ASP - EC Under the Skin

Spoilers ahead:

The first thing you'll notice when watching Under the Skin is that it is very, very, slow. Most of the shots in the film are elongated to a dramatic extent, and they tend to be rather silent. This makes the film all about the subtle things; the way Scarlett Johansson behaves from one scene, to another similar scene 20 minutes later into the film.
The slow pace of the movie is very important to the construction of the themes and mood. The whole film has this very surreal, detached vibe to it, which makes the audience very aware of Johansson's detachment and alienation from the society around her. In order to create this sensation, the film shots are lengthy and silent, which serves to build tension and mystery. Even the particularly bizarre sequences where she seduces and captures men are paced very slowly, forcing the audience to experience each moment in painstaking real time.
Of particular note is the scene where the second man watches the first one get sucked out of his skin in the dark. It is gruesome, shocking, and unapologetically long, watching what remains of him float through space, forcing the audience to be face to face with the grotesque occurrence. The slow pacing of the film makes these dramatic moments incredibly suspenseful, even though it was completely silent.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and it scratched an itch for something more cerebral than the common fare. I watched it with my roommates, and they were also transfixed by this strange little gem. The scenic shots are also gorgeous, and could serve as an advertisement for Scotland tourism.