New Extended Trailer For ‘Under the Skin’ Starring Scarlett Johansson
An extended trailer for Jonathan Glazer’s (Birth, Sexy Beast) strange and captivating upcoming sci-fi Under the Skin has been released. Based on Michael Faber’s novel of the same name, Under the Skin stars Scarlett Johansson as Laura, an alien sent from afar who’s equipped with enough human language and awesome seductive power to capture, destroy and presumably send home human males.
I saw the film at TIFF and I have to say that a more accurate synopsis would read: “Scarlett Johansson drives around Scotland in a white rapist van looking for lonely men to prey on.” The first half is far too repetitive but overall it’s a haunting, enigmatic, beautifully-shot film that features a truly incredible performance by Scarlett Johansson.
In search of loners, Laura (Scarlett Johansson) drives around the exquisitely moody landscapes of the Scottish highlands. She’s an alien, sent from afar and equipped with enough human language and awesome seductive power to capture, destroy and presumably send home human males. And then, her curiosity about her human body and an accidental act of pity disrupt her mission: talk about lost in translation! Jonathan Glazer, known for his brilliant music videos and SEXY BEAST, and cowriter Walter Campbell adapt Michael Faber’s acclaimed novel to create a surprisingly layered tale. UNDER THE SKIN begins like an effectively creepy sci-fi horror film, but soon deepens into a lyrical evocation of solitude and estrangement and a mournful lament for ephemeral earthly beauty. The photography by Daniel Landin is richly atmospheric, and Mica Levi’s musical themes provide an ominous depth.