New Releases #10: The Invisible Man (2020) Review

My name is Logan Tyler Smith, and in this series of LoganLand Prime I will analyze movies that are newer or more contemporary in the public consciousness. Welcome to the New Releases series.

In “The Invisible Man”, an young woman suffers through her abusive, technologically proficient boyfriend’s supposed suicide. Things take a dark turn, however, when she learns that her boyfriend might not just be alive, but also invisible through the use of his technology. 
The film is layered and metatextual - an abuse survivor who goes through hell and back just to escape her boyfriend’s shadow (only kind of literal) that continues to dominate her. She is instantly relatable to survivors of abuse, and fights back in a way the viewers only dream they could (spoilers, they probably can). 
Now I should mention that the film is also a technical masterclass - it is made with astonishing precision in terms of it’s invisible antagonist. Also, the performance by actress Elizabeth Moss is a driving force of the movie - she sells every moment perfectly, and the movie is better for it. 
There’s also a particularly sad scene where Elizabeth Moss doesn’t just have to deal with her boyfriend's death, but later in the movie (spoiler alert) her sister. I know, don’t hate me, it doesn’t change the story much I wouldn’t think. 
The film is obviously very brutal and scary in the previously mentioned regard, and is definitely not for those who don’t like that type of movie. However, if you are into that stuff, it’s a true masterclass. 
In conclusion, scary movie fanatics will absolutely love this as far as I’m concerned, not to mention the fans of suspense will also not be disappointed. The film’s thematic layers are phenomenal - and one that I presume will stand the test of time. 
That's my take. I'm Logan Tyler Smith and this has been the New Releases series.

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