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A Bottom Feeder at Best

This film was shot before McGregor's popularity soared in Phantom Menace and Judd's stint in Double Jeopardy. That said, it's clear the studio's only goal in taking this debacle off the shelf was to recoup some of it's money with star power. Unfortunately, it's an embarassment for them both and painful to watch. All the elements exist for a hip, alternative, thinking-man's thriller, however the director is unable to capitalize on the original premise or the talent at hand. Judd is suppose to be a master of disguise, and yet we never believe her to be smart or dangerous as she parades around in her conspicuously loud outfits and bad wigs. Same is true for McGregor, a seasoned spy who hunts Judd wearing a bright red jacket. The workaholic McGregor has been abandoned by his family but still sees visions of his daughter and talks to her. This begins as a mildly interesting plotline, however, the young actress is annoying and the editor agrees;she disappears half way through the film. Jumper cables produce more sparks than what McGregor and Judd are able to muster which only begs the question--why is he so captivated with her? It's best to just block out the fact that k.d. lang is even in this movie. Surprisingly, the most intertesting part of this film is Jason Priestly as a bleached blond junkie. Enough said.

It's real obsession, and it's wonderfully told!

What a movie! First of all is a great story. As a voyeur of our century Ewan McGregor follows Ashley Judd in her road to nowhere, because only the pain of someone else can make you forget yours. Like in Hitchcock's Vertigo you can feel how love can come from a void inside. A real obsession that makes a man forget all his world to find a relief from his suffering. Great characters and very good actors for a movie that really shocks you.

Excellent film, abstract and moving...

It's true, this movie isn't for people who would like to have it all spelled out for them. It isn't a story to watch if you can't pay close attention to facial expressions, details, emotions... But my friend and I watched this movie seven times in two weeks. I would have seen it again, but it was gone so quickly! Every frame was thought out perfectly, and the more I saw the movie, the more details I noticed in the background. Both the directing and the acting were spectacular. And the soundtrack/score is just beautiful. I hope it is released for sale soon... I can't wait to own this movie.

Finally! A real hero...

Ewan McGregor gives us a reason to fight for love again- something The Green Mile stole without resolve. This movie offers fascinating dialogue, a complex storyline, and the best cinemetography in years. Eight stars...

A misunderstood, yet plotless movie

If you are simply a fan of Ashley Judd or Ewan MacGregor, then you will probably like this film. If, however, you want a great psychological thriller with great actors, look elsewhere. Most people misunderstood this movie because they did not catch on to the true nature of Ashley and Ewan's relationship (there was only one real clue, and it was at the end). Once you realize that relationship, then the movie makes some sense when you consider Ashley's and Ewan's actions. But that completely throws reality out the door because the time frame of the movie would be absolutely wrong. If you consider the more commonly taken relationship between Askley and Ewan, then their actions in the movie make no sense, and the plot is pointless. The actors and director do everything they can to make this picture worth watching, but it is impossible to simply watch this movie for its art, and ignore the plot.

'EYE' cant set sight, well enough.

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER, is the type of art film that tries despretley to be original, but in doing that messes itself up all together. Now i like Ashley Judd, i think she is a great actress, but i wonder why she would choose such a pointless movie, that only sees her as a demonic, and vengful, how should i put this, whore. Her and Ewan McGregor have done outstanding films in their time, but the chemistry and articulstion between the two goes nowhere, and nowhere fast. Katy Lang and Jason Preisley show up for no reason, except to seduce people's attention towards this unseductive film. I wish Judd would have put more time in to something that was actually worth watching. D

Eye of the Beholder

Eye of the Beholder has to be one of the greatest films of the year if you are artistic and enjoy beautiful and intelligent films. The story is completely original and I believe one really beocmes captivated by the obsessive and sweet love strory. Being a great fan of Ewan McGregor, and seeing just about all of his movies, this is a must see! Though his dialogue is limited, his acting is put to the test as he is required to convey the character through facial expressions and simple guestures. He certaintly captured the true soul of the "Eye" and made us simpithize with his desperate quest. Ashley Judd's acting is definitely at its best in this film! She has never done better. This movie is truley a landmark!

Stylish and haunting

I believe that this film has succumb to the same fate that Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut' did - poor/misleading ad campaigns. I had heard nothing about this film before I went to see it. All I knew was that it starred Ewan McGregor - and as a fan of the actor who knows the type of films he is usually associated with (Trainspotting, The Pillow Book, Rogue Trader) I was not expecting this to be a simple or easy film at all. And thankfully, it was not.

I absolutely loved the film and its case study on a man who against his better judgment falls in love with a serial killer. The visuals and characters were all very interesting and while there were a few parts that I found boring, my attention did not wander far. I overheard many, *many*, people say that the film was boring and pointless as they left the theater. Not until I saw the trailers did I realize why so many people were disappointed with the film. It makes the movie appear to be a fast paced thriller - and 'Eye' most certainly *is not*. Ultimately, this is going to be a personal call. If you like complex and (above all else) off-beat films that require you to think, then this is certainly for you. If, however, you prefer explosions and constant gun-fights (I am not suggesting there is anything wrong with that - hell, I'm also a big John Woo fan :), then I would suggest passing on this. Or at least waiting for the video release.

A Quirky Suspense/Love Story

I just saw this movie last night, and I really loved it! The plot was quite original and also suspenseful. Both of the starring actors are fantastic! Go see it!

Both Stars For Ashley - The Rest Get Zero

Ashley Judd is one of the most beautiful, talented actresses in the world today. Unfortunately, at times she picks very poor movies in which to show these qualities. This movie is quite frankly one of the worst I have seen in years, and if it weren't for Ashley, I would have stopped watching before the it-couldn't-come-soon-enough end.

The story of some British spy/law enforcement/who knows what (played by Ewan McGregor), who ends up on the trail of a serial killer (Judd). Soon enough, he falls in love with her and acts as her guardian angel. This could have been a good movie, but the story is poorly told, the actors other than Judd give very poor performances, and the result is a boring movie that despite its twists and turns is just about as exciting as watching paint dry.

McGregor is an otherwise fine actor who doesn't really show much here. In support, k.d. lang shows why she is more well known as a singer by acting about as well as a block of wood. (Why do otherwise successfull singers try to be actors?) Stephan Elliot does nothing and Kieth Claude Russell should be locked up for life for his part in this movie.

Do yourself a favor and avoid this one at all costs. Even if you are the biggest Ashley Judd fan in the world, you will not find anything worth while about this one.

Eye Of The Beholder

This is a wonderfull movie with amazing acting talent. It really makes you think.

Avoid.

I JUST finished watching this one. I knew how it HAD to end. Too predictable. About half way into the movie I became grateful that I had earned it as a free rental. Not worth the renting price, in my opinion.

Avoid.

I JUST finished watching this one. I knew how it HAD to end. Too predictable. About half way into the movie I became grateful that I had earned it as a free rental. Not worth the renting price, in my opinion.

No great effects for those with DVD players either.

Rent it first...

... but only if you have a second movie to not ruin the day. I made the mistake and did not read any reviews. Now I feel ashamed to own just another really bad movie. The other movies that I need to hide are: Homefries (being cheap is not a good enough reason to buy a movie), The Omega Code (this one is REALLY bad) and Existenz (read the reviews).

Eye of the .... who?

We rent a lot of movies and we usually pick the ones that have had gooed reviews ... boy, I wish we had read the reviews for this one before renting it. Can they possibly make a movie more pointless and meaningless than this one ... my guess it no.

Eye Of The Betrayer

I betrayed myself by keeping my buttocks stuck to the couch and my eyes peeled to the screen with hopes that this movie would get better. It just went on and on and on and on and it still didn't have an ending!

Pointless Confusion

This movie is just so pathetic. Ewan MacGragor follows around Ashley Judd - spying on her & supposedly protecting her (from herself I imagine). I was actually looking forward to watching this movie - I thought it looked pretty interesting. What a mistake. I purchased it & will never watch it again. Judd goes on a sort of man-killing spree while MacGregor watches her from afar. He feels sorry for her because she was abandoned as a child by her father. MacGragor's daughter was taken from him by his wife. But that doesn't stop him from imagining that his daughter is near throughout the entire movie. Her antics are just so annoying. The appearances of his daughter add nothing to the already confusing movie. Jason Priestly plays the small part of a psycho that does get the best of Judd until her "angel" comes to rescue her. All in all I found this movie boring, confusing and pointless. The end is the most pathetic of all. "I wish you love"...indeed

What a way to start the millennium.

I just happened to notice that *The Eye of the Beholder* is the first movie I've reviewed that was released in 2000. We can only go up from here.

Well, the movie's about a guy who works for some sort of British Secret Service thingy (it's never made clear what Agency it is, only that the Agency is inordinately fond of teleconferencing, which, considering the legions of clever hackers out there, is probably an unwise predilection). The guy stumbles across a really hot serial killer . . . or is she? I mean, later in the film, we're encouraged to forget all those stabbings in favor of developing a concern for her abused psyche. Imagine Hannibal Lecter dropped into *The Prince of Tides*, and you'll get the (preposterous) idea. Back to the Ewan McGregor character: he wears a big red parka and points a shotgun (which is really a camera. Why?) out the window at his lovely moll, in an clear effort to be inconspicuous. Ashley Judd, in the first half, at least has the pleasant diversions of playing Dress-Up with designer clothes and fun wigs (even though she's supposed to be on the lam). Unfortunately for her, though, she winds up as a waitress in a coffee shop in . . . Alaska! (Why?)

Along the way, the screenwriters muck up the "Elektra complex" and other suchlike Freudianisms. At one point, the Beholder and the Beholdee have a conversation during which the former says, "You're a person who lost her father; and I'm a man who lost his daughter." (all together now) Ewwww!

In summation: the filmmakers mistook incomprehensibility for entertainment. Please try again. Or, rather, don't.

Pointless

This movie is probably the worst storyline I have ever seen. Ewan MacGregor follows Ashley Judd around for months, spying on her & supposedly keeping her safe from harm. He looks into her background - finds out she was abandoned as a child by her father, feels empathy for her - because his wife took off with his daughter. A daughter he imagines seeing throughout the entire movie. There is no real plot, other thank that and the ending is pathetic. "I wish you love", indeed! Do not waste your money or time on this movie.

What's the Artist Name?

I just viewed "Eye Of The Beholder" saturday May 27,1999.I liked the movie somewhat; but the plot needed more work.I really love the song titled "I Wish You Love". I really would like to know the name of that particular artist.The credits at the end of the movie are so small I couldn't tell who performed it.This song has been performed by many artist, but I really love the way it's sung by this particular artist. I think this song was the best part of the movie. If someone knows the artist's name, please email me at:johnl30@excite.com