THE INVASION Film Review - 27/1/08

Looking up at a poster on my study wall of the original 1956 "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers" it mystifies me how you can better the original film with a tired re-tread in 1978's remake with the same title then follow it up with another in 1993 called "Body Snatchers" then ANOTHER in 2007 with "The Invasion". This latest plodding version admittedly does rack up some nervous tension and overall panic from the start but rapidly peters out with even the obligatory studio happy ending. At least in 1956 they had the guts to leave an uncompromising ending (Which was unusual for the time) in the now classic Black & White B-Movie that started it all. In the current version from 2007 "The Invasion" bumbles along with alien space spores from a shuttle crash changing humans DNA then taking over everywhere. All rather pointless really with nothing new to say.

A space shuttle crashes to Earth in an horrific accident but unfortunately brings a deadly alien virus with it that turns humans into emotionless automatons with no feelings for anything. Nicole Kidman's character starts to notice the changes and is determined to prevent herself and her son from succumbing to the disease. The alien/human hybrids take virtual control of everything but a small group hit back with a vaccine that could prevent the destruction of the last of the human race. Already available on Region 1 (USA) DVD to buy it will also be available to purchase on Region 2 (UK) DVD from the 25/2/08 with the cover as pictured below.