Hey, movie fans: have you ever had one of those films all of your friends told you to ignore?
I know, I know, I know: we've all had an experience with a film like that. The funny thing for me is that usually I just ignore the advice on the same grounds that I don't often give film suggestions to my closest friends and family. As I've often said, I like what I like ... you like what you like ... they like what they like ... and many times the stars just don't align. I'm perfectly happy giving my reasons in this space about what I watch -- that's kinda/sorta my thang, if you missed it -- but at the end of the day I allow plenty of room for each of us to make up our own minds about what's worthwhile and what's not.
Still, I listened to them when they told me to ignore 2007's The Invasion, another loose adaptation of the Jack Finney novel that spawned so many good Invasion Of The Body Snatchers iterations. And, frankly, I don't know why I listened to them. I believe the consensus was that because of the fondness I have for the source material and the earlier flicks they felt I wouldn't have taken nicely to this one. But regardless of whatever I've been told it's still one I've wanted to see, and maybe just maybe I'll give it the old sailor's try this November as Arrow Films -- one of the best distributors in the new releases business -- is sending an all-new product for mass consumption.
Just today, I received the press materials, and -- as per Arrow's reputation -- this one looks world-smashing (snicker snicker). I'm going to provide the copy-and-paste from their announcement below; and everyone is encouraged to check this one out when it streets.
You know what to do.
-- EZ
I know, I know, I know: we've all had an experience with a film like that. The funny thing for me is that usually I just ignore the advice on the same grounds that I don't often give film suggestions to my closest friends and family. As I've often said, I like what I like ... you like what you like ... they like what they like ... and many times the stars just don't align. I'm perfectly happy giving my reasons in this space about what I watch -- that's kinda/sorta my thang, if you missed it -- but at the end of the day I allow plenty of room for each of us to make up our own minds about what's worthwhile and what's not.
Still, I listened to them when they told me to ignore 2007's The Invasion, another loose adaptation of the Jack Finney novel that spawned so many good Invasion Of The Body Snatchers iterations. And, frankly, I don't know why I listened to them. I believe the consensus was that because of the fondness I have for the source material and the earlier flicks they felt I wouldn't have taken nicely to this one. But regardless of whatever I've been told it's still one I've wanted to see, and maybe just maybe I'll give it the old sailor's try this November as Arrow Films -- one of the best distributors in the new releases business -- is sending an all-new product for mass consumption.
Just today, I received the press materials, and -- as per Arrow's reputation -- this one looks world-smashing (snicker snicker). I'm going to provide the copy-and-paste from their announcement below; and everyone is encouraged to check this one out when it streets.
You know what to do.
-- EZ
The Invasion
[Limited Edition]
[4K UHD]
[Blu-ray]
11/12/24
On November 12, The Invasion makes its global debut on 4K UHD, as well as Blu-ray. This 2007 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers puts humanity at risk from alien invaders, only this time it happens through an epidemic, instead of the pods used in previous versions. Featuring a 4K transfer, the film is presented in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and filled with both new and archival special features.
When a space shuttle wrecks upon re-entry, the debris scatters from Washington D.C. to Texas. Eager souvenir hunters grab the chunks of heat shield without having a clue that they’re covered in alien spores. The collectors are becoming infected and transforming into new beings. A psychiatrist, Carol Bennell (Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Shut), hears from a patient (Veronica Cartwright, Alien) who swears her husband is a different person. After their meeting, the psychiatrist notices strange things about the people around her: they are either freaking out or displaying no emotions. There are also reports of a fast-moving dangerous flu. After a night of trick-or-treating with her son, Carol makes a grisly discovery that she shares with her boyfriend, Dr. Ben Driscoll (Daniel Craig, Knives Out), and a leading biologist (Jeffrey Wright, Casino Royale). Can they discover the true nature of the infection and what happens when people fall asleep? The Invasion was eerily ahead of its time, with its tale of the effects of a post-pandemic world.
The special features include a brand-new audio commentary, a new visual essay, vintage featurettes with cast and crew interviews, trailer, an illustrated collector’s booklet with essays, and a double-sided fold out poster with new and original artwork.
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