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The Invasion review by IB
If it ain't broken leave it alone.
(1) of (1) members found this review helpful.
A tame remake of the body snatcher 'genre.' The cast do well with the available script but the "everybody lives happily after," ending is too sugary. The film hints at the worldwide benefits of benevolent control, with an absence of free will, this theme had more legs and could have been further explored. A world without war, terrorism, starvation etc, in exchange for emotions/choice could have been a real challenge for the director, shame.
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The Invasion review by Shatner's Bassoon
A solid Sci-FI thriller.
(0) of (0) members found this review helpful.
The Invasion' is a fairly solid Sci-Fi thriller, the acting is decent, the direction is solid and the story moves along at a brisk pace. While it's not one of the best of films of all time it's certainly not that bad, where the film does fail is that it does suffer from a lack of tension, moments and scenes that should have you on the edge of your seat come of as a bit flat. That said, if you're running short of titles to add to your rental list then this is well worth a look.
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The Invasion review by Jawbreaker
A mess
(0) of (2) members found this review helpful.
Another example of Hollywood running short on ideas and remaking previous past classics. Invasion, or Invasion of the Body Snatchers as it should be known is a hollow, glossy reincarnation of the original B-move classic.
On paper with the lead actors there is potential here for a decent remake. However the director in his first Hollywood film suffered from problems and the usual producers and marketing men destroying his vision. As it stands this isn't the version of Invasion that the director wanted you to see.
It is amazing that the amount of money that went into this and the end result is totally inferior to the original. Even removing that comparison and you have a lukewarm stab at a thriller come science fiction lite experience.
However I'm glad I've seen it on DVD, as the ending would have left me feeling especially cheated if I had paid cinema prices for this.
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The Invasion review by MEB
Enjoyable
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Good fun alien flick. Nothing special but worth a watch.
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The Invasion review by CM
The Invasion
(0) of (3) members found this review helpful.
Dont't waste your money or time on this!
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The Invasion review by Rubber Ducky
Re-make of the Bodysnatchers
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Quite good if you're into Sci-Fi. A bit predictable at times. Kidman and Craig play their roles adequately.
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