Underrated Horror Movie of the Month: THE EYE
Sydney Wells (Jessica Alba) lost her sight in a terrible accident at only five years old. Since then, she has learned to 'see' the world through her other senses. However, to regain her vision, Sydney agrees to a cornea transplant. After the surgery, everything takes a weird turn when Sydney begins to see strange and terrifying visions. With help from her doctor, she sets out to track down the person who donated her new eyes. Can Sydney get to the root of what is happening to her before tragedy strikes?
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The Eye stars Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz, Rade Šerbedžija, Fernanda Romero and Rachel Ticotin. Yuet-Jan Hui and Oxide Chun Pang wrote the screenplay for the 2002 film Jian Gui (The Eye) from Hong Kong, on which this movie is based. Sebastian Gutierrez wrote the film's script. David Moreau and Xavier Palud directed it.
This film has a 22 percent Tomatometer rating and a 43 percent Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Fun Fact: This is an American remake of a Hong Kong horror titled Jian Gui. My Thoughts
Because The Eye is a remake, it is impossible for anyone who has seen both versions not to compare them. Sadly, I have not seen Jian Gui due to its lack of availability. While I would love to watch the source material, not seeing it means I went into this movie without preconceived notions.
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As always, I took a stroll through online reviews to discuss viewers' main concerns with the film. One of the biggest complaints came from comparing it to its predecessor. This type of issue is something that happens with every horror remake. The way I see it, there is no way for any remake to live up to the original; however, that does not mean it is not a good movie in its own right.
Another frequently repeated issue is calling The Eye boring and uneventful. I have a lot of thoughts on this one. This movie is not a blood-and-guts type, and it is not the 'jump scare around every corner' type. It is, however, a subtle kind of horror. The suspense builds because the things she sees are not typical ghosts, and she never knows if the person, place or situation is substantial or a spirit. Her dreams immerse Sydney in deadly circumstances that are not her own experiences, yet she feels them nonetheless.
Imagine choking on smoke from a fire that happened to someone else. Consider walking down the street and passing a frightened young woman only to look over and see she is the now-deceased victim of a car accident.
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Moving on from the review comments, I want to talk about Jessica Alba. Her performance in this movie is stunning. She nails the character nuances and provides an incredible experience. Along the same line of thinking comes my one complaint: Doctor Paul. He was supposed to be Sydney's love interest, but there was no chemistry between the two. Of course, this was likely compounded by the horrible tropes heaped upon the character. He thought Sydney was crazy, didn't believe her until it was almost too late and made her feel poorly about herself. He came across as a total ass.
Finally, the effects. The Shadowman appeared wispy and almost smoke-like. The fire crackled and whipped and devoured anything in its path. I am, overall, quite pleased with the effects. Final Thoughts
While The Eye may not be on the same level as its source material, it is a creepy supernatural story I highly recommend. It is available to stream on HBO Max and The Roku Channel for anyone interested in giving it a chance.
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There you have it, horror lovers, another underrated horror in the books. Have you seen this one? Let me know in the comments. Also, let me know which movie you think I should feature next. Until next time, enjoy the trailer for The Eye below.
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