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The Eye

  • 2008
  • 16
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
56K
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Jessica Alba in The Eye (2008)
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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 realize... Read allViolinist 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.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.

  • Directors
    • David Moreau
    • Xavier Palud
  • Writers
    • Sebastian Gutierrez
    • Yuet-Jan Hui
    • Oxide Chun Pang
  • Stars
    • Jessica Alba
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Parker Posey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • David Moreau
      • Xavier Palud
    • Writers
      • Sebastian Gutierrez
      • Yuet-Jan Hui
      • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Stars
      • Jessica Alba
      • Alessandro Nivola
      • Parker Posey
    • 180User reviews
    • 172Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos8

    The Eye
    Trailer 2:08
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    The Eye: Fingers
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    The Eye: Showering
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    The Eye: Car Accident
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    The Eye: Who Is She?
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    The Eye: Cellular Memory
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    Jessica Alba, Xavier Palud, and David Moreau in The Eye (2008)
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    Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba
    • Sydney Wells
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Dr. Paul Faulkner
    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Helen Wells
    Rade Serbedzija
    Rade Serbedzija
    • Simon McCullough
    Fernanda Romero
    Fernanda Romero
    • Ana Christina Martinez
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Rosa Martinez
    Obba Babatundé
    Obba Babatundé
    • Dr. Haskins
    Danny Mora
    Danny Mora
    • Miguel
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Alicia
    Brett A. Haworth
    • Shadowman
    Kevin Phan
    Kevin Phan
    • Tomi Cheung
    • (as Kevin K.)
    Tamlyn Tomita
    Tamlyn Tomita
    • Mrs. Cheung
    Esodie Geiger
    Esodie Geiger
    • Nurse
    Karen Elizabeth Austin
    Karen Elizabeth Austin
    • Mrs. Hillman
    • (as Karen Austin)
    Ryan J. Pezdirc
    • Nurse Room Attendant
    James Salas
    • Jim
    Brett O'Mara
    • Brett
    • (as Brett Omara)
    Landall Goolsby
    Landall Goolsby
    • Alex
    • Directors
      • David Moreau
      • Xavier Palud
    • Writers
      • Sebastian Gutierrez
      • Yuet-Jan Hui(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
      • Oxide Chun Pang(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To prepare for her role, Jessica Alba took violin lessons for six months, which she started while filming Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). She also learned basic Braille.
    • Goofs
      Near the beginning when Sydney pours herself a glass of iced tea, the level in the glass decreases between shots, before she even starts to drink from it.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Jessica Alba/Julie Chen/The Whigs (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 5 in F Major (Spring), Op. 24
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Arranged by Ceiri Torjussen

    User reviews180

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    3/10
    It Could Have Been So Much More...
    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.
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    • Feb 2, 2008

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2008 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Con Mắt Âm Dương
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque National Dragway - 5700 Bobby Foster Rd, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Lions Gate Films
      • Paramount Vantage
      • Cruise/Wagner Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $31,418,697
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,425,776
      • Feb 3, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $58,010,320
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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