Review of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) by Justin M — 14 Jul 2016
Played dead straight, and then narrated like an elongated episode of The Twilight Zone, this oscillating adaptation breathes both life and doom into Richard Matheson's popular novel.
The film's kitsch experiments with depth of field, rear projection, superimposition and oversized props are charming to the modern eye, but the special effects are dwarfed by allure of the film's experimental and ever-changing tone. The Incredible Shrinking Man switches from bitter emasculation to live-action Tom & Jerry, and then from sincere survivalism to obscure semi-documentary.
The message? Avoid pesticides, insecticides and nuclear haze.
This review of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) was written by Justin M on 14 Jul 2016.
The Incredible Shrinking Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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