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The Eye

The Eye

5,9 /10 (1,153 Votes)
2008 EN 98 min

Overview

Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people.

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Release date

01/02/2008

Votes

1,153

Popularity

2.8

How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

98 min

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$58,010,320

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RalphRahal

2025-02-08

⭐ 4

The Eye had the potential to be a gripping psychological horror, but it fell short in depth and originality. The plot follows a familiar formula without bringing much new to the table, making it predictable despite some intriguing moments. The directing is solid, with well-timed transitions and a smooth shift into the second act. Cinematography stands out in certain scenes, especially with the contrast between reality and visions, and small production details show attention to realism. However, while the visuals are effective, they don't fully compensate for the film’s lack of emotional weight…

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