Under the Skin
Under the Skin

Movie spotlight

Under the Skin

2019
Movie
19 min
Dutch

The blue depths of the swimming pool is her home. Keesje is a passionate synchronised swimmer, and the big competition is just around the corner. However, when a fight erupts between the girls during the final rehearsal, everything changes.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users76%
Director: Jonathan GlazerGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

An alien entity, inhabiting the body of a young woman, drives around Scotland in a van, luring lonely men into a trap. Her mission is to study humanity and gather resources for her home planet. However, as she becomes more immersed in the human world, she begins to question her purpose and develop an unexpected empathy.

Critical Reception

Under the Skin received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its unique visual style, haunting atmosphere, and Scarlett Johansson's mesmerizing performance. Critics praised its unsettling themes and unconventional narrative, though some found its abstract nature challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually striking and atmospheric film with a haunting performance from Scarlett Johansson.

  • Unsettling and thought-provoking, exploring themes of identity, humanity, and alienation.

  • Its abstract narrative and deliberate pacing may alienate some viewers, but rewards patient audiences.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's originality, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and its thought-provoking nature. However, some found the film to be slow, confusing, or lacking in traditional narrative structure.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress for Scarlett Johansson at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) and won Best Cinematography at BIFA. Received nominations from various critics' circles for its visual achievements and performance.

Fun Fact

Much of the footage of Scarlett Johansson interacting with unsuspecting men was filmed using hidden cameras, with the actors often improvising their dialogue and reactions.

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