An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye

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An Eye for an Eye

1990
Movie
93 min
Cantonese

When Fung's cop boyfriend Tats puts her supposedly reformed triad father behind bars, her daughter Fung aims to rid the organization of it's dirty ties, but one of Fung's father chief goons, Cheong, plans for a very hostile takeover.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Akira KurosawaGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

This film is a collection of three distinct stories, each exploring different facets of morality and justice. The first segment follows a detective investigating a peculiar case, the second delves into the complexities of a businessman's life, and the third presents a poignant tale of familial relationships. Across these narratives, the film contemplates the nature of revenge and the consequences of one's actions.

Critical Reception

While Kurosawa's later works often receive less widespread attention than his earlier masterpieces, 'An Eye for an Eye' (also known as 'Dreams') was generally met with respectful reviews, appreciating its artistic ambition and thematic depth. Some critics found the episodic nature less cohesive than his narrative films, but many lauded the visual poetry and philosophical underpinnings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual imagery and Kurosawa's unique artistic vision.

  • Seen as a thoughtful, albeit somewhat disjointed, exploration of human experience and morality.

  • Appreciated for its mature and contemplative tone, typical of Kurosawa's later career.

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Fun Fact

The film 'An Eye for an Eye' is actually Kurosawa's 1990 film 'Dreams'. Kurosawa's direct involvement in acting in his own films was rare, and his appearance as himself in the 'Workshop' segment of 'Dreams' is a notable exception.

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JPV852

JPV852

Some decent enough violent scenes but the story could've been streamlined as it bounces from crime-drama to love triangle and back again. There are great brutal moments that does make this stand out at least and as far as I can tell, the ac...