Synopsis

The Invasion tells the story of a mysterious epidemic that alters the behavior of human beings. When a Washington D.C. psychiatrist (Nicole Kidman) discovers the epidemic’s origins are extraterrestrial, she must fight to protect her son, who may hold the key to stopping the escalating invasion.

Official Review

Body Snatchers is a true anomaly in the cinematic world. It has been remade twice (officially, not even counting all of the ripoffs), and all three films are essentially adaptations of a novel by Jack Finney. And despite the often terrible nature of remakes, both the 1978 AND 1993 versions were just as good as the original. So in theory, another modernized remake is a perfectly good idea, especially given the current state of the world. The possibilities to draw parallels with the real world are endless, especially today, with heightened fears of terrorism, multiple wars, etc. This could be the most thought provoking genre film in years, right? …Read More