Plantiana Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

SunnyHello Nice effects though.

Noutions Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

grizzledgeezer Considering the pile of garbage Roger Corman produced and directed (and I include his Poe adaptations in that pile), this film is something of a miracle. It demonstrates that good films sometimes result more-or-less automatically from good scripts. The Dillon/Russell script is solid, with believable motivation and characterization, and not too many scientific errors.Ray Milland's restrained performance shows just what a good actor he was. It would have been easy to have a character who's going mad because he sees the universe differently from everyone else chewing the scenery. Instead, Xavier increasingly draws inward, until the very end.As to the missing "intended" ending in which Xavier tears out his eyes and proclaims "I can still see!", I'm inclined to believe it was shot. The script anticipates it, when Xavier remarks early on that the eyes connect directly to the brain.If there's any real failing, it's not showing what Xavier sees "at the center of the universe". An //intelligent// remake, with modern effects, might not be a bad idea.

Prismark10 Ray Milland plays a famous scientist who experiments on himself with some eye drops that increases the range of his vision. He sees X rays, Ultraviolet. He can see through clothes and uses his vision to save a misdiagnosed girl.However as times goes on he cannot control his vision and see the world in human terms but only in light and textures. His eyes are altered which leads to him wearing dark glasses. The film displays special effects to highlight his vision.The film is made by B Movie king Roger Corman. Oscar winning actor Ray Milland plays the title role and affords the film dignity whilst he steadily descends into madness. The special effects that highlights his viewpoint lends the film its cult appeal.

Scott LeBrun A good premise is at the core of this entertaining Roger Corman film: doctor / researcher James Xavier (Ray Milland) hopes to access that part of the visual spectrum that human eyes usually don't get to see. He develops a solution - administered in the form of eye-drops - and tests it on himself, finding that then he is able to see through all manner of objects. His intentions start out as honourable, but as the story progresses his mind deteriorates and he's not above using his new power for selfish purposes. The film is basically divided into two parts. The first leads up to his accidental killing of his friend and colleague Sam Brant (Harold J. Stone), and the second half is devoted to his life spent as a criminal in hiding. First he becomes a performer in a carnival, then a sleazy new acquaintance, Crane (the well cast Don Rickles) convinces him to become a "healer". Soon Xavier feels the law closing in, and his beautiful blonde fellow doctor Diane Fairfax (Diana Van der Vlis) comes back into his life to lend what assistance she can. The excellent Milland makes this a pleasurable viewing; he's believable every step of the way, and his supporting cast is strong. Corman stock company players Dick Miller, Jonathan Haze, Barboura Morris, and John Dierkes, along with busy genre actor of the period Morris Ankrum, all appear uncredited. The arresting special effects are a highlight, and Milland gets to sport some memorably creepy contact lenses. There's some humour to be enjoyed here, especially in an early party sequence that's also very mildly titillating, as Xavier can see what all the dancers look like underneath their clothes. And Rickles, who's great, adds some more with his cheerful performance as the trashy opportunist. "X" has a great trippy feel; at 79 minutes it does feel a little padded at times, but it still tells a pretty good story in an involving way and leads to what is a very striking finish. Seven out of 10.

thinker1691 Over the years, Roger Corman has amassed a significant following and solid reputation for his fantastic movies. Each is well received and audiences enthusiastically clamor for more. This particular offering is called " X: The Man with The X-Ray Eyes. " The selection of Hollywood legend Ray Milland as the star is also an added bonus. Milland plays an exceptional and gifted pioneer named Dr. James Xavier. His work in optics leads to an astonishing breakthrough in visionary ability. He discovers a serum which allows him to see through objects, material and eventually through the fabric of space. Unfortunately, a tragic accident at a hospital forces Xavier to become a fugitive. Running from the law he joins up with Crane, a shady, greedy huckster, while Diane Fairfax (Diana Van Der Vlis) tries to find and help him. The movie itself is solid in storyline and filled with enticing scenes all of which have allowed this film the status of Sci-Fi Classic and one of Milland's finest offerings. Harold J. Stone, John Hoyt and Don Rickles are all at their very best. ****