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Under the Skin

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
147K
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Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin (2013)
The story of an alien in human form. Part road movie, part science fiction, part real, itÂ’s a film about seeing our world through alien eyes.
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
147K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
899
3
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Walter Campbell
    • Jonathan Glazer
    • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Jeremy McWilliams
    • Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    • Jonathan Glazer
  • Writers
    • Walter Campbell
    • Jonathan Glazer
    • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Jeremy McWilliams
    • Lynsey Taylor Mackay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 990User reviews
    • 518Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards

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    First Clip
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    Exclusive Featurette
    Featurette 2:35
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    "The Hidden Lens"
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    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • The Female
    Jeremy McWilliams
    Jeremy McWilliams
    • The Bad Man
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    Lynsey Taylor Mackay
    • The Dead Woman
    Dougie McConnell
    • Pick-Up Man
    Kevin McAlinden
    • First Victim
    D. Meade
    • Leering Man
    Andrew Gorman
    • Second Victim
    Joe Szula
    • Man at Club
    Krystof Hádek
    Krystof Hádek
    • The Swimmer
    • (as Krystof Hadek)
    Roy Armstrong
    • Father at Beach
    Alison Chand
    • Mother at Beach
    Ben Mills
    Ben Mills
    • The Baby
    Oscar Mills
    • The Baby
    Lee Fanning
    • Motorcyclist #1
    Paul Brannigan
    Paul Brannigan
    • Andrew
    Marius Bincu
    Scott Dymond
    • The Nervous Man
    Stephen Horn
    • Gang Member #1
      • Jonathan Glazer
    • Writers
      • Walter Campbell
      • Jonathan Glazer
      • Michel Faber(based on the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The 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.
    • Goofs
      When 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.
    • Quotes

      Female: You're not from here? Where are you from?

      Camper: I'm from Czech Republic.

      Female: Why are you in Scotland?

      Camper: I just... wanted to get away from it all.

      Female: Yeah? Why here?

      Camper: Because it's... It's nowhere.

    • Crazy credits
      None of the characters are named in the closing credits: the cast-list is only a list of actors' names.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Real 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

    User reviews990

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    7/10
    Gets under the skin
    Despite being a box office failure, 'Under the Skin' was a critical success with a lot of critics citing it as "an unforgettable experience" and one of the best films of the year. Audience reaction, as one can see here, has been much more divisive.

    One can see why. 'Under the Skin' is the sort of film that will captivate some and alienate others. Being somebody who does like science fiction (and often the more polarising, different and critically acclaimed ones), who really enjoyed the more linear satirical book and was intrigued by the concept, there was the hope that it would be as good as the critics said (being one of the few on IMDb who doesn't resort to immature critic bashing and can see more often than not where they're coming from). Did prepare myself, judging by the divisive audience reaction and how vitriolic some of the negative reactions have been, for disappointment or finding it not as good as made out while still acknowledging its strengths.

    Seeing 'Under the Skin', much of it was very impressive. Can totally see why people disliked it, do share a few of the complaints myself, but can see even more why critics and many others loved it. Will not resort to the oh so common, overused and abused stereotypical phrases always spouted on people's tastes on both sides, wanting to be a fair and perceptive reviewer and not someone who thinks only their opinion is right and nobody else's is (seen a lot around here).

    'Under the Skin' to me wasn't perfect. Maybe it would have worked better as a short film. Can see why the slow pacing was adopted, for atmosphere and immersing into the world reasons, but there are parts that are a bit too drawn-out and meandering which doesn't always make the film as attention-grabbing as it could have been. The story structurally is a very slight one and not a conventional narrative, this is not always a problem in film and it cannot be denied that in terms of creating a mood and atmosphere that this is a triumph, sometimes it did feel too thin and while the basic concept is clear cohesion is not always a strength. Anybody feeling that there are unanswered questions here will find that the book, which has much more depth and clarity, provides the answers.

    However, 'Under the Skin' does look amazing with some startlingly original imagery that really haunts the mind. The cinematography and eerie lighting, as well as the beautiful but austere Scottish landscapes, help make it one of the visually best-looking films that year. A big star is Mica Levi's electronic score that relies on drums and strings, this is one nerve-shredding music score with the freakiest use of strings for any film seen in recent memory.

    The film is a triumph of mood and atmosphere. There is a real sense of queasy horror, eerie chills and an otherworldliness. Standout scenes here are the jaw-dropping cosmic sequence, reminding one of '2001: A Space Odyssey', the nightmarish and tension-filled beach scene and the poetic, sensual but pretty creepy seduction. Jonathan Glazer does a fine job directing, particularly in immersing the viewer into this world. The script is minimal but hardly weak.

    Scarlett Johansson is mesmerising here in one of her best performances, she's rarely been more sensual and she shows a mastery of conveying so much while saying little, very hard to do and under-appreciated by many. Adam Pearson also gives a disturbing but poignant performance. Other than them, the rest of the acting is competent but not standout-worthy or memorable while never being disastrous or bad.

    In conclusion, not mind-blowingly incredible and understandably divisive but one of those experiences that is hard not to forget. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2014 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • Switzerland
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    • Filming locations
      • Wanlockhead, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK
    • Production companies
      • Film4
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Silver Reel
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    • 1 hour 48 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital

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