I am a sucker for a good opening title credits sequence. In those precious few moments so much can be told by a skilled filmmaker. While the waves that crash over a rock revealing the opening titles is simple, it is more than effective. It sets the mood for the entire film.
Another thing I highly enjoyed about this movie is the fact that Cecilia is the main focus. As someone who has been emotionally abused, but nowhere close to how the lead character is, I can relate to the fear she is feeling. Even when my abuser dies I'm sure the scars will never completely heal. This film does a good job at showing the raw fear an abuser puts in their victims. In Cecilia's case she feels extremely weak because of what was done to her. Seeing her evolve over the course of the film was just a joy to watch.
I do have two main complaints about this film, though I absolutely loved it and would watch it again.
The first thing is the way Adrian, Cecilia's ex, becomes invisible is just...not very good CGI. He is a great villain as his presence is felt even when he's not in a scene. Yet the reveal of how he becomes invisible...is a little lackluster. But the upside is since the film doesn't spend any time on the science aspect, a lot of things can be easily over looked.
The second thing I have a problem with is how easily people believe lies about Cecilia and distance themselves from her. At one point Adrian (while invisible) pushes Sydney and the girl believes Cecilia did it. This even though there was no logical reason why Cecilia would and she was not in a position to push Sydney like Adrian did. It's like the film's characters just believed since Cecilia was crazy that she could do anything. Even though that isn't how mental illness works.
But despite its flaws, it is a solid movie with a great ending. As this is a spoiler free review I can't talk about it.
I would recommend The Invisible Man to anyone that wants a solid science fiction/horror film.
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