Review of Eye for an Eye (1996) by Michael Y — 10 Aug 2010

Really trashy, but has its moments of brilliance.

This review of Eye for an Eye (1996) was written by Michael Y on 10 Aug 2010.

Eye for an Eye has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brent P (41) on 06 Apr 2013

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By Becca P (56) on 13 Sep 2014

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By Gretchen W (175) on 02 Jul 2011

I have wanted to see this for a long time... the story line is sad... but the movie wasn't that good…

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By Gabriella P (167) on 20 Jan 2011

SICK AND TWISTED AND.. just like me, lol. No but seriously... I could barely still... It was amazing…

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By Tavis B (157) on 16 Oct 2011

An eye for an eye makes the whole audience blind…

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By Zach M (1,354) on 04 Mar 2011

This fairly well done and interesting drama/revenge movie with a great cast including Ed Harris, Sally Field, Joe Montegna and Kiefer Sutherland…

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By David L (3,419) on 08 Nov 2015

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