Ehirerapp Waste of time

Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Steineded How sad is this?

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

smanteufel I watched this film off the back of its strong premise and the promise of a decent acting performance from the usually brilliant Zoe Kazan. I suppose I'll preface my review by saying that I was disappointed, as the film seemed totally unable to stick to any genre it supposedly was. Initially pitched as a sci-fi/ romance, the film dwindled into a pudgy mess of awkward dialogue, ill-fitting score and incredibly unlikable and unrelatable characters. Whilst the plot seemed a unique take on the generally overplayed star-crossed lovers theme it didn't take me long to figure out that this was just another chick-flick full of comedically bad villains the likes of; the nosy housewife who couldn't paint, or, the women who liked her steaks well done. The most heinous of all villains was of course Phillip the husband, whilst not being wholly neglectful in his marriage, was just so unrealistically dickish that at times I did think Rebecca, played by Kazan, should run away with the random voice in her head. Perhaps this was supposed to infer some underlying theme regarding domestic abuse, but in all honesty the worst thing he actually did apart from being a jerk all the time was stop her from refilling her wine glass at that boring function.The old 'troubled intellectual' / 'Good Will Hunting' trope also made an appearance through Dylan's character, played by Michael Stahl-David, which might just have worked in making him a likable character if not for his continuous stupidity. It was particularly grating when the film tried to introduce the idea of his intellect through dry wit and the word "benign" when chatting with a woman at the bar... I mean clearly he's to good for this town if he knows such a big word. But overall I just found the film a hard pill to swallow as I cringed through nearly every interaction.If you must watch this film, or you have already watched it and are trawling through the reviews for some explanation as to why you just sat through such a "benign" piece of trash, may I recommend a nearly identical yet vastly superior film "The F word" ("What If" in the U.S) also starring Zoe Kazan but without the psychic element or the terrible, terrible.... everything else.

Shawn Mulligan It's dangerous to hype a movie in a review while not tainting the reader's perspective and set expectations too high. A perfect example for me as a movie goer was My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Everyone claimed it was so fantastic that when I finally got to see it, I really had to ask myself what the hype was about.So, that is my quandary in talking about this little film that nobody seems to have seen but should have. I saw the film listed on a blog of sleeper films still available on Netflix (and it's on Amazon, too). The short trailer definitely piqued my interest with its unique premise and unmistakable charm. The film stars Zoe Kazan and Michael Stahl-David - two actors I had not seen on screen before. Written by Joss Whedon and directed by Brin Hill the film tells the story of two people connected in a seemingly supernatural way. Becky (Kazan) and Dylan (Stahl-David) suddenly discover that they can experience each others senses yet they've never met and are practically on opposite sides of the country from one another.The fact that the unique premise of the film comes from the delightfully talented Whedon was no surprise to me at all. While Whedon is mostly known for the man behind cult hits like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly, his great body of writing work include monster hits like the Avengers, the tremendously clever The Cabin in the Woods and now this remarkably charming gem.Brin Hill's directing credits are not nearly as well known as Whedon's but she takes his incredibly unique and simple story and gives it elegant life. She takes the concept of two minds connected in an inexplicable way and makes it not only plausible but exceptionally real. The two leads fantastically bring their characters to life and the chemistry between them is truly palpable despite the fact that they rarely share the screen at the same time.The plot takes a little bit to get moving but if you can muster through the opening minutes that paint the background for these characters, in just the next few moments they will connect with you and not let go. There are warm laughs, witty dialogue, quirky awkwardness and even tension as the story unfolds before you. It's uncommon tale is woven together brilliantly capturing the passion, complexity and beauty of Becky and Dylan's unexpected and unimaginable romance.In a Hollywood landscape filled with remakes, big budget blunders, overly sexed and violent films - In Your Eyes brings back the elegance of storytelling that is so rare today. This is an exceedingly charming film that is sure to both entertain and delight.

NateWatchesCoolMovies JOSS WHEDON ALERTNow that I have your attention, let's talk about In Your Eyes, a lovely little romantic/fantasy/drama written by the J Man, concerning a boy and girl who have shared a strange psychic bond over hundreds of miles since they were kids, despite never having met. Its a slightly unconventional romance, a charming, breezy little piece that took me by surprise, having known nothing about it going in except Whedon's involvement. It starts with his lovely script, laying down the bones for two adorable leads (Zoe Kazan and Michael Stahl David) to go to work. Dylan and Rebecca have never met. They live on opposite sides of the US, and lead considerably different lives. They would have nothing in common if it weren't for an odd metaphysical connection. They can periodically (and often at inconvenient times) see into each others lives like a perceptive window, complete with senses like smell, taste and touch. When they are growing up its confusing and stunted, but I imagine it blossoms along with every other attribute, and suddenly they've discovered they're not both crazy, and that there's a real person on the other end of this bewitching mutual conduit. Soon they are communicating, much to the puzzlement of everyone else in their lives, who just observes them talking to themselves like loons. Romance isn't far off, as we can well guess, and soon they are deeply in love in spite of their differences and the great gulf of distance between them. He's a troubled fellow with a criminal past, a lengthy RAP sheet and a nosy parole officer (Steve Harris). She's a mild mannered, fragile girl married to a prissy control freak of a Doctor (Mark Fuerstein). Both of their lives are continuously disrupted by their relationship until they're at the brink of crisis, and it seems the only way out is to find one a other in person. The almost supernatural aspect of their connection is treated frankly, like more of a biological anomaly as opposed to ghostly gimmicks. It can be seen as Whedon exploring the nature of love in our world, finding "the one" who is always out there, somewhere, waiting. Or are they? The real hero is his incredibly down to earth script, an easy going, hilarious and poignant piece of writing. The cast is from all walks of Hollywood and includes Nikki Reed, Shameless's Steve Howey, Richard Rhiele and a priceless cameo from Dirty Dancing's Jennifer Grey, who is starting to look like a character from Desperate Housewives. Kazan and David are just the cutest, most earnest couple I've seen in a romantic film of late. She's unsure, passionate and intuitive, he's a scrappy patchwork teddy bear and together they're perfect, capturing the essence of the relationship in a single very unique sex scene, nestled in with all of their "spiritual Skype" bonding, and eventual face to face meeting. Whedon loves his characters, right down to the bit parts and it shows. His writing is never short of sterling, and this one is another winner for him.

SnoopyStyle Dylan Kershaw (Michael Stahl-David) lives in a rundown trailer in New Mexico after serving time for robbery and works in a car wash. Rebecca Porter (Zoe Kazan) is well-off, married to doctor Phillip Porter (Mark Feuerstein). Dylan and Rebecca first experienced the other's thoughts when Rebecca hit a tree during a childhood sledding accident. Their connections get clearer and they actually talk to each other.This is a light supernatural romance. It's a fun imaginative take from writer Joss Whedon. The leads' chemistry is quite good despite being physically apart. Zoe Kazan is a sweet compelling actress. The slapping scene is hilarious. The movie doesn't take an obvious step. The characters would obviously want to meet in person or even FaceTime. There is one way that the story could keep them apart. It's an obvious step not taken. It seems like Whedon spent his time more with the songs for the movie. It keeps the tension at low boil and the ending seems rushed.