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Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:6

Rotten:18

Average Rating:4.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: Often alternating between sci-fi and horror throughout his career, director John Carpenter indulges perfectly in the former with MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN. Carpenter skillfully tells the story of... Often alternating between sci-fi and horror throughout his career, director John Carpenter indulges perfectly in the former with MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN. Carpenter skillfully tells the story of a content businessman, played by Chevy Chase, who is turned invisible in a strange lab accident. Unusual hijinks ensue as he is chased by the FBI, scientists, and a beautiful documentary filmmaker. They all have their own agendas with the invisible man, none of them, however, are in his best interests. State-of-the-art special effects are used elegantly in this fine film that combines the best elements of sci-fi with both dramatic and comedic storylines. Chevy Chase plays up the hardships and joys of being invisible, and creates a character that can be cheered for every step of the way. Adapted from the novel written by H.F. Saint, Carptenter lends his own twisted vision and steady directing hand to this wonderfully entertaining examination of the popular sci-fi topic of invisibility. [More]

Starring: Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah, Sam Neill, Michael McKean

Starring: Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah, Sam Neill, Michael McKean, Stephen Tobolowsky

Director: John Carpenter

Director: John Carpenter
Screenwriter: William Goldman, Dana Olsen
Composer: Shirley Walker

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A solid sci-fi movie, suffering only from a terrible marketing campaign.

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09/16/05
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

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Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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Weak.

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04/18/04
Luanne Brown
Luanne Brown
Chico Enterprise-Record
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Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid
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Deseret News, Salt Lake City

...being lukewarm is not entirely a bad thing. It beats dead cold.

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08/19/03
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Other than the nifty FX and the great Sam Neill, there's not much here worth remembering.

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

No review available.

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06/30/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

The best reason to see Memoirs is its groundbreaking special effects

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08/17/03
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

An all-too familiar scenario: brilliant effects covering up for a banal story and lifeless characters.

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08/30/02
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

They couldn't go wrong with The Invisible Man could they? Yes, they could.

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07/21/04
Alex Sandell
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum

Completely unmemorable

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01/09/03
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

As ever Carpenter's execution falls short of his concept.

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01/29/04
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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08/21/02
Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit

Terribly underrated; watch immediately.

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09/08/03
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
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The plot seems to be invisible too.

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09/19/02
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

The first film to be released by the pod person John Carpenter, after the real one was abducted by aliens.

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09/14/05
Widgett Walls
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

Chevy Chase tries to get a bit more serious, and fails, but the special effects are impressive.

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02/03/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times
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Julie Lew
Julie Lew
New York Times
 
 
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