Take My Eyes

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Luzia P @RT94898370 Sep 22, 2026 This film reminded me of the saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." It certainly doesn't lack good intentions, yet they are presented with absolute mediocrity: there isn't a single spark of originality in the film—not in the direction, cinematography, or soundtrack, and certainly not in the screenplay. The actors do the best they can with this didactic soap opera. The fact that something like this won seven Goya Awards (in the same year as Mar Adentro, for instance) does not reflect well on the Spanish Academy. The praise from critics on Rotten Tomatoes is also surprising. See more

Claudio C @Claudio666 Jun 5, 2026 Realistic Drama (12,492 – 05 Jun 2026 – Claudio Carvalho) In Toledo, Pilar is an abused woman by her insecure husband Antonio. She leaves him after nine years of marriage and goes with her son Juan to the house of her sister Ana, who will marry the Scottish John. Antonio joins to a group of sexists with a therapist in an anger management therapy, and convinces Pilar, who is working in a museum, that he will not beat her again. Pilar discusses with Ana returns home with Juan. But soon she realizes that he made empty promises. "Te doy mis ojos", a.k.a. "Take My Eyes" (2003), is a realistic Spanish drama about the recurrent case of women abused by her husbands or mates. Pilar is not murdered by Antonio and has emotional and financial support of family and friends. But in the world, many women do not have her chance. The performance of Laia Marull is top-notch. My vote is seven. Title (Brazil): "Pelo Meus Olhos" ("Through My Eyes") See more

Tom M @RT77934561 Apr 30, 2025 Wife beating, spousal abuse,domestic violence, call it what you will. It's a terribly demeaning position to be in to be part of this cycle. This film takes a look at the issue, seeing the damage done but also the attempts to deal with the problem. Great,involving performances add to the realistic nature of the film. The final scene of the female protagonist's humiliation is hard to watch. See more

Jul 26, 2014 a realistic movie with great dialogue and performances. See more

Jun 14, 2013 Well made, but difficult to watch. See more

Mar 10, 2013 Deep situation drama - one of the better in ths category. It gets more intense as the minutes go, my heart was skipping fast near the end! In some ways you understand the man, being in his situation and all, but in most ways you understand the girl. The man is terrible, jelous, selfish and sick - the girl is stupid. There are some fantastic acting by the leads here. You can feel her troubles just by the way she appear. A very real film, almost too real. It has some neat music and sound work, the pace is very good and the development is flawless. A beautiful, tragic and honest real-life story that really deserves more recognition. It feels like a true horror piece, a bit more powerful and stronger than Almodovar's most flicks in many ways. This is a very important film about domestic violence, probably an eye opener for many. It will stay with me for a long time, I'm sure of it. See more

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