The Invisible Man

Dr. Sebastian Caine, a brilliant but arrogant scientist, develops a formula for invisibility. When his government funding is cut, he tests the formula on himself, becoming invisible. Initially reveling in his newfound power, he soon descends into paranoia and megalomania, his actions becoming increasingly erratic and dangerous as he struggles with his altered state and the consequences of his unchecked power.

The 1998 film 'The Invisible Man' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its unoriginal plot and over-reliance on gratuitous violence and sexual content. While some praised its visual effects for the time and Kevin Bacon's performance, many found the story derivative and lacking the depth of its literary inspiration. Audiences were similarly divided, with its dark tone and explicit content alienating some viewers.

• Panned for its derivative and overly violent plot, failing to live up to its potential.
• Praised for some of its visual effects but criticized for its gratuitous content and weak character development.
• Seen as an unnecessary and often unpleasant re-imagining of the classic H.G. Wells story.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reception, with some appreciating the dark, gritty take and visual effects, while others found it too violent, misogynistic, and a poor adaptation of the source material.

The film's prosthetic makeup for Kevin Bacon's character when he's partially visible was famously difficult to apply, taking several hours each day and causing Bacon significant discomfort.