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Sally Field stars in this well-crafted revenge thriller. Eye for an Eye follows Karen McCann (Field) after her teenage daughter is raped and murdered. At first, she sinks into depression and paranoia; but, when the killer (Kiefer Sutherland) is caught, then released on a technicality, she becomes obsessed and begins to track him in his neighborhood. Her single-mindedness begins to distance her from her husband (Ed Harris). Finally, when the killer threatens her younger daughter, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Eye for an Eye is not exactly a balanced examination of justice and revenge--Sutherland's killer is a relentless monster--but it does approach the conflict from many points of view, articulated by a superb supporting cast, including Joe Mantegna, Beverly D'Angelo, Charlayne Woodard, Philip Baker Hall, Keith David, and Donal Logue. It's directed with professional skill by John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man). --Bret Fetzer
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Two-time Academy-Award-® winner Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland and Ed Harris star in this riveting thriller about the search for justice in an unjust world. Karen McCann's (Sally Field) orderly life is shattered when a stranger breaks into her home and murders her 17-year-old daughter. But shock and grief turn into rage and disbelief when the killer (Sutherland) is released on a legal technicality. When he commits another murder - and is set free once again - Karen is determined to make him pay for his crimes. Alienating her husband (Harris) and her friends, Karen quietly and methodically devises a deadly plan for retribution. Directed by Oscar-®winner John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man) and costarring Joe Mantegna and Beverly D'Angelo.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The casting in this film in spectacular. The pacing is excellent. The direction is masterful. What more could you ask for in a dramatic thriller?
Sally Field is ideal for the role of a mother who's seventeen-year-old daughter is brutally raped and murdered. Ed Harris plays her supportive husband in an average role for him, but he still gets the point across. And Keifer Sutherland - well, nobody can play a vicious scumbag more brilliantly than Sutherland.
However, I have a word to the wise: This film is not for the queasy. The rape scenes are harsh and brutal and, sometimes, you have to wonder why Sutherland would take such an awful role. However, as an audience member watching the film, I could not pick out a better actor I would rather hate than Keifer Sutherland. And the hatred is strong for him in this film. Although 'Eye For An Eye' is not mysterious in any way and has hardly any made-you-jump thrills, it's a thriller just the same. Most of this is brought about masterfully by the remarkable acting, especially that of Field and Sutherland.
I can't say that I'm a big fan of Sally Field. However, she's perfect in this movie. An agonized mother, out to seek revenge. It's a typical story which is brought over-the-top by a great director and a masterful Academy Award Winning actress. The emotional tension brought to the screen kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time through. Another special trait about 'Eye For An Eye' is that it never gets old. The tension is always there. No matter how many times you've watched it.
Overall, this thriller is the very definition of what a top-notch thriller is about. The acting really brought it to life, and that's what's so enjoyable. I'd have to give Sally 5 stars on this one, as well as Keifer, and Ed Harris 3 stars for being there as a solid supporting actor. The movie itself gets 4, not for originality, but for the story that was immediately brought to life by the actors and actresses in it.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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...and I am not kidding. Very hard to watch a pretty girl get raped and beating to death. Just not my thing. After five years I still can't watch the the opening of this film. Maybe I'm just squemish or maybe this film really honestly shows the ugly side of humanity. Very hard pounding for an opening. Sally Field shows her full acting chops in this film. Especially when she calls her daugther and hears her being attacked and she's running up and down screaming for help. I still get goosebumps thinking about it. The opening of this film and the ending are worth it to buy it. Just don't and this is a WARNING, don't let kids watch this film. It's that powerful and that disturbing to watch. I was just dumbfounded when I realized that this film was not recieved with praise when it opened or that it didn't do well at the box-office either. Now why is that. Okay granted the opening of this film is hard to watch. But the story is great and actors are A-list, not to mention there acting. Maybe it was actually showing that a woman with a gun went out of her way to avenge the rape and muder of her daughter. After the justice system failed her. Hell, I would do it too. I would have done the same thing she did. Even if the system put him in jail.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By "gotstuff"
Format:VHS Tape
In this movie,Sally Field does an EXCELLENT job portraying an anguished mom who is seeking justice for the brutal rape and murder of her teenaged daughter. And Keifer Sutherland is absolutely HATEABLE in HIS role as the depraved, scumbag murderer, (which I guess proves that he did an EXCELLENT job, as well)! This film pokes fun of the American justice system: It's obvious that Sutherland's character committed the vicious rape and murder, (along with a SUBSEQUENT rape and murder!), but is allowed to go free due to some legal mumbo-jumbo technicality! You really feel Feild's character's rage at the injustice of it all, as she decides to get her OWN revenge on the brutal killer, (who actually "taunts" her in court)! Warning: The rape scenes in this movie are VERY harsh and realistic, but all in all, an EXCELLENT, suspense-filled movie, with EXCELLENT acting. In my opinion, this is one movie that is DEFINITELY worth seeing, AND owning!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eye for Eye
Good movie I loved the way Sally Field played a mother making it right for her daughter. I could watch again
Published 4 days ago by Love 2 Read
5.0 out of 5 stars
always loved this movie
This has been a favorite movie of mine for years. Sally Field and Keiffer Sutherland do an amazing job with this movie.
Published 5 days ago by Kimberly Overton
5.0 out of 5 stars
good movie
Well done movie, showing the frustrations of our legal system....A little dated, but still stands today. Acting is well done as well.
Published 7 days ago by happygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intense
Kept me on the edge of the seat from beginning to the end. It applies to us, and we should do the same for these vicious crimes e have now.
Published 12 days ago by Hello Sunshine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sally Field ROCKS
This is an oldie but a goodie. Great acting and the storyline keeps you in suspense. Sally Field is brilliant in this movie and Keifer Sutherland is as creepy as they come. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Lisa B. Matzke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
Great Movie. It's been one of my favorite movies for many years now. Sally Fields does a wonderful job as this grieving and empowered parent.
Published 12 days ago by Lacey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it
You need a very stomic a lot of rape of man women hard integer ion Water boarding , yelling screaming , if you have a strong billy watch it a lot of rape
Published 13 days ago by yechiel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fairly entertaining.
It's a taut thriller with a decent ending, although it was entirely predictable. That said, it was a fun watch. Kiefer Sutherland does a fantastic job.
Published 17 days ago by J. Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Painfully real
Interesting study in what might be a "reality show". Tasteful portrayal of serious brutality, excellent actors, tender insight, honest rage, careful and absolute justice.
Published 18 days ago by Linda M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
OMG I seen this movie when I was a kid and it was a very scary thriller with action and suspense Sally Fields did a great job!!!!!!!
Published 20 days ago by Richard D Parker Jr
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