The Invisible Man

Starring:Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, Henry Travers, Una O'Connor, Forrester Harvey, Holmes Herbert, E.E. Clive, Dudley Digges, Harry Stubbs, Donald Stuart, Merle Tottenham, Robert Adair, Emma Tansey, Monte Montague, John Merivale, Tiny Jones, Kathryn Sheldon, Mary Gordon, Robert Brower
Director: James Whale
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

Description

Includes the following movies,
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Mexican Hayride
Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Comin' Round the Mountain
Lost in Alaska
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars

Customer Reviews:

Great classic comedy!.......2007-06-27

I used to watch these guys every Sunday morning when I was a kid. When I seen they finally came onto DVD and especially 8 episodes per volume, you just can't go wrong for the price. In my opinion, they were the best comedy duo there ever was. Some of their best movies exist within this volume including my favorite, Abbott & Costello meet Frankenstein. I ordered via standard shipping and received them within a weeks time, packaged nicely, and in great condition. If you love classic, clean comedy, then this is for you.

FUNNY MOVIES .......2007-06-06

WORTH THE MONEY
I LOVE THIS DVD, BRINGS BACK LAUGHTER AND MEMORYS AND YOU NEVER GET BORED WITH IT,

A. & C.::::Vol. 1,2,3.......2007-05-22

All the movies were 'clean', no fuzz, no lines, clear sharp pictures. Unlike some other reviews, these DVD's played perfectly with no problems! Definitely worth the money if you're a true Abbott and Costello fan...well worth it even if it's just old comedy you enjoy!!

More turkeys than gems.......2007-05-22

While there are a couple of really good films on this set, the majority of them are sub-par vehicles. These aren't exactly films that would make a big fan out of someone just getting into A&C. At least this set has been updated to have the eight films on four single-sided discs as opposed to the problem-plagued earlier version which had eight films on two flipper-discs, although the main menus, oddly, haven't been updated as well. They're still designed in a way that gives the impression that two other films are on the flip side.

'A&C Meet Frankenstein' (1948) is widely held as a classic, though I personally find it rather overrated. I liked it more the second time I saw it, but I still honestly don't get why so many people feel it's their best and funniest movie. Who knows, perhaps I'd find it a lot funnier if I'd seen it in the original theatrical run or on television as a child. Although I do think that the plot is pretty strong, and of the three monsters, Bela Lugosi's reprisal of Dracula had the most depth.

'Mexican Hayride' (1948) has some fun scenes, such as when Joe (Lou) is getting his entire wardrobe torn off of his body in an attempt to get rid of everything with his real initials and the later scene in the bullring, but overall it's a pretty mediocre vehicle. Its biggest fault is probably that it was originally a book and Broadway show, not a movie script originally written for them, and so didn't really fit even after being reworked to make it an A&C vehicle.

'A&C Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff' (1949) was one of my favorites on here. It's a great murder mystery, complete with some touches of film noir, and leaves the viewer guessing till the very end. Although in spite of the title, there aren't really any elements of horror in here, and Boris Karloff's character is relegated to a secondary character too quickly. There might not be a lot of funny scenes in it, but the great plot makes up for it.

'A&C in the Foreign Legion' (1950) isn't their most memorable, nor is the premise that novel (just how many comedies have had a similar setting?), though there are a lot of good scenes, such as the opening scene in the boxing ring, the auction for the harem girls, and when Bud and Lou are wandering through the desert and having mirages. It might not be as sophisticated as some of their other films, but I enjoyed it quite a bit.

'A&C Meet the Invisible Man' (1951), one of their better entries in the 'Meet' series, is possibly my favorite film on this set. There's a great plot, and the special effects are rather impressive for the era before computer-generated special effects. Though a lot of the gags center around the fact that Tommy (the boxer who is trying to clear his name of a false murder charge) is invisible, I didn't feel that these jokes got predictable or formulaic, since there were so many different jokes to be mined from this premise instead of the same ones over and over again. And how could any movie not be funny when there's an invisible character?

'Comin' 'Round the Mountain' (1951) is pretty weak, not least because, like many of their earliest films, it's cluttered up by superfluous musical numbers (which seem to drag on forever). The movie even starts with one of them, which isn't a good sign. Among the few genuine highlights are Lou's scene with the witch and the effects her love potion has on everyone who drinks it. The spoof of the Hatfield and McCoy feud could have been funnier, but the hillbilly characters just weren't utilised well enough, particularly the pistol-wielding granny, who should have been given more to do. Bud's character also doesn't get a whole lot to do. It's enjoyable enough, just nothing really memorable.

'Lost in Alaska' (1952) is near the bottom of the barrel. I was massively unimpressed by it. What few humorous moments it contains are all in the first half, and even then they're not that hysterically funny. They were really wasted in this one, and it's not even redeemed by a good ending scene. Bud's character also seems like more of a jerk than usual here.

'A&C Go to Mars' (1953) is generally regarded as one of their worst also, but I found it a bit better than its reputation. The Mardi Gras scenes are pretty funny, as are the two guys playing the escaped convicts who end up joining them on the rocket, and the opening scene of Lou with the children at the orphanage is really heartwarming, particularly knowing how much he cared for disadvantaged children in real life. Most of the rest, however, falls pretty flat. The sci-fi bits are badly dated and such obvious products of the Fifties, the scenes on Venus are pretty ridiculous (although the Queen's truth-detectors are kind of funny), and the last third or so of the movie seems really rushed. Those Venusian women must have been really desperate for men if they were attracted to these four guys! (Even Bud, whom I think looked rather handsome in their earliest films, was looking pretty old and tired by this point.) Overall, it's the type of thing that only a young child or someone who first saw this as a child decades ago is apt to find that funny.

All in all, while there are some genuinely good movies on here, and while the other ones all have their moments, this is something likely to be enjoyed more by completists and hardcore fans than new or casual fans. It's a shame A&C weren't given high-quality scripts worthy of their talents more often and had to go through the motions in turkeys like 'Lost in Alaska' and 'Comin' 'Round the Mountain' so often in the later part of their career.

Abbott and Costello on Parade.......2007-05-07

I remember the great antics of Abbott and Costello from the earliest days of my childhood. That's why I purchased the DVDs covering their film career.
I was not at all disappointed with the quality of the transfer from film to DVD; watching the DVDs was very much like watching the films in a theatre. And of course, Abbott and Costello are as entertaining for me now as much as they were back "in the good ol' days."
I would not, however, recommend these great DVDs for young people; this duo was at its best back in the forties and fifties, but they would be considered corny in this day and age. So, if your fifty--or more--by all means, shell out the cash and enjoy the laughable, crazy, and slapstick antics of one of the most famous comic pairs ever in the business. If you happen to be young, unless you have an unusual interest in the the film industry, skip these DVDs for something a little more modern and sophisticated.

Invisible Man - The Legacy Collection (The Invisible Man/Invisible Man Returns/Invisible Agent/Invisible Woman/Invisible Man's Revenge)

Average customer rating:

A great film way ahead of it's time
LAST BUT NOT LEAST.........
Classic
Excellent movie, poor "extras"
two movies dont work for some unknown reason

Invisible Man - The Legacy Collection (The Invisible Man/Invisible Man Returns/Invisible Agent/Invisible Woman/Invisible Man's Revenge)
Starring: Claude Rains , Gloria Stuart , William Harrigan , Henry Travers , and Una O'Connor
Director: James Whale , Joe May , and A. Edward Sutherland
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0002NRRRO
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Description

For the first time ever, the original The Invisible Man film comes to DVD in this extraordinary Legacy Collection. Included in the collection is the original classic, starring the renowned Claude Rains, and four timeless sequels, featuring such legendary actors as Vincent Price and John Barrymore. These are the landmark films that inspired an entire genre of movies and continue to be major influences on motion pictures to this day.

Customer Reviews:

A great film way ahead of it's time.......2007-06-13

The Invisible Man is way ahead of it's time. H. G. Wells was way ahead of his time. This film while not a perfect adaptation is still the best version that has been released. A great science fiction film with effects that still hold up.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST................2007-02-22

The Invisible Man Legacy collection is a great buy. These films don't get the credit they deserve. At least the 3 Invisible man entries are well worth your time and money. Hey it's Universal,I love them all!

Classic.......2007-01-13

If you are a fan of the classic horror film then this is a must.The special effects are suburb for their day and the film quality is very good.
All of the Legacy Collection Sets are worth the cost and i have them all.

Excellent movie, poor "extras".......2006-09-17

For those who enjoy classic monster movies, this series will delight and amaze you. The special effects, particularly in the original movie, were incredible for the time, and easily contribute to the staying power of The Invisible Man. Claude Rains performance, especially, is incredible and easily overshadows any other performance in the sequels.

For those like me, however, who were hoping for the extras to detail the processes that went into making the movies, be prepared for a possible disappointment. They seem to concentrate more on the life of James Whale and the fact that he was a homosexual (and how noble that made him) in Hollywood at the time then they do in speaking about the films and what went into making them. I dont really see what the man's sexual orientation had to do with it; had it been a biography of him, I could understand.

All in all, a good collection!

two movies dont work for some unknown reason.......2006-09-07

All these movies are good classics, but the problem is that Universal Studios' dvd transfer is horrible. two of the movies in this boxset dont even work and freeze when ever you play them. and its not just with this item, but also with some other legacy boxsets (including the one from hammer that are owned by universaL STUDIOS. either universal doesnt know how to transfer old movies onto dvds, or im just seeing things.

Average customer rating:

watchable
What you don't see, can hurt you.....
Violent Horror
Good special effects, but disturbing!
A journey without return

Hollow Man
Starring: Kevin Bacon , Josh Brolin , William Devane , Elisabeth Shue , and Kim Dickens
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00003CXKA
Release Date: 2001-01-02

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In Paul Verhoeven's appropriately shallow Hollow Man, Kevin Bacon plays a bad-boy egotistical scientist who heads up a double-secret government team experimenting with turning life-forms invisible. How do we know he's a bad boy? Because he (a) wears a leather overcoat, (b) compares himself to God, (c) drives a sports car, and (d) spies on his comely next-door neighbor while eating Twinkies. Sadly, this is the most character development anyone gets in this undernourished action/sci-fi thriller, which boasts some amazing special effects and some amazingly ridiculous plot twists. After experimenting rather ruthlessly on a menagerie of lab animals, Bacon finally cracks the code that will turn the invisible gorillas, dogs, and so on, back into their visible forms. Does it work on humans? Faster than you can say "six degrees," Mr. Bacon appoints himself human guinea pig, strapping down for an injection of fluorescent-colored serum. Thanks to some phenomenal, seamless and Oscar-worthy computer effects, Bacon is indeed rendered invisible, organ by organ, vein by vein. And what's the first thing you'd do if you were invisible? Why, spy on your female coworkers in the bathroom and molest your comely next-door neighbor, of course! Soon, Bacon is thoroughly psychotic, and it's up to Elisabeth Shue (Bacon's coworker and ex-girlfriend) and hunky Josh Brolin (her current snuggle bunny) to defeat the invisible man, who's picking off the science team one by one. You'd think this would be a prime opportunity for copious amounts of cheesy sex and aggressive violence--which Verhoeven served up so well and so exuberantly in Starship Troopers and Basic Instinct--but if anything, the director seems to tone down the proceedings, and really, who wants a muted Paul Verhoeven movie? Shue (who got top billing and a bad haircut to boot) and Brolin (who, yes, does take off his shirt at least once) generate little heat, and while Bacon does give an effective, primarily voice-oriented performance, his character is so underdeveloped that, well, you can see right through him. --Mark Englehart

Customer Reviews:

watchable.......2007-01-23

The plot is predictable and lackluster. The writing is medicore and the characters are generally unlikeable. Kevin Bacon's performance is good, which is the only reason to watch this film. If you want scary, you won't find it here. If you want a smart movie, you won't find it here. And if you want a good movie, you won't find it here. Kevin Bacon has been in a lot of movies; this is not one of his best.

What you don't see, can hurt you............2006-08-27

"It's amazing what you can do, when you don't have to look at yourself in the mirror any more". Yeah, it's amazing alright and very scary too. This movie was pretty good. The plot is pretty simple, Kevin Bacon plays a scienctist named Sebastin Cane. Who is working on a formula for invisibility. When he does succeed, he decides to take things, to the next level. By trying the formula on himself. Everything seems to be fine at first. But, he can't reverse it. Then things go horrible wrong and Cane goes slowely in the mad. His other co-workers must race to find a way to cure him. Before, it's too late. It's a new twist on a old movie.

Violent Horror.......2006-08-24

Hollow Man is a very violent horror film. The story is about a genius researcher named Sebastian (Kevin Bacon) who is working on a top-secret project on invisibility for the Pentagon. A young, exceedingly large-egoed individual, Sebastian has his research team cowed and under his thumb. The team lets him bend - or break - the rules because they genuinely admire his genius and believe in his ability. This blind faith proves to be their undoing. Sebastian tests the invisibility serum on himself. He disappears, all right, but the problem lies in making himself visible again. Although the procedure worked on primates, it won't work on him.

The increased time of being invisible also plays on his mind and makes him paranoid and aggressive. Hollow Man has tons of gratuitous female nudity and sexual assaults, not to mention very disturbing animal abuse. A screaming rat is tortured and mangled, a gentle lab dog is smashed against a cage, a female gorilla is subjected to immense pain during an experiment.

Yes, the special effects are amazing - but although Hollow Man has an interesting premise and main character, the violence is shocking and horrific, and reveals an underlying core of something like masochism against women.

Good special effects, but disturbing!.......2006-08-20

I have to admit, the concept of not just an invisible man, but the observation of a man GOING invisible is original and creative. For this I score the two stars for this movie. Seeing skin evaporate to human organs to nothing is quite a sight which is done expertly by the special effects masters behind this movie.
However, I tend to agree with most viewers is that while Kevin Bacon (who even though is invisible for much of this movie, still brings across one of his best performances-he brings that wispy, whispering voice to top notch evil heights) does great and Elizabeth Shue, Josh Brolin, and the other actors give their all, Bacon's character is so one sided. Never before have I watched a movie where I was genuinely angry in wanting to see the bad guy get his in the end. When Elizabeth Shue finally gets him in the end and is telling him where to go, I was saying it right along with her!
And assaulting women, killing dogs, spiraling out of control into the final movie chapter which was reminiscent of gory splatter slasher flicks of the 80's, I'm deciding right now whether I can actually watch this movie again or whether I want to take it to the Good Will!
Apologies for the harsh review to the director of this movie-great idea, but disturbing and dark which almost surpasses the positive of the movie-great special effects.

A journey without return .......2006-05-01

This fascinating fiction entertainment deals about a curious experiment the overall search of the biogenetic sequence. Since a smart scientist has made certain experiments without concrete advances, the top authorities who command such project treat him with retire the financial budget in case not obtain more solid results.

The main twist concerns when he decides by himself, to make the journey. But the rest runs for you. A delirious exploration of the human nature faced with nature forces. A breathtaking movie that made us remind that famous film of Ken Russell : "Altered states". Bloody story with the accustomed violence and overwhelming special effects.

Perhaps the anecdote literally could not avoid a major and devastating reflection around the unthinkable facts that eventually might derivate from certain arrogant attitudes without taking into account the final goal.

But the film is above the average.

Average customer rating:

Strangely touching
Eminently Forgettable
Loads better than Hollow Man
Decent all the way
Underrated movie!

Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Starring: Sam Anderson , Steven Barr , Rosalind Chao , Chevy Chase , and Shay Duffin
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B00009NHC7
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Description

Chevy Chase and Darryl Hannah star in and John (Halloween) Carpenter directs a lighthearted adventure: a Wall Street analyst becomes invisible after a lab accident, leading to complications both comic and romantic. Year: 1992 Director: John Carpenter Starring: Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah, Sam Neill

Customer Reviews:

Strangely touching.......2007-03-23

This movie is indeed underrated, and perhaps largely unknown due more to its relatively low budget than to its concept or execution. Chevy Chase is strangely touching portraying in dramatic tones a character caught in what would at first seem a purely comedic situation. Nick Holloway's predicament is well-realized and well thought-out, and many of the special effects - though not elaborate - are both humorous and intriguing. Darrell Hannah is her usual sensuous and beautiful self. Well worth a watch.

Eminently Forgettable.......2004-12-29

Nick Halloway (Chevy Chase) is attending a talk at some scientific-type outfit when there is a nasty accident. Something weird leaks out and next thing, he knows, he's invisible with no idea how to becomes visible again. Matters are made considerably worse by insane CIA-type David Jenkins (Sam Neill) who wants to capture him and use him as an intelligence resource. Matters are made considerably better by Alice (Daryl Hannah) the girl he met just before his accident who comes to his aid.

This very slight movie marks the beginning of the rather sad decline that was the career of John Carpenter in the 1990s. Its tongue is very much in its cheek and it sets out very much to be a comedy thriller. It is at best mildly effective both as comedy and as thriller but as both it is really very slight, throwaway stuff.

Loads better than Hollow Man.......2004-11-05

I can't say that I'm that keen on Chevy Chase, sorry, I just do not find him funny! After putting this off for a while, I got told to watch it, or my budgie would die :( I mean, what's a girl to do? Lose her budgie, or sit through an hour & a half of Chevy Chase?

I thought I was going to be constantly reminded of Hollow Man watching this, as it's one that I hated, just about as much as I dislike Chevy Chase. Hollow Man totally freaked me out, from Kevin Bacon sucking on the girl's nipple, to the ending. Never again. If I have to watch that movie again, it'll be too soon!

The special effects were better & more subtle than Hollow Man, from the building disappearing, to Chevy smoking, and seeing the smoke in his lungs, and seeing his outline as he blew it out, or the makeup on his face! Also, when he eats, sees it, and then gets it straight back out again, and the rain scene has an almost magical feel to it.

The whole movie deals with loneliness, alienation, and insanity, although I sometimes felt Chevy was wrong for the role, as was Sam Neill - I did NOT like his character at all. But I guess that was the whole point. Everyone will say this movie is a comedy due to Chevy being the main character, but it was quite a serious role for him, a big step away from his usual roles. Daryl Hannah was terrific, considering most of her intimate scenes are played to special effects. The last scenes over the end credits are especially touching, and bring a little tear to the eye!

Now I've finally seen this, I'm hoping that's the last I'll hear about it! It was a better movie than I was expecting, and the special effects were amazing. There's not much in the way of extras, no trailer (!), and a series of outtakes.

Decent all the way.......2004-06-24

This comedy directed by horror maestro John Carpenter is actually pretty decent. The special effects still look amazing.
The plot is thin, but who cares? It's well acted (it would be better if you're a fan of Chevy Chase) and hilarious in some places. Slows a bit down in the second half but picks up for a good finale.

Underrated movie!.......2003-11-14

I really enjoyed this movie when it came out and was quite surprised by all the bad reviews. I had read the book several years before I saw the movie and thought they did a great job of transfering it to film.

The funny thing is that most reviews criticize the film makers for their wierd story choices, but the film was just following the book.

Product Description

Aspiring actor Norman is having trouble being seen in Hollywood. But when he stumbles on an invisibility formula, he finds that not being seen is much more fun.... and all the girls love him! Boldly going where no man has been unseen before, Norman is journeying into a comic adventure of barely visible proportions.

Special Features

Digitally mastered

Original theatrical trailer

Cast Biographies

Interactive menu

Scene index

Preview Attractions

Running Time 81 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Terrible.......2006-08-16

You're looking at buying this for one of two reasons, don't bother. It's not funny, not even stupid funny, and there is nothing erotic about this movie unless you like 30-40 year old people with sagging skin pretending to get it on. If you want funny/erotic movies check out Misty Mundae, at least theres some decent content there.

I WISH I WAS THIS GUY!!!.......2006-04-20

Think about it,running around totally unseen doing mischief, of course i would use my invisibility to do good things-(chuckling in the background)-ok fine, don't believe me! Anyway, i love the fact this movie has the lovely Gabriella Hall and Jacqueline Lovell.I just wish they would import more of the original Butterscotch movies to the U.S. and put the story closer the Milo Manara books.This movie also features pornstars Holly Hollywood and Rebecca Lord, in one clip the invisible man lifts up Holly's skirt to reveal she is wearing no underwear and displaying a backside that would make J-Lo jealous! the two women engage in a lesbian scene which our invisible fellow decides to join in on.I think they should have more scenes where he was lifting up skirts and pulling off clothes, I only saw 2 in the movie and let's be honest,that's the kind of stuff you like to see in an invisible man movie.

A WEIRD INVISABLE MOVIE .......2005-09-16

NEW HORIZONS HASNT MDAE A GOOD MOVIE BEFORE AND PROBALY WONT AS ANY OTHER SEX FILM GOS ALONG THIS IS A COMEDY AS NEW HORIZONS IS A DIRECT TO VIDEO COMPANY HAS THE SLIGHT KNOWING HOWITS GOING TO END UPAS THENEW COMPANY NOW IS NEW CONCORDE IS THE EXACT SAME COMPANY FOR MOVIES ANOL D MOVIES PUTOUT ON IT TRYING TO GIVE OUT MADE

Funny, interesting but not good enough.......2005-09-12

This is a soft-core movie. There are some amazing beautiful women in this movie. The story looks okay for me, but the actors look not professional and act not naturally. The director could make it more professional and entertaining.

Ugh.......2005-08-11

This movie didn't come close to the standards set by Porky's or numerous other 70s and 80s -vintage skin flicks that became popular. The women were okay looking, but there was not a hint of the situational circumstances that cause nudity to be arousing, as occured in Revenge of the Nerds, Porky's, or Harold and Kumar go to White Castle; any teenager could come up with a better story. If you are in it only for the nudity, you could do as well or better just about anywhere.

Average customer rating:

Don't Meddle with Nature!
They Don't Make Movies Like This Anymore
1933 Black and White Classic Movie based on H.G. Wells Novel has Stood the Test of Time!
The sinister perspective!
There's breathing in my barn!

The Invisible Man
Starring: Claude Rains , Gloria Stuart , William Harrigan , Henry Travers , and Una O'Connor
Director: James Whale
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: 0783240961
Release Date: 2000-08-29

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Claude Rains practically owns his film debut in The Invisible Man, despite the fact that his face (let alone his body) is seen only for seconds in the final moments. As the brilliant scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility, Rains steps into the film wrapped up like a mummy behind a layer of bandages and blanketed in heavy clothes. When he removes his garments, there's nothing underneath, a simple but effective bit of 1930s movie magic that, apart from a few glitches, works as well today as it did in 1933. Like Frankenstein, another cautionary tale of science gone horribly wrong, the consequences of the doctor's experiments are dire: the chemicals drive him insane. Director James Whale infuses the film with plenty of humor, much of it arising from the quaint quirks of the local villagers, but it turns to black comedy as the doctor transforms from an impish prankster upsetting bicycles and taunting tavern patrons to a megalomaniac bent on world domination. It's slow going even at 71 minutes, but full of delightful touches and boasts a terrific performance by the all but unseen Rains, whose rich, cultured voice envelopes the picture in a kind of omnipresent fog. Vincent Price took up the role in the sequel, The Invisible Man Returns. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews:

Don't Meddle with Nature!.......2007-06-26

On a snowy night a man visits "The Lion's Head" in Iping. He wants private room with a fire. [Jenny's hair style dates to the 1890s.] This visitor wants to be left alone. There is the usual gossip about any stranger. Next we see the place where Jack Griffen worked, a place that developed methods for food preservation. But Jack often worked alone in secret. There is a dispute when the visitor is behind in his rent. A policeman is called because of the assault. The wife of the tavern owner plays her part over the top for comic effect. They must arrest the stranger before he takes off his clothes. Being invisible gives great power; will it be handled responsibly?

The scientists talk about Jack's experiments. He used a little known drug that bleached color and also affected the material. Jack visits Kemp for help; he is tired, cold, and hungry. [The food eaten can be seen until it is digested.] Jack's commands shows his state of mind. Griffen tells of his obsessive search for the secret of invisibility. The drugs he took inflamed his brain; Griffen has great plans for personal power. But Griffen must return to retrieve his valuable notebooks. The police Inspector decided the story about an invisible man was a hoax; then an ink pot was thrown in his face!

Kemp is now a captive in his own home. The police send a thousand men to search for the invisible man; he will still leave tracks. They will search everywhere, no warrants will be needed. Will Kemp call the police to report Jack's presence? Had the invisibility drug driven Jack mad? His speech suggests this. The police arrive, Jack escapes but promises to kill Kemp that night. The police have a plan to capture this invisible man; it can't fail, can it? But Nature works against Jack Griffen when the police find his hiding place. Jack can be heard if not seen. Will a few pistol shots stop the invisible man? [Can doctors treat an invisible man?]

The moral is to not meddle in things that should be left alone. Yet Jack worked in preserving foods via chemicals. Is this an argument against chemical foods, or "genetic modification"? Or against experimenting with drugs? This film is a condensed and simplified version of the novel. The story has smoothed out the details of Jack's past life. I think the story in the book was better.

They Don't Make Movies Like This Anymore.......2007-04-02

Every so often, I ask myself why movies from an earlier era are so excellent while their modern-day counterparts are garbage. Then I watch films like "The Invisible Man" and it becomes obvious. Simply put, the earlier filmmakers were masterful storytellers who cared as much about as the story they were about playing around with special effects. Ironic but true, but even though the special effects of TIM aren't as sophisticated as the stuff we're used to today, the film is more engaging than any big-budgeted CGI-fest that have come out in recent years. I think it's because the story is so well told and acted, you're not half as interested in seeing the kooky special effects as you are in wondering what will happen next or how the characters will react to a specific event.

With that being said, if you're a fan of H.G. Wells and are curious about this film, you will find that it's a very good adaptation. True to the novel, Claude Rains plays Griffin, a very mean-spirited and arrogant chemist who renders himself invisible and takes refuge in a boarding house. Gradually, the country bumpkins find out what he's up to, and when they do this sets off a chain of events in which he eventually terrorizes the English countryside in his quest to take over the world. Some of the events and characters from the book were changed for the film; ironically, though, in doing that the movie feels even more faithful to the novel, because the changes keep to the spirit of HG Wells' creation. (Besides, some of the changes make sense, given the time constraints at the time.)

If the film suffers from anything, it's from a bit of overacting on the part of some of the character actors (Mrs. Hall's screeching will drive you crazy, and so will Griffin's maniacal laughter at times). However, the great mixture of horror, suspense, and humor-- as well as the brisk pacing and good dialogue-- makes this a great and fun viewing. If you're hesitant about viewing this film because you're afraid of the special effects looking dated or corny, don't be; they are just as surprising as the CGI of today, especially given the fact that they were done in the early 30s.

All in all, a thumbs up from me.

1933 Black and White Classic Movie based on H.G. Wells Novel has Stood the Test of Time!.......2007-03-18

This is the first movie made based on H.G. Wells' 1897 novel of the same name. This movie although having the same main character and set in one of the towns from the book is pretty much only about 20% following the storyline of Wells' novel. This movie has characters and scenes which aren't in the novel such as Griffin (the invisible man) having a fiancé (played by Gloria Stewart an actress who grew old to be that annoying elderly lady in Titanic) who also has a father, another scientist who isn't in the novel either. Griffin didn't burn down his apartment in this movie in fact the most interesting scenes from the Wells' book where Griffin recounts his adventures in the department store and the city of London when he first became invisible to Dr Kemp are not in this movie at all.

James Whale has also added a fair bit of humour to Wells' novel and a fair amount of new very entertaining scenes such as train crashes, Kemp's car cliff diving, and toying with and taunting the townsfolk which all make the 68 minute movie extremely enjoyable. The biggest difference is that Griffin's madness is more blamed on a drug called monocaine in this movie whereas in the Wells' book although Griffin was never the nicest guy, his desire for murder and mayhem was created by his disgusting treatment by the bigoted town folk as well as the betrayal and stealing of his possessions including his notes (the one's he dropped to Kemp out of the window in the film) which he needed to make himself a cure by those he enlisted to help him.

There is sensational debut acting by Claude Rains as Griffin, but also some bad overacting in the film especially Una O'Connor as the landlady (who reminds me of Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies rather than the landlady from Wells' book) and some pathetic attempts at English accents by bar patrons and towns folk, but other than that the movie has more than stood the test time. Special effects brilliantly pull of the illusion of invisibility and although you can tell Whale used model trains and the like this movie is done so much better than other horror/special effects movies made in the decades following which you watch today just to laugh at their cheesiness. This 1933 classic is a masterpiece, you have to see it!

The DVD has a nice documentary of the film, its actors and the director James Whale as well as the many sequel and spin off movies inspired by this film (in fact you can buy all these movies along with this movie in a DVD set which may be better value than just buying this movie alone depending on prices). The documentary on this one goes for about as long as the movie. You can also watch the movie with commentary or with English, Arabic, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Czech or Romanian subtitles.

The sinister perspective!.......2006-12-20

Under the light of more than seventy three years elapsed, we should assume another perspective at the moment to consider its relevant significance. James Whale was the acclaimed director of Frankenstein and Claude Rains (Notorious and Casablanca) make the best they can in which to put asunder the phantasmagoric and the incisive metaphor beneath the script.

A true milestone of the cinema. For many modernists it may be dated, but nobody will be able to deny that in 1933 this must be a horror film in the broad sense of the term.

There's breathing in my barn!.......2005-10-23

Claude Rains. The man. The myth. The legend. You cannot talk about this film, whether in conversation or in any review, without placing this actor on the tip of your tongue. He is the epitome of the madness that surrounded the power-hungry Invisible Man. In this day of modern cinematic wonder, most full-fledged actors would want their faces to be in front of the camera, showcasing the entire film. Directors would want this fledgling star to promote their film, get kiddies interested in spending their money, and for financiers to see the profits of their contributions. Let's face it, if Brad Pitt is in a movie, typically most audience members are actually going to "see" Brad Pitt. Thankfully, we have directors like James Whale and his interpretation of H.G.Wells' classic The Invisible Man. Whale took a powerful story, expanded it, breathed life into it, and followed up with quite possibly one of the most sinister villains in movie horror history since Hannibal Lector. He is crude, he is heartless, and he wants nothing more than world domination ... he is Claude Rains ... and yet, until the end of the film, we never see the white's of his eyes.

There are several reasons why I just fell in love with this film, outside of the cataclysmic performance of Claude Rains. Ohhhh, Claude Rains. I loved the way that this movie was filmed. I loved the scope of the Invisible Man's terror. Whale could have kept his antagonist to committing just single murders of friends and family, he could of just kept it confined to just one single town, he could have kept our focus directly on the turmoil of Rains, but instead, he decided (amazingly!) to open the entire can of worms with success. When I first began this film I was expecting the classic images of angry villagers with pitchforks storming the house that the Invisible Man lived within, but instead, Whale gave us this sort of random chaos that truly created fear around this character. Whale is able to give us the true terror of this madman by perhaps expanding his budget and showing us how big the terror of the Invisible Man is. For example, I never foresaw the horrific train accident, nor the random worker push off the mountain, and when Rains explained to Kemp what the human impact of falling down a ravine would be like, it literally sent shivers down my spine. Whale created a madman better than some modern horror films could ever accomplish.

For a film created in the 1930s, the special effects were spectacular. Sure, CGI was just a glimmer in Lucas' mother's eyes, but James Whale did a superb job of giving us these rare glimpses into the future of special effects. The way that he created the Invisible Man surprised me. I did not expect to ever see the creature without his bandages on, but within ten minutes we are shown the full scope of Whale's creativity. I thought the use of snow, dust, and even the early stages of the overused "green screen" was original for its time. To see Rains smoke as the Invisible Man put a smile on my face. This is a perfect example of a film that used just enough special effects, in the right way, to make the audience forget for a brief time that this was in fact a film ... not real life. While the special effects did have one or two flaws (see the Invisible Man riding the stolen bike - were those wires?), I must credit Whale for pushing the envelope for the time. It was surprising to see such quality from such an older film.

If there would be anything that I would change about this film would be the subtext concerning the relationship between Rains and Flora (played by Titanic star Gloria Stuart). I thought this was nearly unnecessary. I understand the value of trying to give a human element to this monster, but I thought that it could have been done without these random scenes. There wasn't really any connection between the two, and we were left with very little information of them prior to the start of the film. Perhaps if there had been a stronger pre-story it would have congealed better. The same can be said for the chemistry and reasonings for the plot points surrounding Rains and Kemp. I could understand why they occurred during the film, but there had to be something more prior to the opening scene. I wanted to know more. I think that is a good sign for a film, when you are left wondering what was the story before this one ... and even what was it afterwards.

Overall, I thought this was an exceptional film. I now have this newfound respect for Claude Rains, a man I knew nothing about prior to watching this film. He carried this film and honestly successfully pulled off one of the most frightening madmen this world has ever seen. I think what scared me the most about him was the fact that he actually, unlike some villains, actually followed through with his vile plans. He was evil, whether the invisibility did it or not, he was pure evil, and I loved every minute of it. The special effects were delightful, with a small subplot that this picture could have gone without. Amazing, and a perfect treat before Halloween!

Grade: ***** out of *****

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Hollow Man (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: Kevin Bacon , Josh Brolin , William Devane , Elisabeth Shue , and Kim Dickens
Director: Paul Verhoeven
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Release Date: 2005-05-31

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Hollow Man PSP UMD Movie MODEL- 11471 VENDOR- UMD MOVIES FEATURES- "Hollow Man" PSP UMD Movie Watch movies on your PSP handheld with DVD picture quality in widescreen. This full length movie fits on a single UMD disc. Elisabeth Shue and Kevin Bacon play former lovers who, along with a team of other scientists like themselves, discover the secret of invisibility. * Starring: Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Brolin, Greg Grunberg, Mary Jo Randle, Kim Dickens. -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- MPAA Rating : R Genre : Sci-Fi Action, Sci-Fi Horror Theatrical Date : 2000 Run Time : Distributor/Studio: Sony Pictures

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Neat series that gives H.G. Wells his due...

H.G. Wells' Invisible Man: Season One
Starring: Lisa Daniely , Deborah Watling , Tim Turner , and Johnny Scripps
Director: Quentin Lawrence , C.M. Pennington-Richards , and Peter Maxwell
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Release Date: 2006-03-28

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H.G. Wells' classic tale of suspense and intrigue from the 1950s. A highly secret laboratory experiment that goes awry turns Dr. Peter Brady into the Invisible Man! Unable to return to a visible state, Brady is enlisted as the ultimate British secret agent. For years, the identity of the Invisible Man was a well-kept secret. More than one actor portrayed the physical character, while another supplied the voice. The special effects (advanced for their time) ran the gamut from making objects float gracefully through the air to creating a riderless motorcycle. The Invisible Man, Season 1 includes 13 remastered episodes.

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Neat series that gives H.G. Wells his due..........2006-07-03

When this series made its debut in the late 50's it was an instant hit with TV audiences in both the UK and in America. As part of a publicity campaign, the name of the actor who played Dr. Peter Brady was Tim Turner (replete with bandages), but was not revealed until 1965 to keep the audiences guessing. The show boasts of some really fabulous special effects for the day; for example, a cigarette that lights and smokes itself and wine drunk from a glass by an "invisible" drinker. Many of the episodes refect the political climate of the Cold War; Peter Brady often is called to thwart the evil designs of foreign spies or assist a friend of a friend who is being blackmailed keeping with a theme similar to "The Saint." A complete set of all the episodes are available thru AmazonUK, but this is a good starter set for those who like vintage British sci-fi television with a twist. The astute observer will notice many fine UK actors in guest spots on this series who would later appear on many other well known ITC programs such as "Danger Man," "Secret Agent," and "The Prisoner."

Universal's Classic Monster Collection (Dracula/Frankenstein/The Mummy/The Invisible Man/The Bride of Frankenstein/The Wolf Man/The Phantom of the Opera/The Creature from the Black Lagoon)

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Great Collection
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SUPERB CLASSIC MONSTER MIX
What a great collection!
If you're into the classics....you'll love these!!

Universal's Classic Monster Collection (Dracula/Frankenstein/The Mummy/The Invisible Man/The Bride of Frankenstein/The Wolf Man/The Phantom of the Opera/The Creature from the Black Lagoon)
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Frankenstein - The Legacy Collection (Frankenstein / Bride of / Son of / Ghost of / House of)
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Release Date: 2000-08-29

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Great Collection .......2005-05-04

I bought All these Separate But there is one thing wrong "the invisible man" in this does not have a Trailer But other than that Get this if you are just starting out "Phantom of the opera" in this is the best Version out there i am not too keen on silent movies

Go For the Legacy Collections.......2004-12-24

I'm surprised to see some fairly recent reviews (2004)praising this set. Folks, this is a high price to pay for eight movies, when you can get Universal's recently released "Legacy" series for about $20 a pop. Because the "Legacy" series crams an average of five movies onto each two-disk set, the picture quality isn't as rich as it could be. (Keep in mind, though that the Universal Monster Collection was released relatively early in DVD history, and I don't think the images were cleaned up all that much. I certainly found my old VHS copy of "The Mummy" far superior to the single-disk version I bought early on. The "Legacy" series improves the picture and sound, even though neither is perfect. Universal has released "Legacy" series for Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Invisible Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and The Mummy. Each set features the original Universal movie, plus three or four sequels. The Frankenstein Legacy Collection, for instance, features all three Karloff outings, plus House of Frankenstein and Ghost of Frankenstein. The Mummy Legacy Collection features the Karloff original, plus Mummy's Hand, Ghost, Tomb and Curse. All for a great price. Check it out and save your money!

SUPERB CLASSIC MONSTER MIX.......2004-10-26

I waffled back and forth on whether to get this. By the time I was ready to go for it, it was TOO LATE. It was no longer available for sale here. But then, wouldn't you know it, dumb luck paid off when I checked back and it was available AGAIN - and for only $120!!!! What's great about this set is the original poster artwork featured on the cover of each dvd case. Plus, the individual sepia-tone processed photographs of each monster featured on the cardboard slipcase is cool. Lots of nice special features (commentaries, et al.) It is a great collection. Unfortunately Universal saw the marketing possiblities years down the road after having green-lit "Van Helsing" (which I've yet to see, hearing how ATROCIOUS it is), so the only way you can have these films is individually in their current incarnation, which I suppose will suffice as long as all original 8 in this collection are released. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

What a great collection!.......2004-08-08

It's rare to have such a collection of real, honest-to-God classics, in this case from the Universal horror vaults of the 1930s. (Most "collections", as you doubtless know, are usually Grade B to Z flicks thrown together by genre or stars' names). But this really IS a classic collection.

Sure, the Claude Rains 1943 version of "Phantom of the Opera" is relative crap, as most horror fans agree: too much opera, too little phantom (and can't compare to the Lon Chaney 1925 silent version, or even the maligned 1962 version with Herbert Lom that nobody even remembers!) But the '43 version, included in this collection, is the only inadequate entry.

Dont be put-off by the price: this is a STEAL given the contents, even if they're out-of-stock and you have to go to one of the off-vendors.

If you're into the classics....you'll love these!!.......2003-05-06

These movies are what I grew up on! If you enjoy movies with more acting from the actors and less special effects, these will not disappoint!! Great for a Saturday night home alone with a full moon on the rise.... :-)

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Don't Meddle with Nature!
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1933 Black and White Classic Movie based on H.G. Wells Novel has Stood the Test of Time!
The sinister perspective!
There's breathing in my barn!

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Don't Meddle with Nature!.......2007-06-26

They Don't Make Movies Like This Anymore.......2007-04-02

1933 Black and White Classic Movie based on H.G. Wells Novel has Stood the Test of Time!.......2007-03-18