Jagd auf einen Unsichtbaren

Originaltitel: Memoirs of an Invisible Man

1992
6
1 Std. 39 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

6,0/10

27.729

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Chevy Chase and Daryl Hannah in Jagd auf einen Unsichtbaren (1992)

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Dark Comedy High-Concept Comedy Comedy Romance Sci-Fi Thriller

Nach einem verrückten Unfall wird ein Yuppie unsichtbar und rennt vor einem verräterischen CIA-Beamten davon, während er versucht, sein neues Leben zu meistern.Nach einem verrückten Unfall wird ein Yuppie unsichtbar und rennt vor einem verräterischen CIA-Beamten davon, während er versucht, sein neues Leben zu meistern.Nach einem verrückten Unfall wird ein Yuppie unsichtbar und rennt vor einem verräterischen CIA-Beamten davon, während er versucht, sein neues Leben zu meistern.

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

6,0/10

27.729

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

Auszeichnungen
- 5 Nominierungen insgesamt

Wissenswertes
John Carpenter has stated that this is his least favorite of all the films he's directed, and is the film he "hates thinking about the most". One reason was because of the constant studio interference that didn't allow Carpenter much creative freedom. Carpenter also called Chevy Chase "a director's worst nightmare" and "nearly impossible to direct", also saying the same about Daryl Hannah. According to Carpenter, Chase would complain non-stop about the film's tone and hated wearing the special effects, often prematurely removing his makeup and ruining hours of filming. At one point, Carpenter broke a clipboard in half over his knee in a fit of rage when Chase removed his makeup mid-take. Carpenter said that Chase and Hannah were "immune to any punishment from the studio, and they knew it, so they walked over me and everyone else on set and essentially told us we'd be replaced if we had any problem with them...it was like working with your boss's snooty children who would tattle on you if you didn't bend to their every will." Despite this, Carpenter ended up bonding and seeking comfort in Sam Neill over the troubling production and the two became close friends, with Neill agreeing to work with Carpenter again on Die Mächte des Wahnsinns (1994).

Patzer
An invisible man would be blind, the only way to see is for light to reflect off the back of the retina. If the retina is invisible the light would pass through. In the book, it was theorized that the energy particles that make up his body interact differently with visible light allowing him to see.

Zitate
Morrissey: [reading Nick's record] Never been married, parents both deceased... the guy's got a few friends, but not real close to any of them. Not exactly a workaholic, either. He kind of plays it fast and loose.
David Jenkins: I've dealt with people like this before. No close personal ties, no strong political beliefs, no particular interests... in fact, when you think about it, the man has the perfect profile. He was invisible *before* he was invisible.

Crazy Credits
Over the first minute or so of the end credits we see Nick skiing in snowy mountains, his head and face covered with a hat, goggles and scarf. He comes to a stop outside a large cabin. Alice comes out, evidently pregnant. Nick lifts his goggles and pulls the scarf down from around his face, but of course he is still invisible. Alice kisses him, and takes his gloved hand and holds it to her belly, so he can feel the baby kicking...

Alternative Versionen
UK cinema and video versions were edited to remove 'fuck you' in order for the film to receive a PG rating. The 2003 DVD was uncut and upgraded to a 12 certificate.

Verbindungen
Edited into The Green Fog (2017)

Benutzerrezensionen101

Rezension

Ausgewählte Rezension

7/10

Chevy Chase can be serious when necessary

I have to admit, I was very skeptical about this movie, mostly because most John Carpenter's attempts to do something else than horror or sci-fi have been complete disasters. And having Chevy "cheap comedies" Chase on the cover didn't help. But I'm glad that there still are a few positive surprises lurking in the video rental shelves.

Most movies involving invisible people have been pure special effects extravaganzas with few thrills, so seeing this film was a pleasant fresh meat to the grinder. Performances are great, except perhaps for Hannah (but as she is there for looks, it doesn't hurt). Chase's performance is as solid as it can get and even though there are slight hints of his generic and all-seen comedic maneuvers here and there, when combined with ILM special effects they're fine - a bit like Jim Carrey in "The Mask". Sam Neil is great bad guy, but that's no news for everyone who has seen third "The Omen".

Not to spoil things, I can say that the plot is fine and has several innovative ideas. Just don't expect anything genre-defining or even remotely intelligent, and you're in for an entertaining ride.