November 26, 2009
more of a dark comedy then a straight up horror film.
The Invisible Man Reviews and Ratings
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November 13, 2009Who else but James Whale and his macabre mind as a better candidate for adapting such a gracious and controversial science-fiction classic? The most immediate reaction it may build in the viewer is the sensation of: "What would I do if I became invisible?" This accurate and visib...( read more)
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November 9, 2009Well, I'm going to have to give it another try seeing as it was quite boring at the time and I didn't really watch it but I listened to it the whole time. From what I saw, the special effects were really cool but I wasn't interested in the story line.
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October 11, 2009Probably one of the least exciting Universal Monsters, but the special effects are incredible for their time.
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September 12, 2009A great movie for us who are tierd of thoose 2000-horror movies. They dont make movies like this anymore.
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September 4, 2009I really enjoyed this. The acting was great (a bit over-the-top as you would expect with Whale directing) and the special effects were amazing for this time. A scientist creates a formula to make himself invisible, but the side effect that it makes him crazy and malevolent. This ...( read more)
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August 3, 2009I can't say I like the camp humor that Whale tries to put in this sci-fi/horror story. I thought Stuart and Harrigan only provide melodramatic nonsense (these two characters have more in common with Whale's Frankenstein love triangle involving the mad scientist, than anything fr...( read more)
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July 20, 2009Most films that are long on special effects are short in other areas, not James Whale's The Invisible Man. True to his unique style, Whale delivers a motion picture rich in character depth, narrative and substance. That is not to say that John Fulton's effects aren't ast...( read more)
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July 17, 2009Well the last classic I rented was The Mummy which disappointed me. However The Invisible Man is bloody brilliant & is definitely one of the most entertaining classics. Considering the film was released in 1933 the special effects are excellent and the acting is just as awesome. ...( read more)
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June 6, 2009This is a classic sci-fi film. Based off of H.G.Wells novel they did a great job on this movie for the time it was made. With a great story of the invisible man going insane from being invisible to long his family and friends must help and stop him. I loved it as a kid and I stil...( read more)
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March 4, 2009Personal favorite of the Universal horror films. A dark and human threat. Humorously frank (allusions to having to travel around without clothes, two rather shocking murder, and even the effects are interesting
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January 30, 2009A triumph of classic cinema. Claude Rains has such intensity on screen even when he's not! The script is pretty damn close to the source material which I respect. Cast is top notch, save for that dreadful Una O'Connor and her shrill at the beginning of the movie. Jack Griffin is ...( read more)
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January 22, 2009otro gran clásico del terror una película con una buena puesta en escena , buenas actuaciones y una excelente dirección
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January 19, 2009Claude Rains is out of his mind in this! I would watch it over and over just to hear that laugh.
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January 15, 2009This movie's great fun to watch. Claude Rains voice is so powerful,his performance is fantastic and menacing.Whales excellent direction works beautifully.It has whales usual camp wit and eccentric characters,thats bring the film to life.And some outstanding trick photography that...( read more)
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January 13, 2009Is it a horror or sci-fi? For me it's just a classic movie!!! from H.G.Wells great novel, i feel Dr.Griffin as a loser man, a scientist who becomes a Madman under the effects of Monocaine drug. Really super special effects from the golden era of vintage movies. I'm a big fan of t...( read more)
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December 21, 2008This really is an excellent and entertaining movie on many levels. The special effects process is not perfect, but it still holds up. Claude Rains is riveting in his performance. And the script moves along very quickly with a sharp focus on what would be terrifying about an "i...( read more)
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November 25, 2008Claude Rains is great as the scientist losing his mind. Some of the special effects hold up today.
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October 20, 2008Claude Rains gives a spectacular performance as the scientist gone invisible gone madman. The film takes itself seriously even if the invisible man doesn't has he enjoys killing and causing destruction and calamity. The special effects are amazing for the time period.
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August 4, 2008A truly memorable classic film. Such a marvellously insane performance is given by Claude Rains as the mad invisible scientist that it is difficult to see this as a bad film. Excellent special effects, many of which are still used today. Truly enjoyable!
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July 31, 2008The Invisible Man is a top-notch horror classic. Highly entertaining throughout with quite a few scares along with some laughs. But the best part of all was the effects. These effects were perhaps the best of that time. Even today I was wondering how they did it. Overall a mighty...( read more)
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April 29, 2008Fantastic narration by James Whale from the equally great story by visionary writer H.G Wells. Veteran universal pictures craftsman John P. Fulton's visual effects are amazing, even for today's standards. Delightful parable about the corruption of power. The always outstanding Cl...( read more)
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April 5, 2008short and to the point. impressive and mildly amusing special effects. for being invisible the whole movie, claude rains dominates the screen with his magnificent voice. a subtle horror/sci-fi classic with a social message about the ambition for and consequences of power.
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April 5, 2008Hilarious and sinister. Rains has the voice for the role that makes it a great movie.
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March 24, 2008This is genius!! The effects are incredible for those times, they are impressive even today! And the movie is extremely clever. Everything has a brillant explanation. It is just a masterpiece. I'm astonished. Definitely a must!
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March 7, 2008This classic film is worth a watch and would be a great addition to your classic collection.
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January 20, 2008I was shocked how good the effects were! The movie gets right into the action, and stays that way! Very entertaining!
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December 31, 2007I loved it, Claude Rains did a fantastic job playing the main role and his laugh is just great. I just loved this movie, they do not make movies like they used too.
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December 24, 2007ive read teh book. the book is kinda sad. is teh movie the same way?
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December 23, 2007A mildly chilling tale that was well done with the voice of Claude Rains. He did a great job with his voiceover work into his depths of madness. The woman who was constantly screaming in the begining was quite annoying, but this was still an excellent movie to watch.
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November 26, 2007Wonderful thriller of a film with Claude Rains in the title role. Great sfx for the time. Must-see for old-school monster film fans!
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November 10, 2007one of the earliest movies about the egonomaniac scientist who abuses his knowledge as the accessory gadget of personal ambition. claude rains conceals his face until the end credit, so mostly he gives a performance mainly based on vocal vibration and body languages.
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November 4, 2007"How's that for a hairbrush George Henry?" Very impressive special effects!
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July 15, 2007Extremely funny in all ways. Love this movie out of all the horror monster classics. Truly inspirational and highly classified as one of the best horror movies of our time. See for your self.
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