Review of Under the Skin (2014) by Smaseliaf — 12 Jun 2016
This unconventional sci-fi thriller set in Scotland is one of the best recent movies I've seen. S. Johannson stars as a taciturn femme fatale in the service of unspecified aliens who lures unsuspicious men into a lethal trap. The story doesn’t get repetitive or boring, as after a couple of snatches, different encounters unfold.
Some viewers may reject it as arty or pretentious, but it isn't either: the simple, short and original story coupled with the eerie Scottish landscape (urban and natural) and J. Glazer’s mesmerising direction deliver an outstanding cinematic title, which was sadly a box-office flop.
This review of Under the Skin (2014) was written by Smaseliaf on 12 Jun 2016.
Under the Skin has generally received positive reviews.
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