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The Eye (2008)

15 98 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   1 February 2008 (USA)
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Ratings: 5.2/10 from 25,123 users   Metascore: 36/100 
Reviews: 140 user | 159 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com

A woman receives an eye transplant that allows her to see into the supernatural world. Remake of the Hong Kong film "Jian Gui".

Writers:

Sebastian Gutierrez (screenplay), Jo Jo Yuet-chun Hui (2002 screenplay "Jian gui"), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jessica Alba ...
Alessandro Nivola ...
Parker Posey ...
Rade Serbedzija ...
Fernanda Romero ...
Rachel Ticotin ...
Obba Babatundé ...
Danny Mora Danny Mora ...
Chloë Grace Moretz ...
Brett A. Haworth Brett A. Haworth ...
Kevin Phan Kevin Phan ...
Tomi Cheung (as Kevin K.)
Tamlyn Tomita Tamlyn Tomita ...
Esodie Geiger Esodie Geiger ...
Karen Austin Karen Austin ...
Ryan J. Pezdirc Ryan J. Pezdirc ...
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Storyline

The violinist Sydney Wells has been blind since she was five years old due to an accident. She submits to a surgery of cornea transplantation to recover her vision, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she's having strange visions. With the support of Dr. Paul Faulkner, Sidney finds who the donor of her eyes and begins a journey to find out the truth behind her visions. Written by Genesis Rojas, Caracas, Venezuela.  

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Plot Keywords:

Eye | Eye Transplant | Violinist | Surgery | Explosion  | See more »

Taglines:

You Won't Believe Her Eyes. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence/terror and disturbing content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English | Spanish (only a few lines)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

L'oeil See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,425,776 (USA) (3 February 2008) (2436 Screens)

Gross:

$56,964,642 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Co-directors Xavier Palud and David Moreau liked the fact they "could really work on what was not obviously supernatural" and that "there were great opportunities to play with the audience's minds, to show them things that they couldn't determine were real". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: 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. See more »

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.
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Connections

References Daredevil (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Happy Birthday to You"
Written by Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill) and Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill) See more »