The Invasion
starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jackson Bond, Jeffrey Wright
directed by: James McTeigue, Oliver Hirschbiegel
directed by: James McTeigue, Oliver Hirschbiegel
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The Invasion tells the story of a mysterious epidemic that alters the behavior of human beings. When a Washington D.C. psychiatrist (Nicole Kidman) discovers the epidemics origins are extraterrestrial she must fight to protect her son who may hold the key to stopping the escalating invasion.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/MONSTERS & MUTANTS UPC: 012569701380 Manufacturer No: 70138
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The Invasion deserves a second chance on DVD. This ambitious sci-fi thriller represents a flawed yet worthy attempt to bring contemporary vitality to Jack Finney's classic science fiction novel, previously filmed as Don Siegel's 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philip Kaufman's suspenseful 1978 remake, and Abel Ferrara's highly underrated Body Snatchers from 1994. And while those earlier films are superior in many respects, The Invasion is not without strengths of its own, particularly for those who prefer action and suspense. Unfortunately these strengths were compromised by the unpredictable misfortunes of production: Original director Oliver Hirschbiegel (hired on the strength of Downfall) was eventually replaced by James McTiegue (V for Vendetta), and the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix trilogy fame) added high-octane action sequences to the original screenplay by David Kajganich. Perhaps the movie had a curse on it (star Nicole Kidman was almost seriously injured in a stunt-car mishap during last-minute reshoots), but it's really just a matter of disparate ingredients that don't always fit together, resulting in a slick-looking film that can't decide if it's a sci-fi mystery, action thriller, or political allegory. It tries too hard to be all things at once.
Despite this, Kidman rises to the occasion with a solid performance as Carol, a Washington, D.C. psychiatrist who's convinced (with the help of costars Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright) that a flu-like virus is spreading throughout the population, its alien spores turning victims into soulless "pod people"... only in this case without the pods. The idea is that you'll be fine if you don't fall asleep, and especially if you don't let anyone sneeze or vomit on you. (There's a lot of vomiting; don't say you weren't warned.) With a crashing space shuttle to deliver the alien threat, cute tyke Jackson Bond as Carol's threatened son, and a nod to Kaufman's film with a small role for Veronica Cartwright, The Invasion will surely fare better on DVD than it did in theaters. If nothing else, it proves the timeless relevance of Finney's original premise, which continues to inspire a multitude of variations. --Jeff Shannon
The Invasion tells the story of a mysterious epidemic that alters the behavior of human beings. When a Washington D.C. psychiatrist (Nicole Kidman) discovers the epidemics origins are extraterrestrial she must fight to protect her son who may hold the key to stopping the escalating invasion.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/MONSTERS & MUTANTS UPC: 012569701380 Manufacturer No: 70138
Amazon.com:
The Invasion deserves a second chance on DVD. This ambitious sci-fi thriller represents a flawed yet worthy attempt to bring contemporary vitality to Jack Finney's classic science fiction novel, previously filmed as Don Siegel's 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philip Kaufman's suspenseful 1978 remake, and Abel Ferrara's highly underrated Body Snatchers from 1994. And while those earlier films are superior in many respects, The Invasion is not without strengths of its own, particularly for those who prefer action and suspense. Unfortunately these strengths were compromised by the unpredictable misfortunes of production: Original director Oliver Hirschbiegel (hired on the strength of Downfall) was eventually replaced by James McTiegue (V for Vendetta), and the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix trilogy fame) added high-octane action sequences to the original screenplay by David Kajganich. Perhaps the movie had a curse on it (star Nicole Kidman was almost seriously injured in a stunt-car mishap during last-minute reshoots), but it's really just a matter of disparate ingredients that don't always fit together, resulting in a slick-looking film that can't decide if it's a sci-fi mystery, action thriller, or political allegory. It tries too hard to be all things at once.
Despite this, Kidman rises to the occasion with a solid performance as Carol, a Washington, D.C. psychiatrist who's convinced (with the help of costars Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright) that a flu-like virus is spreading throughout the population, its alien spores turning victims into soulless "pod people"... only in this case without the pods. The idea is that you'll be fine if you don't fall asleep, and especially if you don't let anyone sneeze or vomit on you. (There's a lot of vomiting; don't say you weren't warned.) With a crashing space shuttle to deliver the alien threat, cute tyke Jackson Bond as Carol's threatened son, and a nod to Kaufman's film with a small role for Veronica Cartwright, The Invasion will surely fare better on DVD than it did in theaters. If nothing else, it proves the timeless relevance of Finney's original premise, which continues to inspire a multitude of variations. --Jeff Shannon
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- To believe it is too simple
One more invasion in the history of the cinema ? Banal. But this one is notthat banal because it really updates the fear. Not invaded by some kind of ugly green monster, please. Nor an egg laying alien. Let's be more modern and be invaded by something that is invisible and yet kind of ugly. Or rather gross, like some expectoration from a throat invaded by a serious infection. Gooey, gluey, inducing vomiting more than attraction. At the same time, beyond the bla bla about the DNA and its reprogramming ... Read More
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- Brainless remake.
The Invasion is another Hollywood remake on a classic film. Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig try their best to make up for the pathetic script and the erratic pace of the movie. This film is disguisting, there is a lot of vomit and gore in this film, so don't watch if you have a weak stomach. The Invasion is complete garbage, I can see why this summer flick bombed a few years back. Avoid at all costs!
Rating: - Don't waste your time
Not a very good movie, and I got bored halfway through. And I hated the editing.
Rating: - Mature Reviewer
I can't believe all the bad negative comments on this film. Yes..I've seen all the previous "Invasions". Even both "War of the Worlds"..and even "Plan 9 from Outer Space" and how can we forget "The Shining".
Is it because it doesn't have an open ending like the other ones as this one has more closure on the storyline of the "Invasion" films in the past
I can appreciate also the slower "thought" process of this version. The creepiness of these people once transformed and how well ... Read More
Rating: - Infection spreads. B-
This was quite a good movie. Good characters, decent acting and nice, engulfing action.
It stars Nicole Kidman, a psychiatrist(?) who has to deal with an epidemic spreading around her. She tries to shield her kid and herself from the dangers that are around every corner.
Once people start getting infected, the worry for her son Oliver, who spends an enormous amount of time away from his mother (Kidman) only grows.
This movie features people catching a virus that ultimately, ... Read More
- To believe it is too simpleOne more invasion in the history of the cinema ? Banal. But this one is notthat banal because it really updates the fear. Not invaded by some kind of ugly green monster, please. Nor an egg laying alien. Let's be more modern and be invaded by something that is invisible and yet kind of ugly. Or rather gross, like some expectoration from a throat invaded by a serious infection. Gooey, gluey, inducing vomiting more than attraction. At the same time, beyond the bla bla about the DNA and its reprogramming ... Read More
- Brainless remake.The Invasion is another Hollywood remake on a classic film. Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig try their best to make up for the pathetic script and the erratic pace of the movie. This film is disguisting, there is a lot of vomit and gore in this film, so don't watch if you have a weak stomach. The Invasion is complete garbage, I can see why this summer flick bombed a few years back. Avoid at all costs!
- Don't waste your timeNot a very good movie, and I got bored halfway through. And I hated the editing.
- Mature ReviewerI can't believe all the bad negative comments on this film. Yes..I've seen all the previous "Invasions". Even both "War of the Worlds"..and even "Plan 9 from Outer Space" and how can we forget "The Shining".
Is it because it doesn't have an open ending like the other ones as this one has more closure on the storyline of the "Invasion" films in the past
I can appreciate also the slower "thought" process of this version. The creepiness of these people once transformed and how well ... Read More
- Infection spreads. B-This was quite a good movie. Good characters, decent acting and nice, engulfing action.
It stars Nicole Kidman, a psychiatrist(?) who has to deal with an epidemic spreading around her. She tries to shield her kid and herself from the dangers that are around every corner.
Once people start getting infected, the worry for her son Oliver, who spends an enormous amount of time away from his mother (Kidman) only grows.
This movie features people catching a virus that ultimately, ... Read More
