
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992, Sci fi, 1h 39m
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It boasts an intriguing cast and the special effects were groundbreaking, but they can't compensate for Memoirs of an Invisible Man's sadly pedestrian script. Read critic reviews
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Nick Halloway
Alice Monroe
David Jenkins
George Talbot
Warren Singleton
Dr. Bernard Wachs
Critic Reviews for Memoirs of an Invisible Man
All Critics (33) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (25)
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September 7, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
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January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
This material is intriguing enough that I wish there had been more of it. Comedy consists of the application of logic to the absurd, and there are many more opportunities here than the screenplay takes advantage of.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
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February 28, 1992 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
This is a misguided romantic comedy entry into the Invisible Man canon so vibrantly born from the mind of H.G. Wells.
August 18, 2020 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
...an entertaining yet decidedly erratic endeavor...
March 15, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Memoirs of an Invisible Man
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Oct 14, 2012Not your typical Carpenter film this and certainly not your typical Chevy Chase film either. Everyone knows the basic premise for 'The Invisible Man' and this film is based on a novel so there aren't too many surprises along the way. I think the casting of Chase was wrong for the film really, he does add a nice light touch but he doesn't fit the seriousness of it all. You can't help but think Dan Aykroyd or Eugene Levy will pop up and crack a few visual gags. Chase does charm well, adding a gentle feeling but the addition of Hannah as his love interest really doesn't help, she is so so wet and lame, turns the whole thing into real mush. Effects wise the film is quite good and at the time they did make an impact. Nothing original looking back of course, all the usual type of visual gags and transparency problems one would expect, but some sequences do look good still. Its more enjoyable to watch the special effects knowing no CGI was used, that does make you appreciate the work more and some of it is kinda cute these days. A pleasant film with no real surprises or much originality. Expect to see the typical bandaged man look a few times, can't have an invisibility flick without the obligatory bandaged man, makes you wonder where he got all the bandages. Also gotta wonder where he gets all the clothes and smoking jacket type attire from, the Claude Rains film really set a trend there. Bottom line, Chase is the good invisible guy and Sam Neill is the bad CIA guy after him. Personally the offer of being a top undercover spy working for Uncle Sam doesn't sound too bad if you ask me, dunno what Chase's character is complaining about. A wander into mainstream Hollywood type affairs for Carpenter without his usual quirky mysterious thrills. Nice film but nothing to shout about.Phil H Super Reviewer
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Aug 07, 2011I don't understand the reviews against this film, it is not the best John Carpenter film, but like most of his films, they stand up well over time. The film works well thanks to Chase and Hannah, they have chemisty that assists the film during the middle part of the film. I feel the audience expected more comedy from Chase, but that wasn't the point of the film and it's sad it failed so miserably at the box office. The film is fun and is well directed by Carpenter, in a rare studio film. The film is due to be revisited, and I think most people will discover it isn't the turkey the critics made it out to be at the time. 06/01/2019.Brendan N Super Reviewer
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May 21, 2011Another Chevy Chase's film, that could be much better. Despite the special effects, and chilling story, Memoirs is not so funny. But is memorable, for me, at least. Weak.Lucas M Super Reviewer
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May 14, 2011a john carpenter film, so much is expected, but totally undermined by the lead, doing a bad bogie ...Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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