The Invisible Man (2020) - A Movie Review

You have to believe me, there is someone else standing in the room with me.

Appearing in theaters, The Invisible Man is a 2020 re-adaptation of H.G. Well’s famous novel of the same time. Escaping from an abusive relationship, Cecilia believes the past is behind her. Discovering that she is not alone, an invisible force wreaks havoc, destroying her life.

I have been waiting for months to see The Invisible Man. Excitedly turning on the movie, the horror of The Invisible Man encompasses the terror that you are not alone. Prior to watching The Invisible Man I have never seen the original film or read the book it’s based on. The Invisible Man is a gripping feature. No matter how tough your battles are, never give in.

Elisabeth Moss had to embody a hysterical mindset for most of the film to which I hold my head high for her. From the very beginning, she bestows her impressive techniques to make the escape of her life. Moss was excellent proving to be a leader for women currently bordering her situation.

Her expressive ability to manifest hysteria was so realistic. She easily makes audiences feel the stress of the situation. I was amazed by how well Moss acted just on her own, battling against this invisible force. You can just feel the stress Cecilia endures endlessly running, fighting, and planning.

One of my favorite performances goes out to Aldis Hodge. To help Cecilia get back on her feet, James patiently dedicates his home to her. Their interactions were endearing, making for a powerful lesson to audiences about friendship. However, I felt like his character abandoned Cecilia a little too early when all these strange occurrences start happening.

Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Michael Dorman have an interesting role in the film. No part is ever small. A few aspects of their stories did not make sense, mainly regarding their plan.

Other credits to include are Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Benedict Hardie, Amali Golden, Sam Smith, and Nash Edgerton. The goal of the ensemble for The Invisible Man creates tension.

Moss is constantly belittled, losing the trust of people whom she once close with. I would have liked to have seen more evolve out of the dynamic between Cecilia and her sister (Dyer).

Filmmakers delivered effective suspense all with a single camera angle focusing on one image. Leigh Whannell’s direction was the driving force for The Invisible Man. As the audience, we don’t know where the invisible man is. Whannell succeeded in generating tension building up in a slow rise until gradually getting into the action.

Domestic abuse is a huge element in this film. For women who have been in or are facing abuse in their relationships, The Invisible Man does not hinder the recovery process. Never feel like you are on your own. Reach out and find help. Help is always here.

For me, I feel like the story fell out of place in the third act. It was already heading towards an ending, but it felt like writers thought up an intriguing idea at the last minute. The ending did not feel like closure.

The ending made an important character out to be a violent asset to which they never were, to begin with. I had a lot of questions once the movie ended. The film could have gone through a better edit to explain important details.

The acting and visual effects were the best part of The Invisible Man. For anyone who is searching for a new thriller, look into this movie. Pay close attention and just have fun with it.