The Incredible Shrinking Man

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Leaburn O @RT35452347 Apr 1 The effects are great for its time. The plot isn’t the best but the short runtime keeps it gripping enough. The unresolved philosophical ending was more interesting than I expected. A solid effort, if not a classic. Watched on Channel 4. See more Farah R. @Farah Feb 21 I thoroughly enjoyed the clever use of practical effects in this film, but it doesn’t make it any more compelling as the plot is a bit too far-fetched. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 30 Success in 1 hour and 21 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In color and black and white versions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Khai M @Khaimang Aug 20 I saw this movie as a young pre-teen boy. I must admit that at the time it left quite an impact; especially his fights with the house cat & spider. I was truly terrified for him. Contrary to some who were not impressed with Grant Williams' performance, I beg to differ. He appeared terrified. Fast forward to 2025. I watched this movie about two weeks ago. I'm still terrified for him. It's a wonderful film with many philosophical & scientific implications. Imagine, shrinking to a point possibly smaller than an atomic particle? Mind-blowing. See more Mike J @Writer69 06/08/2025 This movie was released in 1957. The acting is outstanding especially by Grant Williams. We really believe he is threatened by the spider, the cat and the flood. When you consider how long ago this film was made the effects are great. Some may not agree with the ending but most viewers seem to think it points out the courage and will of the human spirit. It is now available on DVD for a reasonable price. It seems to rapidly becoming a cult classic. See more Dave S @RT68722908 04/22/2025 If you think that your life is difficult, consider the case of Scott Carey (Grant Williams) who, after coming into contact with a mysterious cloud of mist, finds himself slowly shrinking to the size of a thimble, his main concerns being avoiding the family cat and battling the hairy spider in the basement. The premise of The Incredible Shrinking Man sounds ridiculous but, compared to other sci-fi duds of its time period, it’s well-crafted, surprisingly suspenseful, and filled with existential angst. Of note, the sets, props and special effects are impressive throughout and, despite the navel-gazing final scene and the preposterous premise, the movie is entertaining from start to finish, which is more than can be said for other sci-fi films of the same era. See more Read all reviews

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