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Overview
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Do not trust anyone. Do not show emotion. Do not fall asleep. morePlot:
As a Washington psychiatrist unearths the origin of an alien epidemic, she also discovers her son might be the only way it can be stopped. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)User Comments:
Not Perfect But Still Very Entertaining moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nicole Kidman | ... | Carol Bennell | |
| Daniel Craig | ... | Ben Driscoll | |
| Jeremy Northam | ... | Tucker Kaufman | |
| Jackson Bond | ... | Oliver | |
| Jeffrey Wright | ... | Dr. Stephen Galeano | |
| Veronica Cartwright | ... | Wendy Lenk | |
| Josef Sommer | ... | Dr. Henryk Belicec | |
| Celia Weston | ... | Ludmilla Belicec | |
| Roger Rees | ... | Yorish | |
| Eric Benjamin | ... | Gene | |
| Susan Floyd | ... | Pam | |
| Stephanie Berry | ... | Carly | |
| Alexis Raben | ... | Belicec's Aide | |
| Adam LeFevre | ... | Richard Lenk | |
| Joanna Merlin | ... | Joan Kaufman |
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Also Known As:
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (USA) (working title)The Visiting (USA) (working title)
Invasores (Argentina) (Mexico) [es]
A Invasão (Portugal) [pt]
Eisvoli (Greece) [el]
Inbêjon (Japan) [ja]
Invasión (Spain) [es]
Invasion (Sweden) [sv]
Invasion (Belgium: French title) [fr]
Invasion (Italy) [it]
Invasion (Germany) [de]
Invasion, L' (Canada: French title) [fr]
Invasioon (Estonia) [et]
Invasores (Brazil) [pt]
Inwazja (Poland) [pl]
Istila (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Tunkeutujat (Finland) [fi]
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Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and terror.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
South Korea:15 | Ireland:15A | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Portugal:M/12 | Malaysia:U | Singapore:PG | Sweden:15 | Finland:K-15 | UK:15 | Germany:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43529) | Australia:M | Canada:G (Quebec) | Netherlands:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Taiwan:PG-12MOVIEmeter: 
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Veronica Cartwright played the character of "Nancy Bellicec" in the Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Carol faints after hitting her car, her hair changes during the sequence. moreQuotes:
[from trailer]Carol: Something's happening. I don't know what it is, but I can feel it. Have you noticed anything?
Ben: I have.
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Them Boyz in the Hood moreFAQ
Why was Dr Bennels son Oliver immune?more
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I admit that I was hesitant about seeing "The Invasion" after reading some poor reviews and coming to this message board. I also was leery after learning that part of it was re-shot by different directors which is usually a very bad sign. Plus the fact that they give Kidman a kid in this film had me leery for I often grow weary of female leads in suspense/action/horror films having to protect children instead of other adults like male leads do especially if the kids are annoying.
So, I almost didn't see "The Invasion" after reading and hearing all of the complaints about no plot, no real character development, bad acting and poor directing/editing.
Yet, I finally agreed to just go with my gut and take a chance on a matinée show of "The Invasion." Boy, am I glad that I did, not only because I did not have to pay the outrageous full price of ten bucks but I actually liked this film.
Despite what some are saying this film does have a plot. People are actually doing things that lead to other plot points like the whole deal with Veronica Cartwright's character and Kidman's character leaving her son with the ex-husband. These two story lines lead to important discoveries and actions that happen later on in the film.
Also, there is character development. Kidman's character does develop because she's forced to change in order to survive and to protect herself and her son. The warm relationship between Kidman's character and her son and Ben also is established.
So beyond these relationships do we really need to dwell on the other characters for too long? After all this is a plot driven movie not a character driven movie. Besides, if they had taken time to thoroughly get into everyone else's back story people would be whining about the movie being too long. But I digress.
Also, I thought that all of the actors did a good job especially Kidman. She showed good range from being a caring psychiatrist, to a loving mother to a terrified woman to a desperate mother who would do anything to protect her child. I also like the mood and tone of this film. Granted the Pod People in the 1956 and 1978 versions were a tad bit creepier but I liked this film better than the 1978 version overall and I didn't miss that crazy scream. However, the 1956 version is definitely a classic.
Sure "The Invasion" is not perfect and it has it flaws and I feel that the studio probably should have left the original version alone. After all, the majority of the film is stronger than the last half which is obviously where the re-shoots took place. Still despite the unnecessary out of order time cuts, and a tad too many car crashes, the film still worked for me. I was definitely entertained.
Now that's saying a lot especially since I went in with low expectations.