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Parker Posey, Jessica Alba, Alessandro NivolaDirectors: Xavier Palud, David Moreau
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
To date, the scariest film I've seen is THE RING - it's chilling and compelling and there's something about the horror of it that stays with you for days after you've seen it. I don't tend to like watching things that are tooo scary, especially supernatural horror and when I saw the cinema trailer for THE EYE I was quite torn as it looked like a brilliant film but something that would be a nightmare for me to watch!! I'm a big Jessica Alba fan though and really wanted to see her in this role so I plucked up the courage and got it on DVD!
This film is very watchable - it's got everything: thrills, suspense, suprise, a good storyline and it IS scary. However, I can also see why hardcore horror fans would find this a bit tame. Don't let the negative reviews put you off though - I admit the film doesn't have the kind of sophistication that something like THE RING has and I did finish watching the film feeling like I wanted something a little more especially in the first half of the film which could do with having a few more spine-tingling chills & thrills. Despite this though, it is a thoroughly enjoyable film - the blind girl getting someone elses eyes (and memories) is a cool concept and the film is nicely wrapped up at the end too - a welcomed change for these Japansese horrors!
Speaking of Japanese horrors, after seeing this, I went back to watch the original and I have to say I much rather preferred the remake - it definitely made more of an impression on me as it has much better execution and Jessica Alba plays her character convincingly well. It's pretty loyal to the original but the journey is more chillingly entertaining.
Overall, this is very worthy of it's 4 stars - hardcore horror fans may be a little disappointed but I think you will love this if (like me) you tend to enjoy your thriller/horror films and like to be scared but not so scared that you can't be left in the dark by yourself!! :)
This film is very watchable - it's got everything: thrills, suspense, suprise, a good storyline and it IS scary. However, I can also see why hardcore horror fans would find this a bit tame. Don't let the negative reviews put you off though - I admit the film doesn't have the kind of sophistication that something like THE RING has and I did finish watching the film feeling like I wanted something a little more especially in the first half of the film which could do with having a few more spine-tingling chills & thrills. Despite this though, it is a thoroughly enjoyable film - the blind girl getting someone elses eyes (and memories) is a cool concept and the film is nicely wrapped up at the end too - a welcomed change for these Japansese horrors!
Speaking of Japanese horrors, after seeing this, I went back to watch the original and I have to say I much rather preferred the remake - it definitely made more of an impression on me as it has much better execution and Jessica Alba plays her character convincingly well. It's pretty loyal to the original but the journey is more chillingly entertaining.
Overall, this is very worthy of it's 4 stars - hardcore horror fans may be a little disappointed but I think you will love this if (like me) you tend to enjoy your thriller/horror films and like to be scared but not so scared that you can't be left in the dark by yourself!! :)
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The main problem with this film is that it has a very 'seen it all before' feel to it. The film has plenty of genuinely scary imagery and the strange apparitions Jessica Alba's character starts seeing with her new eyes provide some very haunting scenes.
But as Alba's character becomes more aware that there's something very sinister about her eyes and decides to try and unearth some answers, the film then becomes very plodding and a little tedious. Each new revelation is accompanied by an obligatory scare but there's no shocks or surprises here, it's all very production-line, with the film makers making sure they tick all the right boxes for a horror.
The trouble now is that it's getting very difficult to tell films like The Eye, The Ring, The Grudge, etc. apart from one another. This J-Horror derived formula is becoming very tired and a bit stale and it really is time for Hollywood to show a bit of courage and bring something new to the horror genre.
But as Alba's character becomes more aware that there's something very sinister about her eyes and decides to try and unearth some answers, the film then becomes very plodding and a little tedious. Each new revelation is accompanied by an obligatory scare but there's no shocks or surprises here, it's all very production-line, with the film makers making sure they tick all the right boxes for a horror.
The trouble now is that it's getting very difficult to tell films like The Eye, The Ring, The Grudge, etc. apart from one another. This J-Horror derived formula is becoming very tired and a bit stale and it really is time for Hollywood to show a bit of courage and bring something new to the horror genre.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Only seen half of it because the disk had a chip underneath at the outer edge - hadn't realised when I put it in my player.
But I would like to see the rest of the film which at least says something about it.
So do NOT purchase this from enigmadirect!!! They've been unwilling to help replace it and I suspect they purchased a bulk load of damaged goods.
But I would like to see the rest of the film which at least says something about it.
So do NOT purchase this from enigmadirect!!! They've been unwilling to help replace it and I suspect they purchased a bulk load of damaged goods.
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Very good!!!!
Very good film with a great story, will keep you hooked till the end. If no-one else did, i know i thoroughly enjoyed it:D I would definitely recommend it
Published 2 months ago by potatoes;)
The Eye
A decent horror but not very scary, but it does have a few jumpy moments. Jessica Alba was great in this film and did a great performance.
Published 2 months ago by MissCxx
found better than original !
a good film to watch and even buy. jessica alba does a good perfomance as a blind woman who finally recieves a donor for a new pair of eyes. Read more
Published 12 months ago by zombie1
It's ok
It's not a big deal if you miss this one. The ads for the film when it was due to be released in cinemas was basically the best parts of the film, so if you saw them you've... Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Ms. R. Hookings
Definatly worth a viewing
Ok, simple basic plot, blind girl gets donner eyes, she can now see, but she sees other stuff as well, omg really scarry?, more predictable! Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. Binns
A good little horror!
I was pleasently suprised when I saw this. I was just expecting something the same as The Ring and The Grudge, but it was suprisingly good! Good chills and jumps in places too!
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by dosn't matter who I am
enyone got some clean underwear?! :-D
WOW!
this is one of the few films that genuinly scared me!! it was great! really cleaver, good acting, REALLY jumpy! Read more
this is one of the few films that genuinly scared me!! it was great! really cleaver, good acting, REALLY jumpy! Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by william gough
Not very chilly
First off this is no match on the original and it is made far worse by Jessica Alba's inability to act and her expressions run all the way from A to B. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by R. Way
Eye Didnt Like It Much.
Lots of reviewers here making comparisons to the "Japanese" original. Which in fact is not Japanese at all. It's a Chinese/Thai one. Read more
Published on 5 April 2009 by Osiris
Sadly disappointing remake
I remember seeing the very original of this movie (I think it may have been Cantonese or Thai, but definately not Japanese) and being both startled and left uneasy - as with the... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2009 by Dismal Angel
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