The Eye (2008/I)

Directors:

David Moreau
Xavier Palud

Writers (WGA):

Sebastian Gutierrez (screenplay)
Jo Jo Yuet-chun Hui (2002 screenplay "Jian gui") ...

Release Date:

1 February 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

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

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.

Plot Keywords:

Remake Of Asian Film | Little Girl | Fish Tank | Corneal Transplant | Heavy Rain

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

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 Millstone
Brett Haworth	...	Shadowman
Kevin K.	...	Tomi Cheung
Tamlyn Tomita	...	Mrs. Cheung
Esodi Geiger	...	Nurse
Karen Austin	...	Mrs. Hillman
Ryan J. Pezdirc	...	Nurse Room Attendant

Also Known As:

Ojo del mal, El (Argentina) (Mexico) (Venezuela) [es]
A Szem (Hungary) [hu]
Göz (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Mati, To (Greece) [el]
Ojo - Visones, El (Spain) [es]
Silm (Estonia) [et]

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for violence/terror and disturbing content.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

UK:15 | Argentina:16 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44048) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Ireland:15A | Australia:M | Netherlands:16 | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Italy:T | South Korea:15 | Taiwan:R-12 | Singapore:PG | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Germany:16 | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-15 | Norway:15 | Hong Kong:IIB

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Lionsgate

Trivia:

At one point Renée Zellweger was cast as the lead.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Helen drives Sydney home from the hospital, the camera outside the passenger seat window is reflecting in Sydney's sunglasses.

Quotes:

Alicia Millstone: I know you're scared. Don't be. 'Cause the world really is beautiful.

Movie Connections:

Features "The Dresden Files" (2007)

Cookie cutter rip-off with unneeded changes

If you watch this movie, be aware that Gin-Gwai (The Eye)came first. There have even been two sequels. The third one was called The Eye 10 as a marketing ploy by the US director. It is truly awful, so avoid it like the plague.

That being said, the thing that both US influenced versions have are a total lack of creativity, suspense, or originality. It is a pity that Ms. Alba chose this role, as it was merely a shell of the original film. Every scene was reproduced in a typical US-dumbed down format, with typical cheap Friday the 13th scares thrown in. This version ironically lost sight of the original vision of the Pang Brother's classic. Instead, they change key plot elements to "add to" the suspense, IE: American audiences can't think, so we have to hold up a sign that says "SCREAM".

Do yourself and others a favor and rent, or even better buy a copy of the original. You will not be disappointed. Sadly, the same cannot be said for yet another cheap, unimaginative, 80's camp pile of garbage rip-off in the mold of The Grudge, Hide and Seek, and Dark Water. Don't even waste your time downloading this tripe.