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2020
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The Invisible Man
Positive Reviews
317
Negative reviews
53
Average Rating
3.7
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4.0
For an update of a Universal Monster, re written as a villain who is universally recognizable, this is original, chilling and effective stuff. This In ..
Den Of Geek
4.5
The concept of an invisible attacker is something of a gift in a horror movie, and Whannell doesnt let it go to waste.
Den Of Geek
3.0
An enjoyably nervy little slice of psychological horror whose best moments arent its numerous jump scares (though they are, in fact, extremely jumpy) ..
EW
5.0
One relief is, Whannell doesnt ever leave us in a state of bewilderment in front of his mean, handsomely styled and absorbing thriller.
Rogerebert
4.0
With this updated take on the H.G. Wells tale, writer/director Leigh Whannell has done just about everything right, delivering a tense, clever thrille ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
Though Adrians methods grow increasingly menacing (or is it all in her head), The Invisible Man lacks for truly terrifying moments.
Indie Wire
4.5
The Invisible Man is devious fun, with a message thats organic enough to hit home: that in a toxic relationship, what you see is what you get but what ..
Variety
4.0
Storytelling is what we do, bringing the most amazing creators to life, Sarnoff told Variety.
Variety
3.5
Leigh Whannells The Invisible Man draws from multiple Blumhouse catalog influences to ensure a chilling monster remake with ferocity and urgency at it ..
We Got This Covered
4.0
Its a #MeToo horror film that couldnt be any more timely if it shuffled into a courtroom with a Zimmer frame.
Time Out
3.0
Theres fun to be had here, thanks to Moss and an involving set up, and given the state of multiplex horror, especially at this time of year, this is a ..
The Guardian
1.9
But translated into Romanian, it doesnt have the same power as La Gomera!
1.5
But The Invisible Man ends up exploiting rather than exploring its timely theme, resulting in a skilful exercise thats too invested in its twists and ..
Screen Daily
4.5
Or, is he This question lingers in your mind throughout the film and doesnt let go until the climax.
ETimes (TOI)
3.0
Leigh Whannells monster movie works so well because he has such a recognizable monster.
Collider
4.5
Moss holds the film together with her deeply committed performance, and in particular with the defeated air that she gives Cecilia, one thats always t ..
Vulture
4.5
s stressed, and distressed, as Cecilia is most of the time, Moss provides a core of inner strength that invites investment in her abilities and, ultim ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
As The Invisible Man pivots from horror to social commentary to action and, finally, to revenge, Moss performance is what holds the entire film togeth ..
1.5
Mosss full bore performance anchored by her extraordinarily supple face gives the movie its emotional stakes.
The New York Times
3.8
Its all pretty marvelous stuff, as much a well oiled genre machine as it is a respite from big studio bloat, a flick more decidedly horror than any ve ..
Paste Magazine
4.5
Its all pretty marvelous stuff, as much a well oiled genre machine as it is a respite from big studio bloat, a flick more decidedly horror than any ve ..
Paste Magazine
4.0
Leigh Whannells bleak and brutal reimagining of the classic Invisible Man is chillingly effective.
IGN
4.0
No doubt about it: the movie works. And it works on a nasty personal level; it exploits our awareness that women are gaslighted by abusive men all the ..
E Film Critic
4.0
The Invisible Man addresses its underlying themes... with utmost seriousness and old fashioned jump scares; its a haunted house ride with more on its ..
Telegraph
4.5
Instead its elegant and diabolically poised, a familiar story expertly retooled for an era of tech bro sociopathy and #MeToo outrage, but also graced ..
3.5
It has traces of modern horror cliches that thankfully dont weigh it down.
The Young Folks
4.0
Unbearably tense and thematically rich, this feels like an entirely fresh take on a 123 year old story. Which is not something we saw coming.
4.5
At the heart of what makes The Invisible Man work as well as it does is an ingenious approach to the specific terror that the monster can inspire...
Cinema Blend
5.0
Hes aided tremendously by Elisabeth Mosss performance, who could eventually rank with some of the greatest horror movie heroines thats how good she is ..
JoBlo
3.5
The Invisible Man puts a wholly fresh and compelling spin on the classic monster, delivering a cleverly scary movie with a fantastic lead performance.
Screen Rant
2.0
While chock full of relatively good scares, campy effects and an ending that will tickle a very specific demographic of 1990s and 2000s thriller fans ..
The Globe And Mail
3.0
A chilling reinvention of the old chestnut, and one certainly in tune with the concerns of our time.
One Guys Opinion
3.8
A brilliantly acted, thematically simple, technically adept thriller of genuine suspense, a movie where the faintest noise in dead silence chills you ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Although too much of the final half hour feels like a cookie cutter collage of familiar moments, it delivers an adequate main course for a time of the ..
ReelViews
4.5
Ultimately,makes for a pacey, if mostly predictable, reimagining of a classic Hollywood horror terror.
Chicago Reader
5.0
The invisible man is not the protagonist, neither anti hero nor tragic hero.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Leigh Whannell aces adapting H.G. Wells nineteenth century novel for the modern #MeToo age as a paranoid thriller, low budget effects la Paranormal Ac ..
3.8
ts an Invisible Man much more than a maniacal guy in gauze, for the better.
Usa Today
4.4
The somewhat overlong running time of 124 minutes is ultimately Whannells only real misstep here.)
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Not only a genuinely scary movie, but a brilliant sci fi twist on the fear women too often feel. Leigh Whannell is quickly becoming a master filmmaker ..
You Tube
4.0
Doesnt quite stick the landing story wise, but still boasts a phenomenal performance from Elisabeth Moss and more proof that Leigh Whannell has a stel ..
You Tube
4.5
A suspense thriller so strong that its minor flaws are barely visible.
You Tube
4.5
One of the more enjoyable and intense psychological thrillers Ive seen in a while.
You Tube
4.1
It taps into so many primal fears...More akin to a classic psychological thriller than the forgettable horror film that it could have been.
You Tube
3.0
At its center is an excellent performance by Elisabeth Moss... shes really damn good in this movie.
You Tube
3.5
Thrilling suspense from beginning to end with Elisabeth Moss really selling her is she or isnt she crazy role
You Tube
2.0
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You Tube
4.0
Who knew that a remake could be so refreshing Leigh Whannels 3rd turn in the directors chair feels refreshing, borrowing elements of the Universal Mon ..
You Tube
3.0
Leigh Whannells approach on H. G. Wells classic adds some interesting contemporary elements, but near the end everything gets quite tangled on a flims ..
You Tube
3.0
Its essentially silly stuff, and overextended, but Moss is great and there are several good flourishes. At his most devilish, the indiscernible psycho ..
The Times
2.0
I may not have seen every invisible man remake and sequel there is, but of all the ones I have seen this is the best, even better than the original 19 ..
Lariat
4.5
Whannell has pulled off a truly arresting, up to the moment take on old material that makes it feel as fresh and new as if it had been conceived today ..
Radio Times
4.5
Even so, Cecilia cant shake the expectation and now new sensation that hes somehow still around.
Screen It
4.0
Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordons performances tip this psychological chiller into classic status.
Independent
4.0
Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordons performances tip this psychological chiller into classic status.
Independent
4.0
Alive with fresh thinking from Whanell and a dynamite Elisabeth Moss, this socially conscious horrorshow tips the old monster mash into way scarier sh ..
Rolling Stone
3.0
But something isnt right, as Cecilia senses someone haunting her, messing with her and making everyone else think shes crazy.
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
But throughout, Whannell builds suspense with impressive restraint.
Decider
1.5
Whannells canny screenplay knows that the audience is well ahead of Cecilia, and the sinister camerawork is on it too. Many a scene finds cinematograp ..
The Wrap
2.5
For Universal, its an unofficial entry in its rebooted Classic Monsters series, following 2017s execrable The Mummy.
News Day
3.5
The Invisible Man is a thrilling movie. If nothing else, it will make you question if that feeling you get of being watched is just in your head, or i ..
Az Central
4.5
When a man doesnt have to look at himself in the mirror, he divorces himself from the moral accountability that curbs his worst instincts.
Npr
4.0
Downhill doesnt just have echoes of another film, its a direct rip off.
Daily Mail
4.5
Convinced Adrian has found a way to torment her, despite the insistence hes died.
Cinema Crazed
3.8
The result isnt just a great horror flick, but a property that could very well exist in a larger, equally compelling universe of horror films if Unive ..
Salon
4.5
The Invisible Man works on many levels, and it doesnt rely on jump scares to get under the audiences skin.
Film Inquiry
4.0
The opportunity to run in further races isnt really easing Jekshens distress.
Eye For Film
3.5
Indeed, at the risk of being declared insane, shes firmly convinced hes still stalking her and fully capable of wreaking havoc in her life.
Susang Ranger
3.8
The reason The Invisible Man holds you in an emotional vise grip for so much of its running time is thanks almost entirely to Moss.
Observer
4.0
By now, its apparent that The Invisible Man spins the beloved tale into a #MeToo battle cry, but it doesnt end so black and white.
Flickering Myth
3.5
Though sometimes over keen to sacrifice logic for a tricksy payoff, the rebooted The Invisible Man is a triumph of low fi invention elevated by a crac ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
The scariest horror film in years, The Invisible Man is exactly the reason we all fell in love with the Universal Horror Monsters in the first place. ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
Something goes bump in the night; then theres a minor mishap in the kitchen, a door thats ajar and a chain thats swinging. (
New Yorker
4.5
But The Invisible Man is still an excellent vehicle for her; you cant imagine the film without her.
Time
2.0
Apparently, Universal believes todays audiences dont need much more explanation than that.
Boston Herald
2.5
Its 120 plus minutes length doesnt help as the plot becomes more and more stretched, before bouncing to an incredulous plot twist (that you may see a ..
The New Indian Express
2.0
Following a more grounded first half, delirious B movie thrills come surging in, backed by an absolute ripper of a score and an emotional foundation t ..
The Film Stage
3.8
Whannell lights a slow fuse in The Invisible Man, and Moss follows it every step of the way.
Chicago Tribune
4.0
We know what we think Adrian is capable of, but we dont really know.
Bullz-Eye
3.8
Directed by Leigh Whannell, whose screenplays jump started the Saw and Insidious horror series, its a sly, twisty little chiller, not ashamed of its B ..
Boston Globe
3.5
The Invisible Man is a surprisingly modern, fresh take on a classic monster
Uproxx
2.0
Thats how we got 2017s The Mummy, a mind blowingly bad Tom Cruise action whatsit that ended up costing Universal an estimated $95 million.
Uproxx
4.0
Why would you want another slavish translation when you have this level of frantic entertainment An absolute cracker.
The Irish Times
4.5
The small scale of Whannells film makes its bloodiest flourishes and nastiest jumps hit harder.
The Atlantic
4.8
Even better, Cecilia doesnt take too long to figure out how shes being tormented.
Lyles Movie Files
4.5
As someone whos surived an abusive relationship might tell you, the terror doesnt end there.
Birth Movies Death
4.0
The film isnt perfect it has humongous plot holes and the same sort of cheesy ending as Universals woeful The Mummy.
Standard
4.5
Dont let him, James warns, and thats very reasonable advice if Adrian were actually dead.
Pajiba
4.4
This is a great movie, one I dare say come the end of the year Ill still be rapturously crowing about.
Movie Freak
4.5
Conjures lots of creepiness, thanks foremost to star Elisabeth Moss, but this is one of those movies that works better the less time one spends sweati ..
Cnn
5.0
The sick pattern hes been carrying out continues, until Cecilia realizes that shes going to have to escape again.
Aisle Seat
4.5
The Invisible Man wins big by just letting its title monster be a monster through and through.
Forbes
3.5
Though the movie can stretch credibility beyond breaking point, a fearless, up for anything performance by Moss prevents everything from snapping.
Herald Sun
2.0
The Invisible Man manages to do what many of our greatest horror movies have done before it: address a real life, everyday nightmare in a heightened, ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.5
Even if hes not really there, even if hes dead, hes still in her mind.
Vox
4.0
The Invisible Man reverberates as a bold and thrilling addition to the genre.
Hey U Guys
2.0
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The Play List
4.2
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The Play List
5.0
Whannell takes pains to show how shes being watched long before shes being watched.
Film Freak Central
4.5
Leigh Whannells direction is noticeably sharper than his script, but the film remains a cracking thriller that turns up the tension with suspense, sca ..
Film School Rejects
4.0
...a triumph... a clever, engrossing and frequently genuinely scary genre flick with a stellar cast and thematic resonance.
Film Ink
4.5
What writer/director Whannell has done is filter this violent fable through a familiar dressing. He took the basic premise of H.G. Wells novel and the ..
Ner Dist
3.5
Moss intensity is almost too much for the film, which otherwise has a self conscious B movie mode, with sparsely dressed sets, expressionistic sound d ..
The Age
3.5
It may be sound oxymoronic, however if youre a horror/thriller fan, you will want to see this Invisible Man.
Maki At The Movies
3.5
The protracted tension is then, occasionally, not quelled by a clamorous boo moment, leaving nerves appropriately jangled.
4.0
Its a terrific turn from Moss, invoking the crystalline intelligence of The Silence of the Lambs era Jodie Foster.
Cine Vue
4.0
Verdict The Invisible Man is an utterly chilling re imagining of a classic tale that is owned by its riveting performance from lead Elisabeth Moss as ..
Mirror
4.0
With steady character work banking our investment, Whannell tightens the screws to scare.
Games Radar
4.5
The Invisible Man is a suspenseful thriller with a modern twist on a classic horror character. Elizabeth Moss steals the show with a haunting yet elec ..
You Tube
4.0
Its an entertaining, effective, scary horror thriller with a lot of great moments of tension, but its also a film that is very strong thematically.
You Tube
4.0
Whannell puts a brilliant spin on this character that Ive honestly felt has never been used to his full potential... It could quite possibly be the si ..
You Tube
4.0
What I wanted to do was tap on the fourth wall a little bit, and be like no, theres a point of view here, thats not the characters point of view.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Repeat viewings might expose further holes in the story, but Whannell remains a highly skilled genre filmmaker. As for Blumhouse, its hard to think of ..
Lw Lies
1.5
Maybe thats the point; every era gets the Invisible Man it deserves.
Abc
4.0
Shannon gets away the best as Edisons primary competitor, George Westinghouse, hes a craggy, grumpy delight.
Nz Herald
4.0
Leigh Whannell focuses on just delivering a terrifying horror, and delivers the thrills.
Digital Spy
4.0
Perfectly timed horror examining the impact of psychological and domestic abuse, the long shadow it casts, and a particularly recognisable vile strain ..
Flicks
4.5
Made on a slender budget that was likely eaten up by CGI effects, this riff on H.G. Wellss sci fi classic is a slow, steady squeeze from a vise that d ..
The Stranger
4.0
As ingenious a reinvention of an old film as has been made in the last decade in Hollywood.
Screen Crush
4.0
More dramedy than comedy it will be more enjoyable to those who havent seen Force Majeure.
Independent Ie
4.0
The Invisible Man is an intense and occasionally extraordinarily well put together parable of abusive relationships and gaslighting.
Stuff
4.4
The screenplay doesnt call attention to these effectively minute decisions, but theyre available if you choose to look.
Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Its a smart and effective horror movie reflection of the way that victims of domestic violence are often disbelieved and dismissed, and to Whannells c ..
Film Racket
3.5
The Invisible Man is an appreciable addition to the catalog of films focused on this character.
4.0
A sober and impeccable direction, a main performance that stands out.
4.4
...a timely metaphor about believing women who make charges against powerful men.
Larsen On Film
1.5
still holds her own as the movie crumbles around her, but her performance deserves better than what Whannell ultimately gives her.
Vanity Fair
3.0
Despite losing its nerve, there are moments (one in particular) that are genuinely shocking, which just about makes it a worthwhile and unsettling exp ..
The Sun
4.5
Leigh Whannells film is ingenious, frequently scary, and a Grand Guignol tour de force for Ms. Moss. Its also purposeful to a fault as a fable for the ..
Wsj
2.5
Shes still so paranoid she doesnt even venture outside James house.
FilmFare
3.8
Its rare to have a multi layered horror film, which makes The Invisible Man worth seeing.
Big Picture Big Sound
4.3
Whannell realizes how much tension he can milk from long, uneasy scenes where Moss is stalking around a seemingly empty room.
Film
3.5
The Invisible Man does run a little long, and momentarily loses its footing in its final movement, but for the most part confirms that there is a plac ..
Scmp
3.1
But, thats adding a disclaimer that doesnt deserve to be added here.
2.0
The Invisible Man provides unrelenting tension from start to finish.
The Film Pie
4.4
In this heart stopping update, the Gotcha! moments really do surprise.
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
He usually has great comedic timing, but here hes undermined by the unimaginative, asinine and witless screenplay.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
This edgy psychological horror frays the senses as intensely as anything experienced inA Quiet Place.
Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
That isnt to say it isnt frightening, just more cerebral than graphic.
Movie Crypt
3.0
A strong lead performance from Elisabeth Moss and several well timed scares deliver the frightful goods.
Movie Web
4.0
The Invisible Man has done well to reveal some positive light on this dark universe.
We Live Entertainment
4.3
That said, I honestly dont know if the average moviegoer understands the level of commitment and dedication Moss had to bring to this performance to m ..
We Live Entertainment
4.5
The Invisible Man isnt going for anything quite so insidious, though.
The Ringer
1.5
Whannell uses stillness and empty spaces against the audience expertly. But its Moss who most sells this new, self consciously serious take on a hammy ..
News Week
5.0
In The Invisible Man reboot Elisabeth Moss is visibly great in the movie that is not only perfectly timed for the #MeToo era, but also resonates far b ..
Dead Line
2.0
A chilling re imagined modern day remake of the classic 1933 sci fi/horror/monster film by James Whale.
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
He certainly earns his finale, tipping into wish fulfillment thats as ludicrous as it satisfying.
One Room With A View
3.8
Moss dramatically traumatic performance drives Whannells film with a bottomless reservoir of wounded empathy and appealing pluck.
Daily Herald
4.0
Would a big camera suit really create total invisibility Is it not just incredibly heavy and clunky Should Cecilia just carry around a bucket of paint ..
The Shiz Nit
4.5
Whannell still manages to deliver an impeccably crafted thriller that touches on the lingering effects of trauma, and the catharsis that comes from fa ..
Bitly
3.5
In paying homage to Hitchcocks suspenseful thrillers, Australian director Leigh Whannells The Invisible Man is a nerve shredding experience.
Bitly
1.5
But in a story about emotional manipulation, the structure doesnt work as well; its so focused on massaging the action that it doesnt allot much time ..
Polygon
2.0
Whannells Invisible Man is a sleek upgrade of his past horror work...
Film Avclub
4.5
Crucially, The Invisible Man never reveals Toms level of complicity.
The Verge
4.5
The budgets limitations dont allow Whannell the luxury of elaborate setpieces or bravura effects sequences.
The Ooh Tray
4.5
A new Invisible Man now moves among us, and hes much, much scarier.
reason
3.0
More than just your standard monster movie. This time the monster is real, and hes absolutely terrifying.
Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
Whannell employs some nifty fight sequences, and also blends science fiction and horror to hint at how technology can be used by egotistical, business ..
Scifi Now
4.5
The Invisible Man is a smart, lo fi approach to a classic movie monster that tells a gripping, timely story.
Lainey Gossip
3.8
Whannell expertly plays with our fears: the sudden metallic screech of a dog dish accidentally kicked in the quiet; the houses labyrinthine hallways; ..
Seattle Times
4.0
The movie has some plot holes, but none so massive that the audience isnt able to fill in the gaps, and its so engaging that it earns itself enough go ..
The Mary Sue
2.0
He, along with its lead actor Elisabeth Moss (THE HANDMAIDS TALE), found a sleek and sleazy angle that hums like a finely tuned paperback novel, beefe ..
Fresh Fiction
5.0
The result is nothing short of remarkable and easily ranks as the finest film of 2020 so far.
Seven Day Svt
4.0
The plot twist in The Invisible Man, which isnt that much of a giveaway nor or spoiler for that matter, is when Cecilia discovers Adrian isnt in fact ..
Black Girl Nerds
4.0
Moss is on the screen almost constantly, often acting against an invisible co star, and shes tremendous in the role.
National Post
2.0
Not that Whannell entirely ignores the roots of the story hes revising.
Original Cin
4.4
Moss is terrific as a woman who believes (or says she believes) her not dead husband has come back, masked by an invisibility he has created...
The Australian
4.5
Bravo, Leigh Whannell! You have created your own renaissance. Ill call it The Whannellissance. Also Elisabeth Moss is undeniably one of the best perfo ..
Rendy Reviews
4.5
Bravo, Leigh Whannell! You have created your own renaissance. Ill call it The Whannellissance. Also Elisabeth Moss is undeniably one of the best perfo ..
Rendy Reviews
4.4
Writer/director Leigh Whannell paces The Invisible Man so perfectly, it earns every punctuated scare.
Third Coast Review
4.5
Overall, The Invisible Man is a worthy thriller that meets its mandate, painting by the numbers to make a nonetheless fun picture.
Blacknerd Problems
0.5
This Invisible Man is not entertainment; its merely a domestic violence showcase for masochists.
National Review
3.5
Moss... is superb and convincing as a woman suffering from psychological anguish.
The New Paper
4.5
This is the breath of vitality needed to rejuvenate Universals stagnant Dark Universe, and is without question one of the years best horror films.
Cultured Vultures
3.5
Sometimes Whannell doesnt explain enough, other times he explains too much. (
Winnipeg Free Press
3.5
A thoroughly modern makeover of HG Wells idea, with everything geared to generate armrest clutching moments of suspense and to deliver a fistful of hi ..
Tiny Url
4.5
This is the most powerful movie about domestic abuse in the last 88 years.
Fw Weekly
3.8
Elisabeth Moss is an acting event all by herself, a modern version of Bette Davis, and The Invisible Man gives her a chance to embody all kinds of emo ..
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
We know, from this invisible mans first foggy breath, that hes there; theres no mystery, just a perverse game of hide and seek.
Ap News
3.0
At times, director Leigh Whannell does frame this as a serious drama about a serious subject with some creeping tension.
Columbus Alive
3.8
Instead, weve been given an Invisible Man thats meant to stand on its own.
Film Frenzy
3.8
As is, The Invisible Man reinvents a classic creature via well earned social awareness and old fashioned thrills.
Hollywood Into To
3.0
This version of The Invisible Man is entertaining, of the moment, and clever enough to satisfy, without ever getting too pleased with itself.
Assignment X
3.8
Crisp cinematography, fierce sound editing...and Moss captivating performance cause The Invisible Man to leave an indelible impression.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
A solid thriller with some nifty effects, a bunch of well earned scares, and a riveting lead performance.
Mash Able
4.5
Sharp camerawork and a dedicated performance from Elizabeth Moss make The Invisible Man a paranoia filled nail biter that revitalizes a classic story ..
Culture
1.5
Unfortunately, The Invisible Man never understands the power of its ideas on a character level.
Mid West Film Journal
4.0
This isnt advocating that Moss return to the all time low mindlessness of, say, Get Him to the Greek, but perhaps the next gig doesnt have to steal he ..
Mid West Film Journal
4.4
The Invisible Man is a new kind of monster movie, and it is really creepy because it knows what makes us afraid today. It knows what a modern monster ..
Tulsa World
4.5
Theres nothing wrong with an old fashioned horror flick, but its a little frustrating to watch a film make a grab for greatness and end up grasping on ..
Washington City Paper
5.0
The Invisible Man is horror filmmaking of the finest kind ... a smart, self aware work that is both frightening and provocative, an of the moment work ..
5.0
The film rests on the transfixing and emotionally turbulent performance of Elisabeth Moss.
Dark Horizons
4.5
The thrilling, fun, and violent mode of The Invisible Man proves that sometimes some monsters are worth resurrecting.
Thril List
4.5
With The Invisible Man, Whannell has reminded us just how effective even the most familiar horror can still be when done right.
Battleship Pretension
4.0
While arguably not as tight as it could have potentially been, The Invisible Man cleverly combines its horror and action tropes with themes of abuse, ..
Screen Anarchy
4.5
And unlike many typical rehashed thrillers, this one doesnt tone down its resolution.
Entertainment Voice
2.0
In fact, Whannells fresh approach to the material presents a timely and topical look at this generations most notable monster: the abusive and toxic m ..
The Only Critic
4.0
A seriously potent psychological thriller that maximizes the suspense and violence in ways that leave you breathless. Whannell makes updating a classi ..
Bloody Disgusting
4.4
Its a bravura turn from a fearless actress, and Moss doesnt need the audience to love Cecilia every step of the way.
Heral
3.5
It works because its message is timely, its scares legitimate, and its truth undeniable.
Firstpost
4.4
Thats what makes the film so utterly terrifying its plot may be science fiction, but its based in a razor sharp evocation of real life trauma, and tha ..
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.5
Mosss co star, the films score, is terrifying. The director makes an empty kitchen a dreadful place. There will be a sequel.
Film Festival Today
3.1
Anchored by a compelling central performance from lead Elisabeth Moss (The Kitchen) and solid mise en scne by writer/director Leigh Whannell (Upgrade) ..
Film Festival Today
3.5
Moss is very impressive here considering that she spends so much time staring at, reacting to or running from... nothing.
Adelaide Review
3.0
This is not only a horror film that will cause you to grip your chair in fear but will also make you think about it on the car ride home, while having ..
Mac Guff
4.5
The script is very strong as well, with perfect pacing, great dialogue and some terrific set pieces and twists.
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
Inventive and brilliantly suspenseful, The Invisible Man is a masterclass of horror, and further cements Leigh Whannell as one of the genres most exci ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.0
The Invisible Man is a fantastic horror thriller that ensures that Whannell is a genre director worth following.
Impulse Gamer
4.5
The brilliant Elizabeth Moss embodies the invisibility of abused women everywhere whose reports are often disbelieved with a typical top shelf perform ..
Willamette Week
3.0
The fact that its a Blumhouse release probably doesnt help matters, giving Whannells movie Get Out level expectations that its not remotely interested ..
Crooked Marquee
3.1
The filmmakers dialogue is as dull as iceberg lettuce, which doesnt help, and were forced to wait far too long before the mysterious shenanigans begin ..
Illinois Times
4.5
Everything works perfectly while develops the psychological terror space.
2.0
However, instead of a piece of cynical branding and despite its clunky patches, Whannell and Moss deliver a valuable piece of horror storytelling that ..
The Film Experience
3.5
Its one of the more chilling horror films (or rather, monster movies) thats come along in quite a while.
Screen Zealots
4.4
The Invisible Man is riveting. As much a look at gaslighting and trauma as it is a vehicle for a classic Universal monster, its top notch. Elisabeth M ..
Hollywood News
4.5
Boasting a killer Elisabeth Moss performance, Leigh Whannells reboot is a clever, suspenseful horror thriller that suggests the future of the Universa ..
The Week
1.5
But The Invisible Man, alas, comes off as underpopulated, unpersuasive and cheap.
Saportare Port
4.8
Moss shines in this role, giving us the most haunting performance ive seen in a long time.
Geeks Of Color
3.5
A golly whopper psycho thriller of a horror show thats also a monster movie for the #MeToo movement, a creep show about toxic masculinity and how abus ..
Parade
3.5
This is a chilling horror movie, chained to a social commentary that sets it apart from the rest.
4.0
Leigh Whannell delivers a clever, well constructed modern adaptation of the classic. A white knuckle ride about toxic relationships and abuse. Go see ..
2.0
And if you arent gripped by that opening sequence, youre in trouble, because Moss does a lot more tiptoeing and breath holding from then on.
Bbc
4.5
He expertly avails himself of sharp visuals and haunting music to build the suspense leading up to several exciting moments in the film.
FlickDirect
5.0
Few horror movies tend to be this well made and wonderfully casted. The direction on this is admirable. .
3.0
Theres a lot of Paranormal Activity inspiration here but in terms of bringing its own horror techniques to the table, there isnt a lot of originality ..
Entertainment Ie
4.5
This film is relentless with a #metoo trope in that the director keeps showing Moss as Cecilia strong physically and mentally. What makes it white knu ..
Movies and Shakers
2.0
Leigh Whannells The Invisible Man stretches out a decent horror premise until its as thin as air.
Metro Weekly
4.4
Moss finds in Cecelia both a vulnerable victim and a fed up fighter who can outfight and outthink her unseen tormentor, and her performance turns The ..
Movie Cricket
4.4
Thats what makes the film so utterly terrifying its plot may be science fiction, but its based in a razor sharp evocation of real life trauma, and tha ..
From the Front Row
2.0
Whannells The Invisible Man doesnt spare the gore nor does it skimp on jump scares.
Showbiz Junkies
3.0
... This version feels urgent, necessary even, in the #MeToo era.
Stardem
1.5
Yes, Adrian appears in his optics suit during the climactic finale, but Moss is the one who dominates every scene. This is her story: a story of traum ..
Vogue
1.5
If the weakest part of a suspense/sci fi/thriller is the science fiction elements, were all in a world of trouble.
Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
Whilst it certainly doesnt linger on Universals past mistakes, its success proves that you dont need gigantic budgets, a shared universe or celebrity ..
Alternative Lens
3.5
Moss is one of those actors thats simply always a delight to see, from her best work down to material that isnt quite worthy of her talents.
The Blus Pot
2.5
If deep themes and measured storytelling isnt your style when it comes to horror, The Lodge probably isnt for you.
Sa Current
3.0
Writer/director Leigh Whannells decision to weld the umpteenth Invisible Man retread onto this abusive dynamic isnt as infinitely clever as it is effe ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.5
But the success of The Invisible Man is almost entirely shouldered by Moss, who nails every moment of oppressed Cecilia Kasss arc.
Maddwolf
4.5
Led by yet another impressive performance from Elisabeth Moss, The Invisible Man is as thrilling and terrifying as it is shrewdly relevant.
The Jam Report
1.5
The movie clenches the imaginary of the abused woman between the memory of 70s revenge stories, the analog esthetic of 90s thrillers, and a new search ..
La Nación (Argentina)
4.0
Writer director Leigh Whannell, screenwriter of Saw, has evolved into a proper illusionist with his old school yet radical retelling of The Invisible ..
Student Edge
3.3
Moss is very good and there are enough scares in the first half to be entertained.
rachelsreviews.net
2.0
Elisabeth Moss is incredible in The Invisible Man. She plays it very straight, never once hinting that we are in genre territory.
Worldo Free L
1.5
The world isnt a case of women against men, but of rich against poor, repressed against repressors.
World Socialist Web Site
3.8
The Invisible Man interlocks the real world distress felt by many women, while giving face to the demons men would rather think only exist in handfuls ..
812 Film Reviews
5.0
By switching the focus in this film, this iteration of The Invisible Man becomes a powerful and haunting cinematic allegory for those who are forced t ..
Daily Dead
2.0
A thought provoking horror thriller that focuses on the realities of emotional violence and abuse, particularly when it is painstakingly obscured.
Silver Screen Riot
4.0
The fight choreography and special effects are flawless, but theyre nothing but aesthetic bells and whistles without Moss giving them substantive purp ..
Jaredmobarak
3.8
Each scene in The Invisible Man sets the right tone, building the foundation of tension block by block so that we the viewer have no choice but to jum ..
Daily Journal
4.5
Writer/director Leigh Whannell is a seasoned horror filmmaker who understands scaring viewers is about more than just loud bangs and things popping ou ..
Digital Journal
4.5
A sure sign of a good director is someone who is able to create suspense through stillness, camera placement, and careful editing.
Brightest Young Things
4.8
The Invisible Man is a thrilling and exhilarating masterpiece of terror that, unlike its elusive title character, should never go unseen.
The Hollywood Outsider
4.0
Its twisty and super tense and, in an age where blockbusters are so full of visual effects, its miraculous to find one that revels in whats not there.
Metro News
4.0
Effective both with its full blown horror antics and as a depiction of the real world abuse one can suffer, Whannell delivers an endlessly unsettling ..
ComicBook.com
4.5
With this reimagining, Universal Pictures has done several things right.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
In the context of theres an invisible dead man out to get me, thats understandable.
Memphis Flyer
4.0
The horror her comes not from the jump scare, but from the psychological deterioration of Mosss character.
3.3
Despite its flaws, The Invisible Man is a movie that will keep you entertained thanks to the good use of suspense and an interesting premise.
Konexión
3.0
The new version of The Invisible Man has a brilliant concept and an irregular execution.
Fotogramas
3.8
The package comes together as a tight and compelling thrill ride for horror fans, who shouldnt let this one slip by them unseen.
K Gun 9
4.5
But thats not all: Whannell directs the hell out of The Invisible Man.
Vanyaland
4.0
She doesnt believe hes gone, but friends tell her that fear is an aftereffect of years of abuse.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.0
Leigh Whannells nimble reinvention turns the source material on its head.
Book & Film Globe
4.5
Buckle up for a wild cinematic ride that goes beyond the is she or isnt she crazy premise thanks to a brilliant performance by Elisabeth Moss.
That Shelf
4.0
Theres nothing hollow about this man. has a clear vision, and he executes it with terror filled grace while also unveiling another superhuman Elisabet ..
Denton Record-Chronicle
2.0
The film opens by dropping us right down in escape. Cecelia (Moss) is getting away from her abusive Frankenstein tall monster of a husband (Oliver Jac ..
Awards Watch
3.8
Delivers Hitchcock levels of tension, suspense and outright terror, and its just a brilliant direction to go with the character.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
4.5
While this isnt the story were used to, Whannells The Invisible Man might just be the story we need.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
4.0
The Invisible Man deals with emotional manipulation. Whannell lets so much of the horror be motivated by it. He makes the audience feel like we are lo ..
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
A good and modern horror movie, which brings the original work to the present and expands upon it with many interesting ideas.
Cocalecas
5.0
As a result, we totally buy into Whannells frightening tale that reminds us that what we cant see, can hurt us.
Reel Reviews
4.0
An intense and at times traumatic viewing experience, The Invisible Man proves once and for all that its time Hollywood started taking Leigh Whannell ..
The Hollywood News
4.5
It has muscular direction, an intelligent script, and a cast that works together to bring a shared vision to life.
About Boulder
1.5
The movies success is in large part attributable to Moss, who spends large chunks of the film expressing terror, weariness, cunning, or desperate stre ..
NBC News THINK
4.5
When it does, Whannell doesnt hold back at all, making you realize just how tense and unnerving the first half of the film has made you.
Elements of Madness
4.5
Invisible Man offers more than just a retread of familiar horror tropes
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
4.4
As the film unfolds, the pacing provides slow burn suspense amid expertly timed jump scares.
Wtop
4.5
Leigh Whannells The Invisible Man goes to show that the Universal Monster films can be adapted for modern audiences as long as they are in the hands o ..
4.0
But thats a minor quibble in the face of a smart and slick reinvention of a classic horror character that foregrounds an important issue even if it do ..
VultureHound
4.5
What makes this film so scary isnt how unrealistic it is, but the fact that some small part of it feels familiar.
Cosmopolitan
4.0
This is a tightly wound and smart horror film that is emerging, at the end of a difficult year, as one of 2020s very best Hollywood features.
4.5
This is post feminist movie feminism. F*** the guy. He is the a**hole bad guy. He doesnt deserve the screen time. All we need to know is how she feels ..
Movie City News
2.0
The vision of writer/director Leigh Whannell sets this remake apart, with twists and turns that prevent it from falling into clichs and keep you guess ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
4.0
Whannell and Moss team up for a memorable if imperfect frightener that recasts HG Wells story as a harrowing domestic violence horror.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
3.8
Elisabeth Moss delivers a spectacular performance in this smart and opportune retelling of a horror classic.
4.5
The Invisible Man is not about what invisibility does to a man, its about how an abuser can become even deadlier with invisibility. Thats a terrifying ..
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
2.0
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KSDK
3.8
But she cant shake the feeling that a control freak like Adrian is never really gone.
Baltimore Magazine
4.0
Riffing on the invisible bad guy of films gone by, this twisting of the tale with Moss front and centre as a woman trapped in an abusive relationship ..
Newshub (NZ)
1.5
With some great acting and solid storytelling, The Invisible Man has only strengthened the legacy of Wells story.
CultureMap
1.5
is a victim in this movie for a long, long time, and I didnt really care for that.
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
4.5
What Blatty wrote, not to mention what Friedkin filmed, isnt just some ripped from the headlines study in torture porn.
Spokane7
1.5
It might seem hard to believe, but theres a horror movie remake that actually isnt an embarrassment to the original film.
5.0
The film makes sure to take full advantage of its undeniably intriguing premise, with plenty of unique visuals and twisted moments which will definite ..
ComicBookMovie.com
4.0
Whannell kicks off the re envisioned Monster Universe with so much intensity you might think youre about to explode and Elisabeth Moss is totally bada ..
Flavourmag
3.0
Instead, this timely psychological thriller adds elements of 2016 mystery The Girl On The Train to weave a taut, suspense filled tale of domestic viol ..
NME
4.0
Elisabeth Mosss Cecilia has everything under the sun to be petrified about.
3.5
. . . a surprisingly gripping thriller with another boffo performance from always watchable Elisabeth Moss.
Jmuvies Blog Spot
4.0
Heavy on quality suspense and scares, but surprisingly light on character development and logic.
Asheville Movies
3.0
Icy art horror style, shocking violence, and a smart understanding of the storys acute metaphorical resonance
4.0
The film surprises as science fiction to show masculine domination over women.
La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.0
Elizabeth Moss elevates a simplified version of H.G. Wells classic tale into a higher level of thrills and scares
4.0
Terrifying, unique, and one of the best horror experiences this year.
Film Pulse
3.0
Its rare for horror films to make you afraid of something in the real world.
The Filtered Lens
4.0
Beneath all the well staged technical craft and Whannells know how direction, The Invisible Man isnt content for being just a straightforward genre pi ..
Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
Whannell managed to take a classic story and turn it into a relevant call in favour of the #MeToo movement.
Pólvora
4.5
Elisabeth Moss is magnificent, as she plays the part of Cecilia Kass in this high intensity, edge of your seat, thrilling, gas lighting roller coaster ..
Pop Culture Leftovers
4.0
Without a doubt, Elisabeth Moss gives a fantastic performance to carry this entire film.
The Movie Blog
4.5
The Invisible Man gives terrifying shape to an all too real villain. It proves that a smart script, committed director, and talented actors can be a f ..
The Beat
4.4
How would I run away or defend myself from something that I cant even see Whannell manages to have the audience experience this feeling just as Cecili ..
MovieJawn
3.0
Frankly that doesnt matter too much because the terror is still there, despite knowing the bigger picture.
Shake Fire
4.5
The Invisible Man is as thoughtful as it is entertaining, as disturbing as it is frightening, and stays with you after you leave the theater. This is ..
VitalThrills.com
4.5
Hes made a chillingly effective experiment in audience manipulation that doesnt vanish into thin air.
Miamiartzine
4.5
The Invisible Man is capable of perfectly showing Cecilias anguish and helplessness before the invisible threat.
Proceso
3.0
A dark, fairly grounded and relentlessly unnerving thriller about domestic abuse and psychological torment thats aiming hard for the subtext thats als ..
3.8
No, Cecilia cant see Adrian, but shes convinced that hes present.
Phoenix Film Festival
4.5
Also See: Five Short Story Adaptations that Ignored the Source Material Wisely, Whannell doesnt offer any back story for her relationship with Adrian.
Wicked Horror
4.5
Director Leigh Whannells remake is scary, timely, unsettling and gripping, and features one hell of a performance from Elisabeth Moss.
DC Film Girl
4.3
It is an enthralling tale of resilience and survival against a familiar evil.
4.5
Staring, waiting, preparing for the worst creates the most unease in the viewer ... Whannells script is equal parts action, suspense and surprise. He ..
4.0
Its beautifully shot, considerately written, and does its job as a horror film impeccably.
WhatToWatch
3.0
The movie captured my attention quick and didnt let go for two hours.
Crunch On This
4.0
has streamlined his ingredients and kept it simple at its core, slowly building out the terror from there, resulting in an all too slick, psychologica ..
The AU Review
4.5
This isnt the first time Universal Pictures has attempted a reboot of their classic Universal Monsters properties.
Rochester City Newspaper
4.5
gives the kind of performance that, were it not in a horror movie, would get all the nominations and awards
Mulling Movies
1.5
Its doubtful any of The Invisible Man would work so well ... without Moss.
KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
4.5
A very enjoyable surprise full of suspense and technological dread. Absolutely fantastic!
4.5
Leigh Whannells THE INVISIBLE MAN takes...conversations happening in our society now and marries them to a vividly tense and creepy atmosphere... a st ..
4.0
Elisabeth Moss delivers an outstanding performance as a woman teetering on the edge of reality in this thoroughly engaging reboot.
The Jewish Chronicle
4.5
Following up his knockout Upgrade, Whannell delivers another tech infused yet human scaled, consistently tense genre piece anchored by a terrific lead ..
Rue Morgue
4.5
And hes so good at covering his tracks, people think shes the crazy one.
Super Hero Hype
3.8
This film with its science fiction slant delivers scares and works as a heightened examination of obsession and an abusive relationship.
The News-Herald (Willoughb ..
2.0
As a film that traffics in the devastating wake of abuse fused with a clever reimagining of a classic Hollywood monster, The Invisible Man is grim, ta ..
Strange Harbors
4.5
The Invisible Man is as stylish and smart, as it is terrifying and emotionally charged, which is no easy task with a book over 120 years old.
Phawker
4.5
Overall, this is the most sustained exercise in Hitchcock style suspense in some years.
Phoenix Magazine
4.5
The Invisible Man works as the retelling of a classic monster, channeling the energy of that bygone age into something relevant to our modern era.
Citizen Damepod
3.5
Elisabeth Moss brings full life to her characters. What an amazing and capable actress.
Seventh Art Studio
4.5
It relies on nothing more than a thoughtful script and intelligent frights.
Jordy Reviews It
4.5
Again: what these horror characters need are horror movies. Hopefully they will dare to do the same with the other Universal monsters!
3.3
A cold, chrome, and suspenseful Wheres Waldo for two hours and five minutes.
Nightmare on Film Street
4.0
Anchored by a raw performance from Elisabeth Moss, The Invisible Man cements Leigh Whannells spot in the horror directors Hall of Fame.
Horror Queers Podcast
1.9
Still, such attributes feel lost on a film that doesnt ever want to act smart.
3.5
The Invisible Man is next level gaslighting as Leigh Whannell and Blumhouse show Cecelias life systematically ruined through the most mundane of acts ..
MovieReelist.com
3.8
Movie review: Classic tale of The Invisible Man gets timely update Based on how timely and relevant the themes are in the new film version of The Invi ..
The Oklahoman
3.0
The audience finds itself questioning the veracity of a woman claiming terror at the hands of her domestic partner. #MeToo Y t.
Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.0
If youre looking for a horror movie that has some effectively terrifying moments with a theme relevant to a modern day social struggle then youll enjo ..
People's World
3.0
The Invisible Man forces us to ask if we are so quick to type #believewomen, if held to those words in a real life Cece v. Adrian situation
The Black Cape
2.0
That said, I honestly think THE INVISIBLE MAN is the best role shes ever done.
Cloture Club
1.3
P. S. @me if you must, but please dont mansplain the movie to me.
1More Film Blog
4.0
Rare is it that one of the classic tales from the golden age gets a solid re imagining, but this is one of those times. Its a more intimate story rath ..
4.0
Paranoid and terrifying, Whannell and Moss bring horror fans a visceral horror pic that does the legacy of the Universal Monsters proud.
HorrorBuzz
4.5
Leigh Whannell continues his impressive streak of conjuring impeccable storytelling and creative special effects all on a shoestring budget.
4.5
Leigh Wannells adaptation of The Invisible Man might not rise to Nolan like levels of anticipation.
The Screen Scene
4.5
There have been other Invisible Man movies over the years but this is one of the smartest. It gets its strength from not only what goes bump in the ni ..
Tribune News Service
3.3
Perhaps youll see a film that captures the zeitgeist without bragging about its conquest.
MeierMovies.com
4.0
Leigh Whannell, who made the wildly entertaining, low budget action film Upgrade, has turned the classic science fiction tale inside out and fashioned ..
Houston Chronicle
1.5
When a horror film deals in the realms of the abstract and psychologically ambiguous, a filmmaker and the audience can shrug off logic.
Alexanderon Film
3.5
The films scares are aplenty as the camera plays the role of the intruder, and the sound design accentuates every creak or bump.
4.5
If what youre looking for is fear and paranoia and edge of your seat suspense, The Invisible Man is more than what youre looking for.
SooToday.com
4.0
Cecilia doesnt fear being attacked by a bunny boiling lover or a serial ice pick sex murderer.
4.5
The Invisible Man is finally in the win column after years of being on the fringe of the well loved Universal Monsters.
5.0
The Invisible Man is much more than the reboot of a classic, it is the reinvention of a monster from a much more real and modern perspective making it ..
A Simple Vista
5.0
The trailer also doesnt prepare you for Elisabeth Mosss emotionally raw performance, which is nerve racking to watch.
4.5
Leigh Whannells expert direction and clever script make The Invisible Man a remake in the same caliber as Carpenters The Thing or Cronenbergs The Fly. ..
Gen Revision
4.5
While we cant see Adrian, Wallfisch tweaks the music in a way where it feels like hes in every single space.
Deadscreen
1.5
Theres little for Moss to do with these wisps of breath, and even then youre often too distracted by some ludicrous plot contrivance to take in what s ..
Emily Wheeler Movie Ops
3.5
Moss is particularly great when left to her own devices, but theres a jack hammering mentality of moving from one scene or set piece to the next that ..
4.4
With devastating specificity and empathy for his heroine, Whannell has inverted the invisible man archetype into an incredibly tense and suspenseful t ..
4.5
At last, we have up to date evidence that its perfectly possible to make a new version of a classic story that neither tinkers unnecessarily, nor depa ..
Warped Perspective
4.5
If youve been hesitant to see this one, I do think its absolutely worth a watch.
I Love Splatter
1.5
Cops, doctors, everybodys going down (its the usual theyre dead, so just forget about em sleight of hand manner of slick and spectacular action horror ..
Film Critic: Adrian Martin ..
4.5
Whannells film confidently updates the source material... repurposing the barebones of Wells premise as a potent metaphor for what we so often fail or ..
Dirty Movies
3.5
But its a film that wears its youth on its sleeve and delivers its message without bashing you over the head with it.
4.5
The film plays like a roller coaster, going through twists and turns that will leave you breathless.
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