Paul Verhoeven, without a doubt, is one of cinemas very best auteurs.
Just like how the genres vary, when looking at Verhoevens films, so too does the quality.
He has made some misfires alongsidesome truly great all-time classics.
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Hollow ManfollowsKevin Bacons character as he becomes a willing test subject in a risky experiment involving invisibility.
It ultimately stands as Verhoevens film, and one thats stripped back from some of his usual excesses.
Theres no violence here, and sexual content that, at most, could be described as moderate.
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Maybe its just best to call it interesting but super uneven and leave it at that.
But, when its working, the relative lack of substance doesnt always feel like a hugely pressing issue.
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