Under the Skin

2013
R
1h 48m

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6.3/10

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Drama Horror Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.A mysterious young woman seduces lonely men in the evening hours in Scotland. However, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.

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IMDb RATING

6.3/10

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POPULARITY

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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 23 wins & 111 nominations total

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Trivia
The men lured into the van by Scarlett Johansson's character were not actors. Jonathan Glazer had hidden cameras installed in the van and only informed the men afterwards that they were in a movie.

Goofs
When Laura is walking down the street before she trips, you can see reflections of a crew member in a high-vis vest helping the camera follow her down the street.

Quotes
Female: You're not from here? Where are you from?
Camper: I'm from Czech Republic.
Female: Why are you in Scotland?
Camper: I just... wanted to get away from it all.
Female: Yeah? Why here?
Camper: Because it's... It's nowhere.

Crazy credits
None of the characters are named in the closing credits: the cast-list is only a list of actors' names.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Venice Film Festival 2013 (2013)

Soundtracks
Real Gone Kid
Performed by Deacon Blue
Written by Ricky Ross
Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Licensed courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

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Scarlett in all her glory, Alien to me.

I am a Scarlett Johansson fan, ever since I saw her in "Horse Whisperer" in 1998. Realizing I had not seen this one yet, I managed to find it via the Kanopy streaming service through my public library's subscription.

It is not a mainstream movie, with a clear story and character motivations. It is a good watch for those who enjoy occasionally exploring alternative themes and filming styles. There is a vague opening, to suggest that an alien character has arrived and will explore Earth, in the process hunting down unsuspecting males. Scarlett Johansson plays the lead and is only known as "The Female."

All filmed in Scotland, much of it outside towns and cities in the unusual and mostly beautiful countryside. There isn't much action, nor is there much dialog. The film is atmospheric and attractive, and when it ends it is very easy to think "so what?"

I am glad I took the time to watch it but I will estimate that most lovers of clear-cut, mainstream movies will not enjoy it.