An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye

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An Eye for an Eye

2002
Movie
6 min
English

Short animation by Shynola & Ruth Lingford

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Ate de JongGenres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

Detective Robert "Bobby" McCallister is investigating a series of brutal murders that appear to be ritualistic killings. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy involving high-ranking officials and a vigilante group seeking to enact their own brand of justice. McCallister finds himself caught between the law and the pursuit of vengeance, forcing him to question his own moral boundaries.

Critical Reception

An Eye for an Eye received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who noted its conventional thriller elements and predictable plot. While some praised Jimmy Smits's performance, the film was often criticized for its derivative nature and lack of originality within the crime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on familiar crime thriller tropes.

  • Jimmy Smits delivers a committed performance as the conflicted detective.

  • The plot unfolds in a predictable manner, lacking suspense.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'An Eye for an Eye' is not widely documented on Google, but available commentary often points to it being a standard thriller with a competent lead actor but an uninspired storyline.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a standalone film, "An Eye for an Eye" shares a similar premise and theme with the 1996 film "The Juror," leading to some discussion about narrative similarities.

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