FEATURE FILM

The Eye

5.9/10
TMDB1,213 votes
Original: 98 min

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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About The Eye

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

The Eye (2008) is a film in the drama, horror, thriller genres. Directed by , . The cast includes Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz.

Released
Original language
Runtime
98 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America, Canada
Production companies
Paramount Vantage, VN Productions, Cruise/Wagner Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Lionsgate
Writers
Sebastian Gutierrez

The Eye cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.9/10 from 1,213 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

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…

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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. Jessica Alba’s performance is serviceable but lacks the intensity needed to carry a psychological horror film. She maintains the same on-screen presence she’s known for, but it doesn’t elevate the script, which already struggles with depth. The supporting cast does a decent job, though no one truly stands out. The script itself feels basic, relying on surface-level tension rather than digging into the psychological aspects of the story. The sound design helps build atmosphere, but it doesn’t leave a lasting impact. Overall, The Eye is watchable with good production value and some eerie moments, but it doesn’t push boundaries or leave a strong impression.

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What is The Eye about?

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.

Who stars in The Eye?

Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz, Rade Šerbedžija, Mia Stallard. See the cast cards above for character names.

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