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Release Date:
1 February 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours? more
Plot:
The remake of the Hong Kong film "Jian Gui", a woman who receives an eye transplant that allows her to see into the supernatural world. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins
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2 nominations
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jessica Alba | ... | Sydney Wells |
 | Alessandro Nivola | ... | Dr. Paul Faulkner |
 | Parker Posey | ... | Helen Wells |
 | Rade Serbedzija | ... | Simon McCullough |
 | Fernanda Romero | ... | Ana Christina Martinez |
 | Rachel Ticotin | ... | Rosa Martinez |
 | Obba Babatundé | ... | Dr. Haskins |
 | Danny Mora | ... | Miguel |
 | Chloe Moretz | ... | Alicia (as Chloë Grace Moretz) |
| Brett A. Haworth | ... | Shadowman |
| Kevin K. | ... | Tomi Cheung |
| Tamlyn Tomita | ... | Mrs. Cheung |
 | Esodie Geiger | ... | Nurse |
| Karen Austin | ... | Mrs. Hillman |
| Ryan J. Pezdirc | ... | Nurse Room Attendant |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for violence/terror and disturbing content.
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Runtime:
98 min | Turkey:92 min (DVD version)
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44048) |
Singapore:PG |
Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) |
UK:15 |
Netherlands:16 |
Argentina:16 |
Malaysia:U |
Australia:M |
Ireland:15A |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Finland:K-15 |
Taiwan:R-12 |
Italy:T |
Norway:15 |
South Korea:15 |
Germany:16 |
Brazil:14 |
France:U (with warning)
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Trivia:
While the supernatural elements of the film are pure fiction, the basic idea behind the concept isn't and is based on the real phenomenon of "cellular memory".
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Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Sydney and Paul walk over to the Mexican child to ask him about the fire, in the shot of Paul talking to him, you can clearly see the cameraman's shadow cast on the ground to the right.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Teen on Skateboard: Oh shit! Thanks, I didn't see that.
Sydney Wells: Neither did I.
Sydney Wells: [voice-over while Sydney walks in the street and settles in a café] People say seeing is believing, but for me, that's not entirely true. I lost my sight when I was five years old. Those memories of what I have seen have faded so much that I doubt I'd even recognize myself anymore. Now I see using my other senses. I can smell the rain before it drops, but I can't watch it fall. I can feel the sun on my face, but I can't see it rise or set. I want to see the world like everyone else, to see the sun, the rain, the music. Oh I bet music looks beautiful.
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Teen on Skateboard: Oh shit! Thanks, I didn't see that.
Sydney Wells: Neither did I.
Sydney Wells: [voice-over while Sydney walks in the street and settles in a café] People say seeing is believing, but for me, that's not entirely true. I lost my sight when I was five years old. Those memories of what I have seen have faded so much that I doubt I'd even recognize myself anymore. Now I see using my other senses. I can smell the rain before it drops, but I can't watch it fall. I can feel the sun on my face, but I can't see it rise or set. I want to see the world like everyone else, to see the sun, the rain, the music. Oh I bet music looks beautiful.
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Movie Connections:
Features "The Dresden Files" (2007)
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Soundtrack:
Happy Birthday to You
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FAQ
Is this film based on a book?Did I miss something? Why did a cornea transplant all the sudden allow her to HEAR the ghosts?
Did Sydney Wells lose her sight at the end of the movie?
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I really wanted this movie to be good. Really. I think Jessica Alba is an extremely talented actress, and I had high hopes for this movie. J horror remake, interesting premise, Jessica Alba...sounds good so far.
But this movie left me disappointed in when I saw it last night. The movie relies on cheap thrills that aren't frightening to the mature moviegoer. I should have expected this, as it was rated PG-13, but the theatre full of screaming 11 year olds at every jump was quite irritating.
When it was all over, The Eye left me wanting more. The only thinking and mystery in the movie is done for you and the "science-talk" from Alba seems unrealistic. It relies on loud noises and horror movie clichés at every turn. The Eye is a definite popcorn movie. It may be entertaining for younger viewers, but if you want a deeper and more engaging story, look elsewhere.