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The Invisible Man DVD

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
EAN: 9780783240961
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD, NTSC
ISBN: 0783240961
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Universal Studios
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
MPN: 61020766
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 29, 2000
Running Time: 71 minutes
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: November 13, 1933




 

Editorial Review:

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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

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Claude Rains delivers a remarkable performance in his screen debut as a mysterious doctor who discovers a serum that makes him invisible. Covered by bandages and dark glasses, Rains arrives at a small English village and attempts to hide his amazing discover. But the same drug which rends him invisible slowly drives him to commit acts of unspeakable terror. Based on H.G. Well' classic novel and direct by the master of macabre James Whale, The Invisible Man no only fueled a host of sequels but features some special effects that are still imitated today.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Seeing Is Believing in this Claude Rains' Debut!
The Universal Pictures horror film that put Universal Pictures back in black during the worse years of the Great Depression.

The comedy was fun without being slapstick silly (as in later sequels); the characters actors were great in conveying mood; and the megalomaniac vocal abilities of Claude Rains was fantastic. I picked up the Classic Monster Collection (1990) and it kept much of the original film's dusty, poppy stuff that you usually see in old Black & White films.

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Invisible Man Classic Monsters Collection
The Invisible Man is an excellent movie with great speical effects. Do not buy The Classic Monsters Collection version rather spring an extra few bucks for The Universal Legacy Collection. Why? I just bought a big screen tv and this dvd looks horrible on it. Alot of crackles and lines going down the film. The Universal Legacy collection is cleaned up and has an extra 5 movies dealing with Invisible theme.

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - the invisible man
this was one of my favorite horror movies as a kid.
it still holds up well. it is a great addition to
any classic horror collection. the performance by
Claude Rains is chilling and there is great humor in the
movie. for its time, the special effects are amazing.
nice quality on DVD too.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - 3 stars out of 4
The Bottom Line:

The best Universal horror picture, for my money, after Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man benefits from special effects whose seams still aren't showing, a wickedly sinister performance by Rains in the lead (even if we hardly ever see him) and an intelligence to the screenplay missing in many contemporary horror films; you'll probably like it even if this type of film usually isn't your cup of tea.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Being Invisible Has Driven Him Completely Mad!
This movie is a great way of having a monster good time. Claude Rains is spectacular in his first big movie role and it is his voice we hear most often. He doesn't appear until the end. Great clever special effects and one really good one of an invisible man sitting in a rocking chair, smoking a cigarette. James Whale is the great director and has done a good job with this one. Have fun!





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