisible Man (2020) - Movie Review
Do you like movies that turn your head on your head and make you think? Then The Invisible Man (2020) can be a great choice for you. It is a psychological thriller, which is a mixture of suspense, fear and unseen power. After watching this film, you will realize that fear is not only what is visible, but also what we cannot see.
The story revolves around Cecily (Elizabeth Moss), who is trying to get out of a violent and mentally disturbing relationship. The biggest fear of her life is her ex-boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), who is a rich and powerful scientist. One day, Adrian dies, but Cecily feels that he is still alive, and haunts her. Is it her mental depression or is there really an unseen and dangerous person troubling her? Every moment of the film increases this mystery.
Elizabeth Moss has played the role of Cecily very well. Her performance clearly reflects the panic and fear that a woman feels after coming out of a dangerous relationship. Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Adrian, who is a completely negative and psychologically disturbed character. The other supporting cast also fits well in the film.
The film is directed by Leigh Wellen, who has taken the film to a different level with his directorial ability. The cinematography is also excellent. There is always a feeling in the film that something is going wrong, and it increases the suspense. Especially in those scenes when no one is visible but still his presence is felt, those scenes are really scary.
You can watch The Invisible Man on major streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix (region depend). The film is in English, but is available in Hindi and other languages as subtitles. There is no second part of this film, it is a standalone film.
The writing of the story is very strong. It reflects not just suspense, but a deep and scary feeling. The film has been written in such a way that the change in Cecily's mental state is clearly felt in every scene. Along with the writing, the rhythm of the film is also good, which keeps the audience constantly engaged.
Music and sound design also play an important role in the success of this film. Music has been used very precisely to increase the suspense and fear of the film. Sudden sounds amidst silence create fear.
This film is based on mental abuse and the process of a woman becoming self-reliant. It also teaches us that we should learn to face our own fears. At the same time, the film also makes a deep social commentary, how someone can be destroyed psychologically by considering him weak.
In my opinion, The Invisible Man is a brilliant film, which forces the audience to think along with fear. However, some parts of the film may seem long, and the logic of the story may be questioned in some scenes. But, overall, it is a great thriller.
If you like psychological thrillers and horror movies, then this movie is for you. It is for those who are thrilled by suspense and psychological scares.
Overall, The Invisible Man is a great movie that makes you think and scares you at the same time. I give it 4.5 stars out of 5.
Have you seen this movie? Did you feel the same?
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