'The Invisible Man' (2020)
'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.

'The Invisible Man' triumphs in tension even as it drops the ball on genuine surprise for the audience.
The most impressive aspect of this film is the honest and natural performances given by the on-screen duo.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
A film about family and sacrifice... and carnivorous locusts coming after you.
The documentary depicts the indigenous people of Mexico with sublime reverence, highlighting a generational harmony with the land.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.