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Under the Skin

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83% Tomatometer 259 Reviews 55% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Disguising herself as a human female, an extraterrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into her van.
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Critics Consensus

Its message may prove elusive for some, but with absorbing imagery and a mesmerizing performance from Scarlett Johansson, Under the Skin is a haunting viewing experience.

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Wael Khairy RogerEbert.com 03/21/2024
By envisioning a world where the consumers get consumed, the film calls for a reconceptualization of human and nonhuman relationships. “Under the Skin” denies human exceptionalism and supremacy. Go to Full Review
Kjerstin Johnson Bitch Media 01/21/2021
What started off as a potentially feminist film fell into a tired fairytale. Go to Full Review
Sarah Mirk Bitch Media 01/20/2021
It does not develop a plot so much as a fascinating feeling of underlying horror. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/19/2024
C+
While this film features some interesting themes, it’s also methodical, mundane at times and feels like a bunch of random brushstrokes. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 01/18/2024
2/5
…any film or streaming version of Faber’s novel would take an Avatar-level budget to produce, and the commercial possibilities would be limited, but Glazer’s sole misstep as a director was to create this absurdly truncated version of this alienating tale… Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 10/20/2023
[Director Jonathan] Glazer is less interested in the what and the why than in the texture of the experience, the intensity of the imagery, the sense of adaptation and alienation as this alien starts to connect with her victims. Go to Full Review
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sandie 10/19/2023 best movie to ever exist See more Harish N @harish_napa 1d The science fiction art film is a solid, middle of the road endeavor that excels purely as a visual mood piece. It focuses on an enigmatic alien entity hunting unsuspecting hitchhikers across Scotland, proving that a highly unique artistic vision can still feel slow and leave you feeling like there is otherwise nothing to watch in it. Scarlett Johansson is terrific as the unnamed driver, delivering a masterful and deeply unsettling performance with minimal dialogue. She anchors the abstract narrative beautifully, using her brilliant screen presence to convey an unpolished curiosity about humanity that keeps you completely glued to her journey. \While the high quality cinematography creates a genuinely striking, dreamlike atmosphere, the pacing drags severely and the abstract plot lacks a traditional structure. It stands as a fair watch that works solely on the strength of its leading lady. See more Michael G. @micgriffin12 Jun 9 Just doesn’t go anywhere. Scarlet is somewhat intriguing but there’s no story. Felt like a film school project. See more PJ S @PJSMITH Jun 5 Most people will not make it to the end of the movie which is understandable. Besides some beautiful cinematography and scenery including Scarlett's naked body, the movie is forgettable. I'd recommend you watch far superior UK movies such as Trainspotting or Children of Men. See more Jon W @JSWolf May 31 This movie starts off making no sense, It's a ridiculously confusing mess of a movie. See more Erik E @RT37946513 May 3 Do not believe a word of these clowns with their positive reviews. The only thing saving this film is some good scenery including Scarlett. If you like lame, subversive indie films go for it. The movie makes almost zero sense. She lures men into a blank room where they sink into nothingness. End of story. The alien attempts to fornicate and the man can't find an entrance blah blah blah. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Disguising herself as a human female, an extraterrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into her van.
Director
Jonathan Glazer
Producer
Nick Wechsler, James Wilson
Screenwriter
Jonathan Glazer, Walter Campbell
Distributor
A24
Production Co
Film4, FilmNation Entertainment, Sigma Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, UK Film Council, JW Films, Scottish Screen, Creative Scotland, British Film Institute (BFI), Silver Reel
Rating
R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Violence)
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 4, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 25, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.6M
Runtime
1h 48m