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The Eye

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
54K
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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.
IMDb RATING
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54K
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  • Directors
    • David Moreau
    • Xavier Palud
  • Writers
    • Sebastian Gutierrez(screenplay)
    • Yuet-Jan Hui(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
    • Oxide Chun Pang(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
  • Stars
    • Jessica Alba
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Parker Posey
  • Directors
    • David Moreau
    • Xavier Palud
  • Writers
    • Sebastian Gutierrez(screenplay)
    • Yuet-Jan Hui(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
    • Oxide Chun Pang(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
  • Stars
    • Jessica Alba
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Parker Posey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 176User reviews
    • 172Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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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(screenplay)
      • Yuet-Jan Hui(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
      • Oxide Chun Pang(2002 screenplay "Jian gui")
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    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 Four: 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 reviews176

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    6/10
    Descent thriller
    First am going to admit I didn't watch the original. Am not a guy that likes to watch foreign films, so I will spare you with any comparison. The movie at the beginning moves sort of slow. They do put some parts that are meant to scare the viewer, but they did seem contrived and really didn't scare me. But as the movie plot thickens, the movie starts having a real story, and it does entertain the viewer, not just a gimmick of spooky special effects, with absolutely no plot. I would give this movie a 6.5. It turns very solid towards the end.

    I do agree it could be a little bit tedious at the beginning, but if you are a guy that has the patience, towards the end, it picks up well. Not the scariest movie ever though, but in the end, it did deliver. I've seen way worse, and I think some are being somewhat to harsh.

    Solid move, a 6.5.
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    • May 17, 2008

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    FAQ9

    • What is 'The Eye' about?
    • Is this film based on a book?
    • How did Sydney become blinded at five?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • 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
      • Lionsgate
      • 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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