In all fact this should be one film I avoided. Firstly, it's a "presented by" film (in this instance Guillermo Del Toro)and I hate the concept (not to mention they are generally rubbish). Secondly, it involves eyes. Now I have a phobia about eyes, probably due to several eye operations when I was a child. I cowered through Audition and Eye. I can't bring myself to wear contacts as I'm too scared of damaging my eyes.
However, I'd heard good things and the film stars Belén Rueda who was fantastic in The Orphanage. Indeed, she is the main reason this film works and manges to hold it all together. Its a film that starts strongly but begins to get lost half way through. The first half is a treat of creepy, beautifully staged scenes. Great use of light and sound.
Its a good film that works well(although the second part seems a lot more rushed). I was impressed by the direction and acting. Great use of perspective. There were some squeals from the back of the cinema (which is always a good sign).
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