Eyes of Laura Mars

R

1978

1 hr. 44 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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61%

38 Reviews

Tomatometer

43%

2,500+ Ratings

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Laura Mars (Faye Dunaway) is a renowned New York City fashion photographer who features sensual and violent images in her controversial work. Suddenly, Laura gains the ability to see visions from a serial killer's perspective -- and it happens to be her friends and associates that he is stalking. Aided by police investigator John Neville (Tommy Lee Jones), Laura tries to prevent the murderer from finding more victims, but she has no idea who the psychopath could be.

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Critics Consensus

Eyes of Laura Mars hints at interesting possibilities, but they're frittered away by a predictable story that settles for superficial thrills.

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Alec B

Insane, but that's why it's watchable. Jones gives a performance that's too good for this movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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J M

I suppose I could refer to this as one of my guilty pleasure movies - a film that has a lot of obvious problems and gaps in logic but manages to succeed in spite of (or sometimes because of) the things that don't work. I love the concept of the film, and Dunaway's visions have a dream-like, hallucinogenic quality that is quite hypnotic. I wouldn't say it's particularly frightening, but I'd say it manages to muster a good deal of suspense. And Dunaway is giving it her all - she'll never be accused of underplaying a role. True, the scenes when her psychic visions begin and her eyes practically bulge out of her head became a bit unintentionally funny, but it's a game performance. Unfortunately, she and Jones have zero chemistry, and their inevitable romance is easily the weakest link here. The film loses steam in its last 15 minutes or so, including the unveiling of the villain and the melodramatic last scene. But I loved the fashion shoots - they felt very authentic. And I love the theme song performed by Barbra Streisand - I'm a little surprised it wasn't Oscar-nominated. Keep common sense at the doorstep, and just sit back and enjoy - warts and all. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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John A

Fairly fun and stylish. This late 70's Kershner-helmed thriller attempts to shock with a twist at the end that I don't think would really shock many modern viewers.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Victor T

Jon Peters should have let Barbra sing the entire song "Prisoner" for the opening credits. The song is better than the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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Steve D

The cast is great the film is not.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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Audience Member

Interesting premise. Bland, melodramatic execution.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Irvin Kershner

Director

Faye Dunaway

Laura Mars

Tommy Lee Jones

John Neville

Brad Dourif

Tommy Ludlow

Rene Auberjonois

Donald Phelps

Raul Julia

Michael Reisler

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

The performances from Dunaway (startled, haughty, imperious) and Jones (deadpan, epicene) are utterly fabulous.

Jan 27, 2024

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

In many ways, it’s a subtle, funny movie.

Sep 18, 2023

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Irvin Kerschner's stylish 1978 paranormal thriller has a premise ahead of its time.

Nov 16, 2018

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Eyes of Laura Mars is the most elegant film of the season. [Full review in Spanish]

Jan 18, 2024

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

An intriguing premise and some solid work from Dunaway earn Eyes of Laura Mars a recommendation, but one can't help but feel like the film is pulling its punches, building to a rather unsatisfying climax.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 8, 2023

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Kathy Fennessy

Video Librarian Magazine

...a mesmerizing mix of high fashion, disco culture, slasher thrills, and pre-gentrification New York at its grittiest.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 31, 2023

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Synopsis

Laura Mars (Faye Dunaway) is a renowned New York City fashion photographer who features sensual and violent images in her controversial work. Suddenly, Laura gains the ability to see visions from a serial killer's perspective -- and it happens to be her friends and associates that he is stalking. Aided by police investigator John Neville (Tommy Lee Jones), Laura tries to prevent the murderer from finding more victims, but she has no idea who the psychopath could be.

Director: Irvin Kershner
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2017

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