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Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) presents the story of Julia (Belén Rueda, The Orphanage), a woman suffering from a degenerative sight disease who finds her blind sister Sara hung in her basement. Despite all signs pointing to suicide, Julia decides to investigate what she intuitively feels is a murder case. Julia’s sight gradually deteriorates as she uncovers the terrifying truth about Sara's death, and an invisible man with a mysterious link to Sarah begins to stalk her and leave a series of unexplained deaths in his trail.
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Special Features:
- Interview with Guillermo Del Toro
- Interview with Guillem Morales
- Interview with Belén Rueda
- Interview with Lluís Homar
- B-Roll
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C DVD: LANGUAGES: Spanish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Spanish ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Julia (Rueda) is suffering from an inherited medical condition that is slowly robbing her eyesight. Her twin sister Sara shares the same affliction and has recently undergone an unsuccessful operation to reverse her transition into blindness. When Julia learns of her sister's death by suicide, she refuses to believe the police report. Along with her husband Isaac (Luis Homar), Julia begins questioning Sara's neighbours and retracing her recent past in search of a mysterious male friend who may be involved in her death. The stress of the loss and the unpleasant events that start to happen around her causes Julia's eyesight to rapidly diminish. She is tormented by an 'Invisible Man', and suffers several chilling confrontations in her attempts to unravel the mystery. ...Julia's Eyes (2010) ( Los ojos de Julia ) ( Lost Eyes ) (Blu-Ray)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By RubySlippers
Format:DVD
I saw this last night after it being made "Film of the Week" on BBC's Kermode & Mayo film review. It's a film that plays on some of our simplest fears - fear of the dark and fear of the unknown. And whilst I guessed what would happen in quite a few areas, there was one point in the film when I was completely engrossed in Julia's anxiety - like her, I didn't know who to trust and I doubted everything I suspected.
For me, the best thrillers are the ones that create atmosphere and this film does it brilliantly. I felt very uneasy and tense for a large part of it. Belén Rueda was great as Julia and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her ("The Orphanage" is now definitely on my 'to see' list). Just a slight warning if you're squeamish about eyes, there's one scene you might want to avoid, but don't let that put you off the rest of the film!
So why not 5 stars? A few things annoyed me - there's no way Julia would be allowed to stay in that house on her own after everything that happened and then there was the rusty, dark community centre (which, whilst visually and atmospherically great, was not very believable). BUT I have to agree with Mark Kermode's comment on the film: "If you can give me one of these every now and then - a proper, inventive psychological... that is put together with craftsman-like care and attention - that will keep me going."
For me, the best thrillers are the ones that create atmosphere and this film does it brilliantly. I felt very uneasy and tense for a large part of it. Belén Rueda was great as Julia and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her ("The Orphanage" is now definitely on my 'to see' list). Just a slight warning if you're squeamish about eyes, there's one scene you might want to avoid, but don't let that put you off the rest of the film!
So why not 5 stars? A few things annoyed me - there's no way Julia would be allowed to stay in that house on her own after everything that happened and then there was the rusty, dark community centre (which, whilst visually and atmospherically great, was not very believable). BUT I have to agree with Mark Kermode's comment on the film: "If you can give me one of these every now and then - a proper, inventive psychological... that is put together with craftsman-like care and attention - that will keep me going."
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S J Buck
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Format:DVD
This is a very tense thriller, which is certainly worth seeing. It keeps the suspense high throughout and as previous reviewers have said holds its secret until quite late in the film. Although I thought it became obvious long before then. The direction, acting and cinemaphotography is all excellent. So why not 5 stars I hear you say?
There are a number of flaws in the film which I'll describe without giving away the story. Why does Julia return to stay at her sisters house after her operation? This seems very unlikely given the circumstances, and to me is a rather contrived plot point. The idea of a scantily clad woman who is going blind chasing an unknown man down dark corridors is just pushing the boundaries of believability a little too far for me.
Finally and perhaps most importantly its just too relentless. There is no real letup in the thrill ride, which some may love, but I think a little time to develop some of the characters would have improved the film no-end.
All that said this is a well done thriller that I suspect most will enjoy (if you like that sort of thing) and I will happily watch it again at some point.
There are a number of flaws in the film which I'll describe without giving away the story. Why does Julia return to stay at her sisters house after her operation? This seems very unlikely given the circumstances, and to me is a rather contrived plot point. The idea of a scantily clad woman who is going blind chasing an unknown man down dark corridors is just pushing the boundaries of believability a little too far for me.
Finally and perhaps most importantly its just too relentless. There is no real letup in the thrill ride, which some may love, but I think a little time to develop some of the characters would have improved the film no-end.
All that said this is a well done thriller that I suspect most will enjoy (if you like that sort of thing) and I will happily watch it again at some point.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JennyD
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Format:DVD
Julia and her twin sister both suffer from a degenerative illness which will eventually render them both blind. When Julia's now blind sister kills herself Julia is at once convinced it wasn't suicide and embarks on her investigations. Interestingly for a thriller (and i'm giving away nothing by saying this) the viewer actually knows who the bad guy is for most of the film. Julia has actually met him but doesn't remember him because of his 'invisible' presence. When the 'revelation' happens it comes as no shock to the viewer and the whole reason why the bad guy is bad is simply absurd and never really explained. It must be said the cast are excellent in particular the actress who plays Julia herself but they are hampered by a frustrating script which thinks its much more profound and clever than it actually is. By the end of the film when we are AGAIN told that one could see the universe in Julia's eyes (how profound! how romantic!) i was ready to call it a day. Its a decent watch if you want to pass time but ultimately this is yet another film which uses the name of Guillermo Del Toro to sell it and like all those films you're left feeling abit cheated. In fairness there's actually a interview with Del Toro as part of the extras which i guess surely must mean he did have a hand in the film.
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It's always worthwhile watching Belen Rueda in anything, but the plot in this film was far too complicated for itself. Worth a viewing but by no means a classic.
Published 3 months ago by RONAN R OSULLIVAN
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Published 10 months ago by C. Clements
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Excellent!!
I absolutely loved watching this film. I saw it advertised on another disc and ordered it immediatly. It has English Subtitles but it didnt spoil it for me. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Welshdeb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Again another great film for Del Toro, keeps you grippped as usual.
wouldnt say this is a horror but a very tense thriller
A must see for thriller fans.
wouldnt say this is a horror but a very tense thriller
A must see for thriller fans.
Published 14 months ago by RW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must watch
An excellent film to keep you on the edge of your seat. If you liked The Orphanage, you will like this. Went down very well with my 19 year old who loves a scary movie.
Published 14 months ago by Ashey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good blu-ray, very good film
Audio-visual quality of the blu-ray is completely fine but nothing particularly notable or outstanding. Clearly better than DVD quality. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. M. T. Potter
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