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2013
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Spanish

The Mexico City Metropolitan Train has many stories to tell: from archaeological findings during its construction, its underground museums and hospitals, and even its patents and special maintenance services. These are some of their stories.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users76%
Director: Jonathan GlazerGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

An enigmatic alien seductress travels through Scotland in a black van, luring lonely men to their doom. As she consumes their lives, she begins to develop a strange curiosity about human existence, leading her to question her own purpose. This curiosity ultimately puts her in danger as she becomes more immersed in the world she is exploiting.

Critical Reception

Under the Skin garnered widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its unique visual style, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and its thought-provoking exploration of humanity and identity. While some found its abstract nature challenging, the majority lauded its originality and unsettling atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and deeply unsettling science fiction art film.

  • Scarlett Johansson delivers a career-defining, minimalist performance.

  • Its abstract narrative and ambiguous themes provoke contemplation rather than easy answers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and artistic approach, with many praising Scarlett Johansson's performance. However, some viewers found the plot slow and the themes difficult to fully grasp, leading to a mixed but largely positive reception.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards and received nominations from various critics' circles.

Fun Fact

Scarlett Johansson's vocal performance as the alien was digitally altered to sound otherworldly, and much of her dialogue was improvised on set.

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