Chevy Chase and Darryl Hannah star in and John (Halloween) Carpenter directs a lighthearted adventure: a Wall Street analyst becomes invisible after a lab accident, leading to complications both comic and romantic. Year: 1... more »992 Director: John Carpenter Starring: Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah, Sam Neill« less
Kevin H. (Schmo) from RUPERT, ID Reviewed on 12/8/2010...
I think this movie is under rated. This isn't the typical corny Chevy Chase movie. He is sarcastic & has great lines. But this is a great "spy movie". Sam Neil does a superb job as a spook.
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Robert B. (Antmusic) from SALEM, OR Reviewed on 1/15/2008...
Yet another case of an awesome book being turned into an okay movie (it is not a bad movie though). If it wasn't Chevy Chase, this may have been a more popular film. Chevy made a lot of people expect ZANY COMEDYness, but this film is just humorous (there are some good chuckle moments). There are also some interesting twists on the Invisible Man genre of films that this movie explores. If you liked this film, the book came out in 1987 and it is by Harry F. Saint...find it and read it (if you don't have a lot of time, get the edited version in "Reader's Digest Condensed Books 1987: Volume 5"... but I am recomending the full version of the book)!
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Great movie, sad that nobody saw it.
bloodrat | Anchorage, Alaska United States | 08/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the movie that established Chevy Chase as a serious actor. It's a pity nobody was watching. Chevy Chase plays Nick Halloway, a solitary man made invisible by a freak accident. Chevy does an incredible job conveying the horror of being completely unnoticed, and puts a dark, and credible spin on a rather outlandish plot. Sam Neil is the CIA agent that wants him for his 'gifts'. Like always, Sam hits it dead on. Daryl Hannah covers the love intrest, and plays the part to satisfaction, although it's fairly obvious she didn't land the part becuase of her acting talents. Special effects were the best for the time, and aren't dated to the point were they distract from the story. The plot is strong, and ever-present, and the direction is excellent thanks to John Carpenter. I strongly suggest everyone give this one a chance. You won't be disappointed."
Highly Clever, Highly underated, Highly enjoyable
Bradley Tobin | Penrith, Sydney NSW Australia | 11/16/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"John Carpenter takes a welcome change of pace with this invisible man movie that bring great new ideas to the genre. (best of all being that chevys clothes become invisible too so he doesn't have to walk around naked) Chevy Chase is suprisingly beleivable in the title role and Sam Neil is great as a rouge CIA agent. As you probably quessed, the special effects are also brilliant."
Strangely touching
M.C.D.J. | Los Angeles CA | 03/23/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This movie is indeed underrated, and perhaps largely unknown due more to its relatively low budget than to its concept or execution. Chevy Chase is strangely touching portraying in dramatic tones a character caught in what would at first seem a purely comedic situation. Nick Holloway's predicament is well-realized and well thought-out, and many of the special effects - though not elaborate - are both humorous and intriguing. Darrell Hannah is her usual sensuous and beautiful self. Well worth a watch."
A Highly Underated Movie!
nicksscene@webtv.net | CA, USA | 09/13/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This film I consider is the ultimate "Invisible Man" film. Carpenter had alot of grace and love for this film obviously and Chase's portrail of a stock broker turned invisible fugitive was just right. Chase tends to get alot of heckeling for this movie and his performance but this reviewer finds that same performance to be one of great effort (note his quiet aproch to dramatic situations and his fine comic timing to humorious ones). This film I thought had alot more to do with character and emotions than most filmakers would try on an "Invisible Man" project. One thing's for sure....this movie sure beats the heck outta "Hollow Man" (a movie that made the "Invisible Man" into a phsyco plus the whole movie just had a 2nd rate slasher vibe)."