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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 29 reviews)
Sales Rank: 634
Category: DVD
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam, Jackson Bond
Director: James Mctiegue
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Studio: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Label: Warner Home Video
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 95 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 7321900701389
ASIN: B000Y8CXXA
Release Date: February 25, 2008
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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The Invasion deserves a second chance on DVD. This ambitious sci-fi thriller represents a flawed yet worthy attempt to bring contemporary vitality to Jack Finney's classic science fiction novel, previously filmed as Don Siegel's 1956 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Philip Kaufman's suspenseful 1978 remake, and Abel Ferrara's highly underrated Body Snatchers from 1994. And while those earlier films are superior in many respects, The Invasion is not without strengths of its own, particularly for those who prefer action and suspense. Unfortunately these strengths were compromised by the unpredictable misfortunes of production: Original director Oliver Hirschbiegel (hired on the strength of Downfall) was eventually replaced by James McTiegue (V for Vendetta), and the Wachowski Brothers (of Matrix trilogy fame) added high-octane action sequences to the original screenplay by David Kajganich. Perhaps the movie had a curse on it (star Nicole Kidman was almost seriously injured in a stunt-car mishap during last-minute re-shoots), but it's really just a matter of disparate ingredients that don't always fit together, resulting in a slick-looking film that can't decide if it's a sci-fi mystery, action thriller, or political allegory. It tries too hard to be all things at once.
Despite this, Kidman rises to the occasion with a solid performance as Carol, a Washington, D.C. psychiatrist who's convinced (with the help of costars Daniel Craig and Jeffrey Wright) that a flu-like virus is spreading throughout the population, its alien spores turning victims into soulless "pod people"... only in this case without the pods. The idea is that you'll be fine if you don't fall asleep, and especially if you don't let anyone sneeze or vomit on you. (There's a lot of vomiting; don't say you weren't warned.) With a crashing space shuttle to deliver the alien threat, cute tyke Jackson Bond as Carol's threatened son, and a nod to Kaufman's film with a small role for Veronica Cartwright, The Invasion will surely fare better on DVD than it did in theaters. If nothing else, it proves the timeless relevance of Finney's original premise, which continues to inspire a multitude of variations. --Jeff Shannon
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Good solid performances, shame about the end! May 16, 2008
A fast paced, creepy movie with a huge tense build-up (the moment Kidman has a salesman call at her front door is very scary) with top notch performances from the main characters and then... a rushed, disappointing ending which leaves you feeling cheated. A shame, could have been a real classic chiller if this had been addressed. A special credit should go to Kidman's on screen Son who acted the role in a non-slushy way as usually happens in similar American movies.
"I'll get you and your little dog too" April 26, 2008
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Space Shuttle returns with a vinous that take over people when they sleep.
Sound familiar? Yep it is the second "popular" remake of the 1950's "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." And based on the book "The Body Snatchers" by Jack Finney. With the exception that it is more up-to-date with technology they have brought back the old time suspense build up as apposed to just gore. It is almost flawless with the exception of the exception of the cell phones. First thing aliens would take over unless we are already subjects of automation invasion. Oh no that is a different movie.
The production is a vehicle for lots of old popular actors as cameos in this film. However the main actors, including Nicole Kidman are still good at their craft.
Music by John Ottman so permeated the movie that we do not get any down time to think.
Visual effects supervisor Boyd Shermis show the only bad CGI scene of a helicopter; other than that they do not let the graphics overwhelm the story as is the tendency today.
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For those interested in Blu-ray, it nether adds or subtracts from the film. There is an advantage that you can fast forward with sound. Oh yes and lots of DVD extras including an advertisement for the latest Warner Blu-ray.
 Solid movie April 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
You'll know the story line by now, so I won't bother with the details.
The film is entertaining and suspensful. It never reaches the heights of truly scary, but there is enough to keep you watching.
Nicole Kidman gives the fine polished performance that you would expect from an actress of her calibre and is ably supported by Daniel Craig.
The ending is the worst part of the film. Up to then it's a fine movie and well worth a watch.
 Disappointing April 16, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you think that a film starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig must be good, then think again! I'm sorry, but I really wouldn't bother - watch the original instead!
Thriller of the year! 2007 that is. By KAM85 April 16, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
After seeing how low the Marks were for this film I have to admit that i was a little nervous and thought I'd be wasting my time. I have to admit it was a film that kept me on the edge of my seat through the whole film. I had recently moved into a new flat and thought it would be great to watch it on my own. I almost **** myself. Not that it is exceedingly frightening but because I was constantly wonering if I could keep a straight face and not panic through the same type of situation.
I have heard people mention that Nicole Kidman seems a bit to distant after killing some people but how crazy would you go to protect your kid and escape mindless killers?
The main reason gave this film a only got a four star rating was because although I really enjoyed it I know that I will not be in a rush to watch again.
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