Hollow Man MPAA Rating: R Entertainment: +3 Content: -4

Dr. Sebastian Caine (Kevin Bacon) and his team appear to have conquered the problem of making animals invisible. And in a stroke of genius, Caine seems to have solved the problem of restoring their visibility. But will the formulas work the same for humans? With the help of his assistant and one-time lover, Dr. Linda McKay (Elisabeth Shue), Caine decides to try the formulas on himself. However, the restoring formula fails to return him to the visible world. Stuck in an invisible state, Caine begins to enjoy the power of not being seen. As he states, Its amazing what you can do when you dont have to look at yourself in the mirror. An updated version of H.G. Wells Invisible Man, amazing computer-generated special effects help audiences see Caines transformation and growing sense of omnipotence. Part mad scientist horror thriller, part love triangle, young crowds will probably make a strong showing for HOLLOW MAN.

Initially, the film teases the mind with intriguing questions, such as what would you do if you couldnt be seen? But quickly descends into voyeurism as Caine watches women undress, or undresses them himself, revealing their breasts. The transformation becomes an anatomy lesson as bodies appear and disappear layer by layer, revealing muscles, internal organs, veins and skeleton of test subjects. This includes male genitals on occasion, at least the internal structure. Graphic and bloody violence occurs as Caine tries to protect his new power, killing members of his own research team. And these supposedly well-educated scientists spew obscenities and profanities like they were longshoremen. Caine also makes jokes about being God, but ends up descending into a hell of his own creation. No morals, no ethics and self-love makes one a HOLLOW MAN indeed.

Preview Reviewer: Paul Bicking
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232