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· Year: 1933
· Director: James Whale
· Writers: R.C. Sherriff, Preston Sturges, Philip Wylie, H.G. Wells (book)
· Cast: Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart
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· Based on the book by H. G. Wells.
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A scientist gradually goes mad after testing a successful invisibility serum on himself.
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RATING
Out of 100 |
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66
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| COLD ANALYSIS |
| 2.75 -ATMOSPHERE |
| 0.5 -GORE |
| 2.5 -HUMOR |
| 1.5 -SCARES |
| 2.5 -TENSION |
You know, for a film made in 1933, The Invisible Man's special effects are surprisingly effective. In fact, at first the film itself seems to be a prototypical version of a summer blockbuster--great special effects, no story. However, after a while, the script begins to expound on what led our anti-hero to be what he is, touching on the issues of misguided science that director James Whale also dealt with in his Frankenstein. Although the acting dates the film somewhat, the material is dealt with in a sometimes amusing and often thoughtful manner, and Whale's direction is well worth the price of admission.
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