Invisible Woman directed and starring Elizabeth Banks - Blu-ray Forum

ben6543 · 11-26-2019, 06:33 PM

After Dark Universe imploded after one movie, Universal wisely decided that maybe an interconnected universe wasn’t the best way forward for them and that they didn’t really need to use their classic monsters as superheroes, especially when you’ve got a perfectly good Fast & Furious franchise sufficing for a superhero team series. Instead, they decided to scale back on budgets and invest more in individual filmmakers, which is why you now have the very promising The Invisible Man on the horizon. Now it looks like they’re going to stay in the “invisible” wheelhouse.

Elizabeth Banks is set to direct and star in Invisible Woman for Universal. Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train) wrote the current draft of the script from a pitch by Banks. Universal previously made The Invisible Woman back in 1940 as a sequel to The Invisible Man and The Invisible Man Returns, but it was more of a screwball comedy. We’re hearing that The Invisible Woman will not be linked to Leigh Whannell‘s upcoming The Invisible Man, but that the movies are inspired by the same story (presumably that story being 1933′ The Invisible Man). As an actress, Banks is incredibly versatile so I’m eager to see what direction she wants to take her first directorial effort where she’s the star rather than a supporting player.

It’s the tone of this feature that fascinates me the most. While Invisible Man makes sense as a horror film since it’s about an abusive husband but no one can see them, which is a potent statement on how we deal with domestic violence, Invisible Woman has a lot of options. Could it be a satirical comment on how women aren’t seen? Could it be its own brand of horror? Hopefully this project hits the fast track because I want to see what Banks does with it.

https://collider.com/elizabeth-banks...source=twitter

Will she blame Men if this one fails like Charlie's Angels ?

CyberpunkCentral · 11-26-2019, 06:36 PM

DVD Josh · 11-26-2019, 06:42 PM

She's a beautiful woman and very funny but she is a horrible writer and director.

Creed · 11-26-2019, 06:45 PM

AaronJ · 11-26-2019, 06:47 PM

I'm a big Banks fan, so I'm looking forward to this.

h0h0x · 11-26-2019, 06:58 PM

Looking forward to this. I'm glad she's getting another opportunity. Charlie's Angels wasn't great, but I had enough fun with it and I believe she can do better.

InuYashaCrusade · 11-26-2019, 07:13 PM

This should go well after the disaster that was Charlie's Angels

Captain Flint · 11-26-2019, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ben6543

Will she blame Men if this one fails like Charlie's Angels ?

Of course she will. It's the "in" thing to do in Hollywood right now.

thecooldud · 11-26-2019, 07:59 PM

Hollywood and politics, the only places you can keep on failing upwards.

CyberpunkCentral · 11-26-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by InuYashaCrusade

This should go well after the disaster that was Charlie's Angels

Once it does, it will be our fault.

ps3bd_owner · 11-26-2019, 08:20 PM

She's gonna blame me and I have nothing to do with it.

aiman04 · 11-26-2019, 10:15 PM

wallendo · 11-26-2019, 10:39 PM

Why is Universal making both The Invisible Man and The Invisible Women. Are they trying to appeal to the Invisible Audience?

ps3bd_owner · 11-26-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wallendo

Why is Universal making both The Invisible Man and The Invisible Women. Are they trying to appeal to the Invisible Audience?

Just the Invisible Man and Invisible Woman? What about the other 56 genders?

[Show spoiler]

Bugg · 11-26-2019, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wallendo

Why is Universal making both The Invisible Man and The Invisible Women. Are they trying to appeal to the Invisible Audience?

You would think they would wait to see if the The Invisible Man is a hit. Because if that flops then this film is going to have an uphill battle even if it's good.

CyberpunkCentral · 11-26-2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

Just the Invisible Man and Invisible Woman? What about the other 56 genders?

[Show spoiler]

ps3bd_owner · 11-27-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Honestly, it just seems like Universal wants this to bomb just like it happened with Charlie's Angels.

By the way, the most memorable role I recall of Elizabeth Banks was on 40 Year Old Virgin and in that she was pretty darn slutty.

Kaiju · 11-27-2019, 12:17 AM

jess1581 · 11-27-2019, 12:23 AM

CelluloidPal · 11-27-2019, 12:38 AM

Is Universal seriously trying to deep six this new Dark Universe?
First they hire Paul Feig, now this.

11-26-2019, 06:33 PM	#1
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Invisible Woman directed and starring Elizabeth Banks After Dark Universe imploded after one movie, Universal wisely decided that maybe an interconnected universe wasn’t the best way forward for them and that they didn’t really need to use their classic monsters as superheroes, especially when you’ve got a perfectly good Fast & Furious franchise sufficing for a superhero team series. Instead, they decided to scale back on budgets and invest more in individual filmmakers, which is why you now have the very promising The Invisible Man on the horizon. Now it looks like they’re going to stay in the “invisible” wheelhouse. Elizabeth Banks is set to direct and star in Invisible Woman for Universal. Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train) wrote the current draft of the script from a pitch by Banks. Universal previously made The Invisible Woman back in 1940 as a sequel to The Invisible Man and The Invisible Man Returns, but it was more of a screwball comedy. We’re hearing that The Invisible Woman will not be linked to Leigh Whannell‘s upcoming The Invisible Man, but that the movies are inspired by the same story (presumably that story being 1933′ The Invisible Man). As an actress, Banks is incredibly versatile so I’m eager to see what direction she wants to take her first directorial effort where she’s the star rather than a supporting player. It’s the tone of this feature that fascinates me the most. While Invisible Man makes sense as a horror film since it’s about an abusive husband but no one can see them, which is a potent statement on how we deal with domestic violence, Invisible Woman has a lot of options. Could it be a satirical comment on how women aren’t seen? Could it be its own brand of horror? Hopefully this project hits the fast track because I want to see what Banks does with it. https://collider.com/elizabeth-banks...source=twitter Will she blame Men if this one fails like Charlie's Angels ?

11-26-2019, 06:36 PM	#2
CyberpunkCentral Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:6

11-26-2019, 06:42 PM	#3
DVD Josh Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2019 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:933 DVD collection:229 MA collection:16 Digital collection:373 Trading Score:90	She's a beautiful woman and very funny but she is a horrible writer and director.

11-26-2019, 06:45 PM	#4
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11-26-2019, 06:47 PM	#5
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I'm a big Banks fan, so I'm looking forward to this.

11-26-2019, 06:58 PM	#6
h0h0x Expert Member Member since:Jun 2018 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:265 Blu-ray collection:827 Trading Score:167	Looking forward to this. I'm glad she's getting another opportunity. Charlie's Angels wasn't great, but I had enough fun with it and I believe she can do better.

11-26-2019, 07:13 PM	#7
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	This should go well after the disaster that was Charlie's Angels

11-26-2019, 07:59 PM	#9
thecooldud Banned Member since:Jul 2017 Location:The interior of my own mind 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:929 Blu-ray reviews:1	Hollywood and politics, the only places you can keep on failing upwards.

11-26-2019, 08:20 PM	#11
ps3bd_owner Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011	She's gonna blame me and I have nothing to do with it.

11-26-2019, 10:15 PM	#12
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11-26-2019, 10:39 PM	#13
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	Why is Universal making both The Invisible Man and The Invisible Women. Are they trying to appeal to the Invisible Audience?

11-27-2019, 12:17 AM	#18
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102

11-27-2019, 12:38 AM	#20
CelluloidPal Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2017	Is Universal seriously trying to deep six this new Dark Universe? First they hire Paul Feig, now this.

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