THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN is a '50s sci-fi flick based on a novel by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. I read the novel beforehand so I can confirm that this is true to the book and just as engaging. THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN is a hugely influential movie that really popularised the trend for "little people" movies, particularly thanks to its excellent special effects. Stuff like GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE and, of course, TV's LAND OF THE GIANTS all owe their dues to this.The story is simple and yet so effective: due to a series of unfortunate events, an ordinary husband finds himself shrinking in stature. The first half is almost comedic in its depiction of his unusual plight, but the second half is where it gets really interesting; the guy is trapped in a house with ordinary household critters turning into deadly monsters due to his extreme size reduction.The special effects are still highly impressive and there are only a couple of dodgy shots where the main character appears see-through. The action scenes with the cat and spider are the highlights, of course, but I also enjoyed watching the character working out how to overcome various obstacles. Hell, I've always loved the idea of tiny characters struggling with their world - I used to read Pratchett's Bromeliad trilogy and THE BORROWERS as a kid, for instance - so I was predisposed to love this one too.
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