Home Invasion

Chloe (Natasha Henstridge) and her stepson Jacob live on an island community. They are being targeted by a group of masked invaders. She calls home security and gets Mike (Jason Patric).

There are occurrences that don't pass the smell test. They don't seem right even if they are not impossible. It should be the easiest thing for these armed intruders to find Chloe and take her captive. One of their first objective should be getting the situation under control. They seem almost lackadaisical in their search. It should be more compelling action for them to escape into the rain. I know filming in the rain really sucks but as it stands, this movie doesn't work. On top of that, the home security stuff also seems unlikely. The only part I truly like is the bridge. The rest is less than thrilling.

A really nice film that proved an unexpected joy to watch. I say "unexpected" because of some of the appalling reviews seen here on IMDb, which - in my view - this film does not deserve.

It has a nice pace and storyline that will keep most people entertained and thrilled right to the end. Granted, it may not win an Oscar but it is well made and well acted. Definitely worth a watch despite the negative reviews, some of which I'm sure were written by people who either haven't seen the film or simply haven't a clue about what's good and what isn't. Yes, they're entitled to their opinions but those who are giving this one star clearly do not know what they're on about.

The story is good, the title gives a clue as to what it's about; I won't add any spoilers.

Your humble reviewer was 14 years old when "Species" came out, in 1995, and somehow managed to sneak into the theater even though I officially wasn't allowed yet. Hence, as a horny teenager, I witnessed on the big screen how the absolutely stunning Natasha Henstridge parades around topless non-stop and kills men while she mates.

Why am I writing this? How is this relevant? Mainly just to illustrate that Mrs. Henstridge will ALWAYS remain a goddess to me, and I can't bring myself to criticize her even though she hasn't starred in too many good movies since her big-bang debut. Same goes for "Home Invasion". Sure, it's a rip-off of David Fincher's "Panic Room" and Natasha hasn't got the same acting skills as Jodie Foster, but it's still a more than adequate thriller with a handful of effectively tense moments and Natasha as a strong female lead (with all her clothes on the entire time).

Chloe leads a luxurious life in a hi-tech and fully secured mansion in a residential area that can only be reached via a bridge. She's not very happy, though, since her husband is constantly absent, and his business is unknown to her. Oh yeah, also her stepson hates her. On night, when drinking wine and gossiping with her best friend, three violent gangsters - obviously acquainted with her hubby - forcefully invade the house in search of something valuable. Cut off from the mainland, Chloe's only hope are the house's advanced security systems and the contact with remote security agent Mike.

It's not very plausible most of the time, especially because the bad people don't even bother to look around a corner or open a closet whilst "searching" for Chloe and her son, but the pacing is fast, and Natasha turned into a Milf over the years, so it's good enough for me.

Definitely worth a watch but it was hard to root for any of the main characters. My jaw dropped several times at the stupid decisions they made along with the criminals. The end very disappointing and anticlimactic. Pretty cliche premise but I think the execution was good enough to still be enjoyable.

"Home Invasion" is a Crime - Drama movie in which we watch three intruders breaking into a house to steal something from a safe while a mother with her son are trapped inside and they are trying to stay safe.

I have to admit that I did not expect much from this movie and I was not disappointed after watching it. It was just another average crime movie which was consisted of very few good scenes, a simple but boring plot and some very poor interpretations made by its cast. The direction which was made by David Tennant was below average and I believe that he did not reach his potential despite the simple plot of the movie. Finally, I have to say that I do not recommend anyone to watch this movie and if you want to watch a far better version of this movie just watch the movie "Panic Room" of 2002.