Glad I didn't see that at the cinema.!! (Eye Of The Beholder (DVD))

Member Name: sikim

Product:	Eye Of The Beholder (DVD)
Date:	12/12/00 (7 review reads)
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Advantages: Ashley Judd, Ewan McGregor

Disadvantages: Poor direction, story and lack of any tension.

If you have to watch this film - please do it in the comfort of your living room, at least you will be able to hit the pause button and have a break to have a cup of tea.
I felt compelled to watch this because it starred my favourite actress (Ashley Judd) and one of my favourite actors (Ewan McGregor). All in all their acting was quite good, what this film lacked was a strong storyline and any direction.
Instead of providing us with 5-10 minutes of introduction to the characters, it goes straight into the 'story', also the ending is very strange and devoid of any tension or excitement.
I couldn't help thinking that this story could have been so much better, if it was done in the style of Fatal Attraction, and instead of portraying Ewan McGregor as a wimpy stalker his character could have been better served as a more confident secret agent (as his codename "the eye" suggests).
Ashley Judd's character is good but, you find yourself thinking "how would she end up there" when it comes to the final part of the film.
The supporting cast of Patrick Bergin(Patriot Games, Sleeping with the enemy) and Jason Priestley (Bev Hills 90210) hardly features at all.
Overall I wouldn't bother watching this film unless you are really stuck for choices at the video shop, or a big fan of Ashley Judd.

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