The most glaring problem is the film’s evident identity crisis. These are minor issues in the grand scheme of the film. With such limited shared screen time, Moss and Jackson-Cohen are not given the chance to demonstrate any possible chemistry, and their interaction at the film’s climax feels forced and undeserved. The two are shown on screen at the same time only twice, once in the first scene when Cecilia runs away and later on when the two have a face-to-face confrontation. There is also little shown of Adrian and Cecilia’s relationship, generating a pretty large plot hole in a story that’s supposed to center around them. Her character is only really shown in the context of her abusive relationship, leaving her to appear somewhat one-dimensional at times. It uses no flashback sequences and only employs vague references to her personal history, severely limiting the emotional connection the audience can feel with Cecilia. The film doesn’t even attempt to reveal her character through her past. In terms of her past, only two things about Cecilia are clear: what she studied in college and when she met Adrian. The film’s events occur in a period of approximately one month, giving little time for background information and character motivation to be revealed. While Moss turned in a great performance, her character did leave something to be desired. This heightens the tension of the film because it’s impossible to tell where Adrian is while Cecilia finds herself increasingly trapped. Instead of focusing on the mad scientist, the new rendition focuses on his victim.
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Though the movie is titled “The Invisible Man,” the camera stays with the protagonist and the psychological torment caused by the namesake character rather than the character himself.īy putting Moss in the lead role, the film utilizes a previously unexplored amendment to the classic “Invisible Man” formula. Moss’ acting blows the rest of the cast away, and her lead role is well-deserved. Moss’ performance stays strong throughout the film as she pulls off the much-needed paranoia common in victims of abuse. She does so masterfully and relays much of what the audience needs to know through panicked eye movements and trembling limbs. Since her character needed to be quiet in order to sneak out, Moss could only use her facial expressions and body language in order to convey her character’s emotions. The subtle nuances in Moss’ performance add to the somber tone of the film.
Each new on-screen element – such as a drugged cup of water and numerous security measures – add to the unease, setting the tone for an incredibly dark film. However, the longer the scene draws on, the more dysfunctional the relationship looks. It opens on a lavish home on top of a large cliff and what, at first, appears to be a normal, loving couple sleeping soundly next to one another. While the film is a mixed bag, ithee opening scene is one of its few major highlights. The film boasts a strong cast and a new approach to the monster movie genre, but “The Invisible Man” lacks sufficient character development and suffers from an identity crisis. But not long after, strange events cause Cecilia to believe that Adrian is alive, well and invisible. Weeks after her daring escape, Cecilia learns that Adrian has died in an apparent suicide.
Inspired by the classic Universal Pictures monster, the 2020 film, written and directed by Leigh Whannell, follows Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss), a young woman who flees an abusive relationship with renowned optical scientist Adrian Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). “The Invisible Man” and its eponymous character share one similarity – they are both difficult to watch.
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