capone666 The Invisible ManInvisibility is the best superhero power because you don't have to wear a spandex costume.Regrettably, the unseen man in this horror-fantasy leans more to supervillain-y. Swathed in bandages, a cloaked traveler, Griffin (Claude Rains), checks into a remote English inn to conduct chemistry experiments undisturbed. When the belligerent border's antics begin to disrupt the pub below, the innkeeper calls the coppers to evict their volatile visitor. But the Bobbies are unable to dislodge the lodger because they cannot see him.Naked as a jaybird, and mad as a hatter, Griffin embarks on a killing spree.Based on H.G. Wells' groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein director James Whale undertakes the intangible challenge of bringing this imperceptible madman to life and - despite the annoying innkeeper's wife - executes a masterful cinematic achievement in both visual and sound effects. Moreover, the invisible man is easy to locate once the wolf man has his scent. Green Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca

DylanW Juxtaposed with spectacular special-effects and a well driven plot, Claude Reins' performance as the Invisible Man (Dr Jack Griffin), will make this film go down in history as a horror classic! It's clear-cut plot is perfect, with great performances from Claude Reins and Gloria Stuart (Flora Cranley). The visual effects are absolutely stunning, casting the audience speechless. Such detail is paid to these effects as they even accentuate the footprints in the snow! It is definitely a must-see on the visual effects alone! No scene is unimportant; a beautiful scene being held in the first moments of the film, with a man, wrapped in bandages, walking through the snow. Why is this important? Because immediately the audience is thinking: Did he get injured? Or: Was this an accident? Or (which will be the first thought) : Is he this so-called Invisible Man? It is a dark movie, with terrorism and greed, but, there are lighter moments showing us new perspectives to the characters; love relationships, and even sympathy. The script is filled with fantastic quotes - "We'll begin with a reign of terror, a few murders here and there, murders of great men, murders of little men - well, just to show we make no distinction. I might even wreck a train or two... just these fingers around a signalman's throat, that's all." - which even relate to the world of today. This quote resonated to me as an unforgettable line. The fact that he does not distinguish between "murders of great men" and "murders of little men" express more about this character, showing us Dr Griffin's mentality that their deaths are equal. We wish we were born equal, but that now seems as an almost naive mentality. As mentioned earlier, though, the script only seems to improve every moment we see Claude Reins speak (well... don't see, technically) unleashing sympathy and horror, all in the space of a single scene.

alexanderdavies-99382 I don't care how old this film is, "The Invisible Man" from 1933 is still a masterpiece of acting, direction, writing and special effects.Claude Rains made the leading character his own - even though he is only seen briefly at the end. His distinctive voice gives the character of Jack Griffin much depth. Una O' Connor is delightful as the hysterical pub landlady. The director James Whale had to contain his laughter whilst her scenes were filmed.One of the key scenes in this film, is when Griffin's colleagues make a disturbing and startling discovery when they search his laboratory.There is a good sense of humour that goes hand in hand with the more horrific details.Boris Karloff was originally offered the leading role for "The Invisible Man" but he turned it down when he discovered he was going to be bandaged for most of the film.The suspense never lets up and the running time rushes by - thanks to a strong narrative.The special effects hold up very well, considering the age of this film.The final scene packs quite a jolt.Enjoy this film, you won't be disappointed.

Dillon Cain The Invisible Man, based on the novel by science fiction legend HG Wells is the second successful film about a mad scientist directed by the late James Whale. Claude Rains, in his film debut, is beautifully cast as Jack Griffin, a scientific genius turned megalomaniac. Gloria Stuart while overshadowed like the rest of the cast by the scene stealing Rains, also deserves credit for her role as the love of Griffin's life who helps us glance at his more sympathetic side. William Harrigan's performance as reluctant assistant Kemp on the other hand allows us to see just the opposite as Griffin dominates him at every turn. Whale provides us with fantastic cinematography and his special effects do not seem outdated and even add to the artistic style. Its comedic tone, perfected here long before "comedy horror" became a staple of the genre keeps this film from ever becoming dull or grating even when Una O' Connor is screaming her lungs out. Overall The Invisible Man is far and away the best Universal monster classic and could be one of the best movies of the Pre film code era.