Under The Skin

Most people know of Scarlett Johansson from the Avenger films, but we forget how really great of an actress she actually is. Under The Skin is that reminder and also for the director and co-writer Jonathan Glazer who's previous work included the unique film Birth. An alien takes up residence in a female body and consumes the bodies of men she subtly seduces.  Sounds straightforward enough in plot, but Under The Skin is far more complex and surprising than that.  It's also a gritty and visually stunning movie, equally balanced by Johansson's nuanced performance that speaks to humanity and how we see ourselves.