An enigmatic woman, played by Scarlett Johansson, spends her time driving her van around Scotland. She occasionally stops to talk to men and seduce them. After convincing her male preys to get in the vehicle, she brings them home where they mysteriously vanish into a dark liquid. Inside, their bodies disappear. Only their skins remain floating. Whereas everything goes as planned, the young alien, who increasingly feels human, decides to let one of her targets escape.
Saying Under the Skin is an exceptional masterpiece barely embraces the beauty and intelligence displayed by this cinematic jewel. Jonathan Glazer’s work is stunning and fascinating. This film reconnects with science fiction’s roots, seriously scorning these empty, pointless and superficial Hollywood productions that dare present themselves as sci-fi. Under the Skin is magnificent and dazzling. The use of non-actors, spontaneous dialogues and hidden cameras mixed with staged and scripted scenes tend to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, brilliantly reflecting the core principle of science fiction. Scenes are slow to let viewers appreciate the environment and accompany the young alien on her journey. Silences are powerful and make the film even more captivating. Moreover, Under the Skin bravely shows naked bodies of both women and men. Nevertheless, nudity, here, is not displayed à la Game of Thrones, in other words, uselessly. This nudity really serves the film’s ambitions. The skin is the only thing that ties her to her humanity. The moment when she observes herself in the mirror is exquisite and crucial to see how she associates her body to her emergent humanity.
Under the Skin is a complex cinematic experience as it deeply challenges the audience. Viewers are tested and shaken. The main message is never clear, making the storyline smart and fabulous. Far from giving all the answers to viewers, Under the Skin plays with different meanings and symbols. The audience has to engage with the film’s polysemy. Every interpretation seems possible. Whilst some of us will see the anti-patriarchal stance taken by the film, others will think it denounces today’s society privileging appearances over minds.
Overall, Under the Skin is a hypnotic and unique film which does not let anyone indifferent. Without exaggerating, this film is pure art.
Not just a film 
Great review. It’s a truly unique film that i was captivated by. I wrote a review a while back but was nowhere near as eloquent as this one!