PLOT: While returning to Earth, a space shuttle explodes and the fragments bring an alien virus that recodes the human DNA. Psychiatrist Carol Bennell observes the modification of the behavior of one of her clients first, then in her former husband and finally in the population in general. Together with her Ben and researcher Dr. Stephen Galeano, they discover that the epidemic affects human beings while sleeping and that her son Ollie, who had chickenpox when he was a baby, is immune to the disease and may save mankind from the outbreak. [credit imdb]
This movie is a fantastic remake of the cult classic hit Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This remake stands out from all the others for quite a few reasons:
1) It doesn’t suck whereas all the others have (Sorry Philip Kaufman, I know you tried.) I mean, dear God, this movie has more bad remakes and sequels than American Ninja.
2) Nicole Kidman’s typical icy demeanor and bland acting actually make sense plot-wise and portrays her character realistically.
3) The story is adapted well for modern times and causes the viewer to really ponder whether or not the body snatcher’s offer of an emotionless human race is really all that bad. This is a very well made movie that surprised me immensely considering how almost every sci fi movie is terrible. If you've got NetFlix you should check it out.
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