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Is it supposed to be a comedy?


Seriously, I think the high ratings are unjustified. There's loads of really stupid moments that defy logic. Like the fact that he's invisible, not superhuman, invisibility doesn't give you the power to physically strangle anyone you want, it doesn't make you powerful enough to scare the whole towns police force out of a room by throwing a few cups.

Then there's the bit when the police search for him, you see them all walking round outside - why didn't they grab him when he was in the room?? Duh. And the part when he gets the copper by his feet and swings him round?? What the hell - not only would that require a ton of strength, he's also revealed his position to a large group of men. Yet none of them are smart enough to try to grab him. Sooo stupid.

Sorry, I love old movies, but this was a bit naff. Too many dumb moments and plot holes. This might be ok for a child to watch, but it doesn't deserve such high ratings.

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It's a cautionary sci-fi horror tale with comedy. How could it not? There's just so much opportunity for humor in a story about an invisible man. But don't forget Jack kills over a hundred people in this film. Despite the humor, he is absolutely mad.


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it's (un)intentionally hilarious, that's why it's so good






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