Invisible
Invisible

Invisible

2023Movie102 minRussian

Single mother Maria lives with her son and daughter in a science city, which is being prepared for liquidation. She believes that her physicist husband, who disappeared six years ago during a scientific experiment, is somewhere nearby — just in another dimension. A former colleague of her husband arrives in the city in search of the missing person's records, and Maria has a boyfriend-trucker Stas, ready to take her away with her children and start a new life together. Faced with a choice, a woman can not decide to leave her invisible husband.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: Vincent FosterGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, finds herself increasingly isolated and paranoid as she believes she's being watched and followed. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront whether the threat is real or a figment of her deteriorating mental state. The film explores themes of isolation, gaslighting, and the fragility of perception.

Critical Reception

Invisible (2023) garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics largely praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance. However, some found the plot predictable and the pacing inconsistent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and a compelling central performance.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
  • The film effectively uses its psychological thriller elements to create unease.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's ability to create a sense of dread and unease, with many appreciating the suspenseful narrative. Some viewers found the ending to be a bit abrupt or unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, isolated location to enhance the feeling of confinement and paranoia experienced by the protagonist.

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