La mirada de Dios
La mirada de Dios

Movie spotlight

La mirada de Dios

2018
Movie
7 min
Spanish

Tribute to the story of Gabriela Marin, and to all women who have been victims of abuse, rape and femicide.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alejandro AmenábarGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller that delves into the mind of a serial killer. The story follows Inspector Martín, who is investigating a series of brutal murders. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself drawn into a disturbing game of cat and mouse with the perpetrator, questioning his own sanity and the nature of evil itself.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Amenábar's directorial skill and the performances, particularly from Javier Gutiérrez. However, some critics found the plot predictable or derivative of other thriller tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance.

  • Noted for its dark and gritty portrayal of a serial killer investigation.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be less original than expected.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the intense performance by Javier Gutiérrez. Some viewers felt the story, while engaging, followed familiar genre patterns.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay at the Goya Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'El Círculo' (The Circle) before being changed to 'La mirada de Dios' (The God's Eye).

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