November 25th 2024.
Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig once teamed up on the big screen in 2007, but it seems their collaboration has been largely forgotten over the years. The film, titled "The Invasion," was a thriller directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and also starred the then-56-year-old James Bond star and the 57-year-old Academy Award-winning actress.
Despite its star-studded cast, "The Invasion" failed to make an impact at the box office, only earning a fraction of its £60million budget. This was partly due to its unfortunate timing, as it was released during the same week as the highly anticipated "Bourne Ultimatum" and just two weeks after "The Simpsons Movie."
The film, which follows a psychiatrist who discovers that people around her are changing after a space shuttle crashes on Earth, was originally intended to be a remake of the 1956 film "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers." However, it was reworked to fit modern times instead. Despite its potential, the film was met with harsh criticism and currently holds a low 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
But now, 17 years after its release, the film has resurfaced on social media thanks to an Instagram account with over six million followers. The post, which features a clip from the film, has received over 370,000 likes and thousands of comments from fans who fondly remember the overlooked thriller. Some have even called for a 4K re-release, suggesting that perhaps 2024 could finally be "The Invasion's" year to shine.
Interestingly, "The Invasion" was not the first adaptation of Jack Finney's 1955 novel. The story has been adapted into films in 1956, 1978, and 1993, with the 2007 version being the most recent. Despite its lack of success at the time, the film may have a chance for redemption with the help of streaming services and social media.
So, if you're in the mood for a forgotten gem, you can now watch "The Invasion" on Prime Video. And who knows, maybe it will become a cult classic in the near future. If you have any thoughts on this, feel free to share them with us – we'd love to hear your opinion. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, you can get in touch with our entertainment team via email or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. We're always looking for new and exciting stories to share with our readers.
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