This film was fantastic; I’ve honestly never encountered a movie with quite the same premise before. The idea of invisibility is really appealing, and I definitely think I'd enjoy having that ability. It seems like it would also be incredibly irritating to find yourself stuck in that state and unable to return to being visible.

It’s an enjoyable film that I plan to rewatch and happily suggest to others. The story centers on a fascinating concept: what would occur if people found a way to make living things appear or disappear. Considering its release year of 2000, the movie boasts impressive production values and likely cutting-edge computer effects for the time; these largely endure throughout, though there are moments where they don’t …

The special effects are remarkable considering when the film was made, and the central idea is neat, even if it’s been done before. What really stands out about _Hollow Man_, though, is the way it subverts the typical hero's path—or rather, its complete lack. It’s more like a descent than anything else. I wouldn’t even call it a villain’s journey, exactly. The film makes it obvious who the antagonist is by the time t…

The impact of a project can be remarkable when accountability is removed. This film was what prompted director Paul Verhoeven’s decision to depart from Hollywood and pause his filmmaking career. He felt that another director could have easily produced Hollow Man, a movie centered on significant effects that proved commercially successful. This is the primary shortcoming of the film: it doesn't possess the same sha…

I've been fortunate in my recent choices of SyFy Channel movies. I wasn’t familiar with this film, but there wasn't anything else on television last night, and I also noticed that Paul Verhoeven directed it—he's made several films I’ve really enjoyed, so I decided to check it out. It turns out this is another movie that rises somewhat above the typical quality of those shown on SyFy. The film has a 27% rating on R…