Review of The Life Before Her Eyes (2007) by Michelle H — 17 Aug 2008

Im still trying to figure out what I really feel about this film. It was definately different and did keep my attention from beginning to end which must be a good thing. Performances from Evan Rachel Woods and Uma Thurman were very good and were pefect for the roles.

I really enjoyed watching the friendship between Diana and Maureen; two girls who couldn't be more different but yet the best of friends. However on one fateful day in high school leads to one of them being haunted for the rest of their lives.

I have to say there was times when I was confused in this film but when it comes to the end it all makes sense but at the time your trying to figure it out while carrying on with the story.

I really liked the method of seeing the story in past and present and some of the editing to show this was done well such as when in a flashback Maureen was teaching Diana how to drive and she needs to brake hard before colliding with something which then jumps to the present with Diana braking hard because she was lost in thought.

A good movie with an orginal concept but maybe not something you could watch again in a hurry.