The Pale Blue Eye

Netflix | Release Date: December 23, 2022

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 90 Ratings

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TVJerryDec 29, 2022

After a murder takes place at West Point Academy, a nearby detective (Christian Bale) is brought in to investigate. One of the first cadets he interviews is a young Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling, who not only bears a resemblance to theAfter a murder takes place at West Point Academy, a nearby detective (Christian Bale) is brought in to investigate. One of the first cadets he interviews is a young Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling, who not only bears a resemblance to the author but is the movie's standout performance). Director Scott Cooper has turned what could have been a standard murder mystery into a visually stylish procedural revolving around the strained relationship of the 2 men. Additionally, the gorgeous production design and dark, beautiful cinematography give the film a historical atmosphere. While the plot may be a bit convoluted, the production elevates the film to a more stylistic level.… Expand

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tjorven13Jan 9, 2023

Fine story, with a 180grade twist, in the end, very likable story.
The filming is very beautifully done, in a dark winter that with the colors of the dresses make it very nice. I would have done 100% the same as the main character if it hadFine story, with a 180grade twist, in the end, very likable story.
The filming is very beautifully done, in a dark winter that with the colors of the dresses make it very nice. I would have done 100% the same as the main character if it had happened to me for sure!… Expand

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barillasJan 7, 2023

Good mystery movie, very good acting. Chris Bale is always fantastic. Must see

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shoulderoforionJan 8, 2023

I thought The Pale Blue Eye was great fun. Melling is really showing us something here in his portrayal of Edgar Allen Poe, and Bale is his gruff everyman self, which is almost always worth watching. The story is on par from any otherI thought The Pale Blue Eye was great fun. Melling is really showing us something here in his portrayal of Edgar Allen Poe, and Bale is his gruff everyman self, which is almost always worth watching. The story is on par from any other hardboiled private eye mystery, with the added bonus of it being a period piece. I liked it a whole lot more than most others seemed to. Was a nice surprise.… Expand

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rihegJan 8, 2023

Certainly not for the critics because ideology is not the highest priority here. Casting, however, is and the acting is in a class of its own. All in all a good mystery movie. The setting is interesting because I haven’t seen much on theCertainly not for the critics because ideology is not the highest priority here. Casting, however, is and the acting is in a class of its own. All in all a good mystery movie. The setting is interesting because I haven’t seen much on the serious side from this era and location, and the dialogue is excellent and correct for the time. All the way around you can tell it’s pretty high budget, The costumes look great too. There’s a lot to enjoy, but the most important thing in this genre is the writing, and I am satisfied, naturally plot twists is a must and it delivers reasonably well on that front too. I didn’t find it predictable or over-explaining and how refreshingly unwoke that is. Also I think the last 30 minutes set it apart and so while some might find it unnecessary, I quite enjoyed it.… Expand

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TomHugJan 10, 2023

Brilliant script, impeccably acted, directed in a manner that brings early 1800's to life. Thoroughly engrossing and entertaining.

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globalnomadJan 7, 2023

Once upon a midnight dreary / As I pondered, weak and weary / Over many a quaint and curious Netflix file of forgotten lore / I happened upon a strange, new cryptic picture show / Containing plot of Edgar Poe, causing heart to soar / 'TisOnce upon a midnight dreary / As I pondered, weak and weary / Over many a quaint and curious Netflix file of forgotten lore / I happened upon a strange, new cryptic picture show / Containing plot of Edgar Poe, causing heart to soar / 'Tis atmospheric set and dialogue deep / Gothic, great and nothing more / Can one resist Lenore and Poe? / Quoth the raven, nevermore… Expand

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DubeauJan 11, 2023

Pale blue eye was a good mystery movie. The story is interesting, except maybe for the horror part, but I think it was a necessary part. It was needed to work with the ending. The dialogues are the strong part of the film. The acting wasPale blue eye was a good mystery movie. The story is interesting, except maybe for the horror part, but I think it was a necessary part. It was needed to work with the ending. The dialogues are the strong part of the film. The acting was really great. I especially like the Poe actor. The filming, on the other hand, wasn't always good. Some sequences were poorly lighted, others with questionable choices of angles and settings. Maybe some moments are a bit dull, but not too many. The twist at the end was worth the wait. Unlike Glass Onion, it is revealed in a timely manner. I give it 78%. Great acting and for Poe, it's better to have subtitles.… Expand

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danny1952Jan 6, 2023

II just saw The Pale Blue Eye and am still moved by Christian Bale's nuanced and captivating performance.

Yes, it's a fascinating "whodunnit", but for me, the linchpin of the film is the spirit of solidarity between two men united by theII just saw The Pale Blue Eye and am still moved by Christian Bale's nuanced and captivating performance.

Yes, it's a fascinating "whodunnit", but for me, the linchpin of the film is the spirit of solidarity between two men united by the loss of a loved one and an investigation into a series of murders. It is almost a father-son relationship that develops between Landor and Poe.

Some critics have criticized the ending of the film, which corresponds perfectly to the ending of Louis Bayard's novel. What did they want the director to do, betray Bayard's novel on which the film is based? Others have said that Christian Bale "faded away" before Melling's stunning performance. These people fail to see the real talent, which is not in the mannerism or extravagance of speech and gesture, which suited Poe well, but in the simple, raw truth of the emotion visibly felt by Bale and evident in every expression on his face and in every vibrant word he speaks about Landor's missing daughter.

For me, this is a film to see again and again, which might help some people better understand what really happened there.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJan 15, 2023

The Pale Of Blue Eye is one of the most clever and intriguing Mystery Thriller film i've ever watch, an unpredictable twist after twist that are so smart and quite shocking, an incredible build up from the beginning to the end fills with theThe Pale Of Blue Eye is one of the most clever and intriguing Mystery Thriller film i've ever watch, an unpredictable twist after twist that are so smart and quite shocking, an incredible build up from the beginning to the end fills with the obvious great performance by Christian Bale but the one that for me stood out the most is Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe, his performance deserve an oscar nomination for best supporting actor because his performance amazed me everytime he is on screen, and what a story again man!, it's a very engaging, intense, clever, and exciting mystery story, so well written, The Pale Of Blue Eye could've been in my honorable mention of 2022 if it's release earlier but as it is i think it's one of the best Mystery Thriller films i've ever seen, it's entertaining to watch, it's so clever and it's engaging, it's so good, and not to mention the rest of the supporting cast also from Toby Jones and Lucy Boynton, they were all fantastic, i highly recommended The Pale Of Blue Eye.… Expand

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redmendezJan 30, 2023

interesante adaptación sin guevonadas progres, respetando la época recordando

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endr1Jan 10, 2023

It’s not perfect. But it’s not bad. Seldom semplicistic on Poe’s figure. Investigation story-line not memorable and the academy world description is a bit cliche.
But I enjoyed watching it. It is always a pleasure seeing Bale acting

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Broker2022Jan 8, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid and calmly made film with a historical backdrop of the West Point Academy of the year 1830. The suspense curve builds slowly but steadily. Narratively very dense. Played well and convincingly by Christian Bale in the lead role who has to solve a criminal case. The atmosphere is well captured (for example, the burning candles in the evening). You can tell the director put a lot of effort into it. All in all a good film based on the novel by Louis Bayard. I haven't read the novel, so I can't judge whether the original novel has been implemented well. Still worth seeing.… Expand

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Pan_KrytykMar 5, 2023

A mnie się podobał ten film. Jak zwykle niektóre opinie są niedorzeczne. Po co je piszą ci pseudo dziennikarzyny.

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