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- 2003
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2003
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2003
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
- 2003
- R
- Palm Pictures
- 1 h 39 m
The Eye
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6.8
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
66
69% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
27% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
66
69% Positive
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
27% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
A brilliant little exercise. As a horror movie, it packs one genuine scare after another, right up to the moment of its inconceivably ghastly end. As a mystery, it unfolds with an almost supernatural elegance. And as a metaphor for the movies themselves, it's truly exceptional.
Despite an overwrought finale, this stylish horror film is genuinely creepy. See it before the inevitable Hollywood remake.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.8
79% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
14% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
7% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
6.8
79% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
14% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
7% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Mun is a girl of twenty blind since the age of two years, which, thanks to a corneal transplant from a donor unknown, regains his sight. After a while, however, Mun also begins to see visions of mysterious and very disturbing. In fact, now she is able to see the souls of the dead that in the beginning, since he could not yet see well, she mistook for real people. She not only sees dead people, but also creatures dressed in black and the pure white face that accompany the souls when they die. This will be the beginning of a nightmare for her. The movie the Pang brothers is formed by a cast of great actors. The plot is not very original, but the film works thanks to an excellent director who manages to combine the tension and fear with some really dramatic and moving.
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This is a more thoughtful but less intense version of The Grudge (2002). It also has shades of Final Destination (2000) except on a far more intelligent scale. I really enjoyed this. It is not too scary so if you want an easier ride then this is perfect. It is very thoughtful so if you want to exercise your brain then this is perfect. Everything is very solid about the film and seems to have been completed to the highest standard. It is not too long although occasionally runs a little slow although this is barely a problem. I really liked it. It isn't scary but that is not what it was made for. Well worth watching.
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The Pangs deliver enough shivery scares to keep you up nights. Eyes wide shut.
The Coens have often been accused of coldness toward their characters, but the verve and wit of their films reveal genuine compassion and heart. Based on the evidence of this film, the Pangs aren't quite there yet.
This is the kind of movie you happen across on TV, and linger to watch out of curiosity, but its inspired moments serve only to point out how routine, and occasionally how slow and wordy, the rest of it is.
The Pang brothers rely heavily on visual razzle-dazzle (courtesy of cinematographer Decha Srimantra) and startling sound effects to work up the scares.
Like the horror-flick hacks who infest Hollywood like termites, the Pangs don't build suspense, they assault the senses with twitchy photography and Danny's editing.
The movie starts out as a horror film, but the scares are mostly scattershot. Afterwards, the film transforms into a romance, drama, and mystery. It works much more as a tragic thriller because it is very heart-rending, engrossing, and suspenseful. Recommended for Asian cinema connoisseurs.
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Production Company
Film Workshop,
Applause Pictures,
Mediacorp Raintree Pictures
Release Date Jun 6, 2003
Duration 1 h 39 m
Rating R
Tagline What if the reflection you see is not yours
Awards
Hong Kong Film Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Golden Horse Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations