( The Invasion , 2007) is a science fiction psychological thriller that serves as a modern reimagining of Jack Finney’s classic 1954 novel, The Body Snatchers . Running approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes, it features a star-studded cast including Nicole Kidman , Daniel Craig , and Jeremy Northam . Plot Overview
The story begins after the Space Shuttle Patriot explodes on re-entry, scattering fragments across the United States. These fragments carry an alien virus that begins to recode human DNA, turning people into detached, emotionless "automatons". ( The Invasion , 2007) is a science