The Eye (2008) movie poster

The Eye (2008)

"How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 29% (RT: 22%, MC: 36) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHorrorThriller

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Director
Xavier Palud, David Moreau
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America, Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,132 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
22%
Metacritic
36
Cast
Jessica Alba as Sydney Wells
Alessandro Nivola as Dr. Paul Faulkner
Parker Posey as Helen Wells
Chloรซ Grace Moretz as Alicia Millstone
Rade ล erbedลพija as Simon McCullough
Mia Stallard as Little Girl
Obba Babatundรฉ as Dr. Haskins
Danny Mora as Miguel
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,132 votes. Critics scored it lower at 29%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Eye, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Xavier Palud, David Moreau cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Jessica Alba spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Eye is a 2008 drama, horror, thriller film directed by Xavier Palud, David Moreau. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,132 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Eye delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Eye (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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