A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.
- Director
- Writers
- Walter Campbell
- Jonathan Glazer
- Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Walter Campbell
- Jonathan Glazer
- Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
- Stars
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 23 wins & 111 nominations total
Krystof Hádek
- The Swimmer
- (as Krystof Hadek)
- Director
- Writers
- Walter Campbell
- Jonathan Glazer
- Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe men lured into the van by Scarlett Johansson's character were not actors. Jonathan Glazer had hidden cameras installed in the van and only informed the men afterwards that they were in a movie.
- GoofsWhen Laura is walking down the street before she trips, you can see reflections of a crew member in a high-vis vest helping the camera follow her down the street.
- Crazy creditsNone of the characters are named in the closing credits: the cast-list is only a list of actors' names.
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)
- SoundtracksReal Gone Kid
Performed by Deacon Blue
Written by Ricky Ross
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Featured review
Superb
I don't usually write reviews, this is more a reply to the negative comments - because I'm a contentious little man.
The plot has been criticised as non-existent and this simply isn't the case...All you need to know is there's some kind of experiment going on, could be a prelude to an invasion, but it doesn't matter - there's plenty of research that has been done that isn't condoned (or known) by the whole of society and well is the Alien society homogeneous and united in cause? Hmmmm..see it would take an eon to get into all this detail about the organising principles of another world and the plot simply doesn't need it, neither do you: she's doing a job and leading a life that she becomes deeply conflicted about and her desire for change drives the plot within the crucible the poor Alien finds itself.
Enjoy the wonderful soundtrack, sublime camera work, the eeriness and Scarlet's stunning performance (all actors were great) and all the nuances and themes. A film is the sum of its scenes and this one has some excellent, excellent scenes. The visuals alone are to die for.
The pace? The film I felt was excellently paced, with one small judder at the cake part, but that's entirely minimal and I probably imagined it.
Scots have criticised the portrayal of Scots - it's not a tourist commercial though is it... and isolation (on which she preys) is an easy bed fellow of poverty and other difficulties. It just works. Please see this excellent film, there is so much going on and it is wonderfully dark and desolate.
The plot has been criticised as non-existent and this simply isn't the case...All you need to know is there's some kind of experiment going on, could be a prelude to an invasion, but it doesn't matter - there's plenty of research that has been done that isn't condoned (or known) by the whole of society and well is the Alien society homogeneous and united in cause? Hmmmm..see it would take an eon to get into all this detail about the organising principles of another world and the plot simply doesn't need it, neither do you: she's doing a job and leading a life that she becomes deeply conflicted about and her desire for change drives the plot within the crucible the poor Alien finds itself.
Enjoy the wonderful soundtrack, sublime camera work, the eeriness and Scarlet's stunning performance (all actors were great) and all the nuances and themes. A film is the sum of its scenes and this one has some excellent, excellent scenes. The visuals alone are to die for.
The pace? The film I felt was excellently paced, with one small judder at the cake part, but that's entirely minimal and I probably imagined it.
Scots have criticised the portrayal of Scots - it's not a tourist commercial though is it... and isolation (on which she preys) is an easy bed fellow of poverty and other difficulties. It just works. Please see this excellent film, there is so much going on and it is wonderfully dark and desolate.
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- flashanzan
- Aug 1, 2014
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Під шкірою
- Filming locations
- Tantallon Castle, Auldhame, East Lothian, Scotland, UK(castle ruins)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $13,300,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,614,251
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $133,154
- Apr 6, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $5,968,016
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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