The Invisible Man Review - 10 Key Questions Answered

6. Are The Most Serious Themes Addressed Well?

Invisible Man
Universal Pictures

For the most part, the themes of domestic violence and gaslighting are managed with great care, especially in the opening half of the movie, and scenes within the mental health facility. Moss brings the fears of someone being gaslit to life, every conversation, every facial expression filled with a pained anguish that makes her character's pain clear to the viewer.

The ending however is a contentious point, and may be one that feels a little cheap for those who have suffered from Domestic Violence. The message of 'if you can't beat them join them' is a bit of an odd one, and you can't help but get the feeling that there was a better ending lying on the cutting room floor.

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