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The Invisible Man (1933) 10/10
I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935), but I did. The movie creates a fantastic atmosphere with its impressive special effects and entertaining monster story. The lighting, cinematography, and set design are all also fantastic. The transformation of the Invisible Man is stunning. Even though it has some comedic elements, it still works well as a horror movie. The cast is overall great, and it features Gloria Stuart, who played old Kate in Titanic (1997).
Overall, this is a highly enjoyable Universal Monster movie that has become one of my favorite horror films of the 1930s.
The Invisible Man Returns (1940) 6/10
It was supposed to be a direct sequel to the first film, but it ended up having a new storyline, a different cast, and a different protagonist. While the first film was excellent, this movie loses its atmosphere and thrill. The storyline wasn't that interesting anyway, and they made the Invisible Man seem like a different character. The special effects are still good, but other than that, the movie was pretty average.
Even though the movie is only 81 minutes long, I would still say that it's not necessary to watch.
The Invisible Woman (1940) 7.5/10
Wow, this movie! The Invisible Woman holding the cat was adorable. Using a hammer to hit the bad guys' heads was hilarious. Using a machine gun was my favorite moment.
I liked it more than I expected. It was light and funny with fantastic humor and jokes. The whole cast was great, I especially liked the roles of the Invisible Woman, the professor who turned the woman invisible, and his housekeeper who was also the villain from The Wizard of Oz (1939). The characters were funny, the atmosphere was nice, and the set design was also great.
Overall, I think it was a nice short movie, and I found it to be underrated.
It's about the grandson of the Invisible Man carrying out his mission as an invisible agent to fight against the Nazis. It's important to note that this is not a direct sequel to "The Invisible Man" because the main character was not intended to be the grandson of the original Invisible Man. Instead, it is a standalone film that shares some similarities with the original story.
I thought the idea of an agent being invisible during World War II was cool, and I enjoyed how it had a similar feel to the early 2000s World War games. The movie had a solid cast, a good atmosphere, an impressive set design, and some humorous moments.
While it may not be a film that everyone must see, it's still a well-made movie with good special effects and entertaining moments.
The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) 5.5/10
It's a standalone film about a man who, after being betrayed and left for dead by his friends, seeks revenge with the help of a serum from a scientist that makes him invisible.
I thought it was okay, but there isn't much else to say. It had its moments, but I didn't enjoy the storyline or the characters. At best, it's not that memorable, and I feel like it was just another reboot of the series.
However, the dog parts were my favorite moments.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) 7.5/10 (I prefer it less than The Invisible Woman)
Although it's not quite as good as Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, it is still quite enjoyable.
The movie was intended to be a comedy spoof of The Invisible Man (1933), rather than scary. It was a silly, light, and funny movie with a cartoonish feel to it. The jokes were childish and sometimes silly, yet they were still funny.
Overall, I had a few good laughs while watching it.
The Vincent Price cameo at the end of Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein always made me wish he had played the role properly in Abbott and Costello meet The Invisible Man. As much as I like it, Price would have made it better
I love The Invisible Man. Everything about it just works but it's Claude Rains that really sells it. He's superb.
The others are enjoyable but I've not seen Invisible Agent. I like the sound if it
I don't think I've rewatched any of them except the original with Rains, which is spectacular. I should remedy that this fall... we'll see if I actually do.
I forget. Which one was Shemp in?
The Invisible Woman.