Eyes of Laura Mars

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Chris D This is an intriguing film but I have a feeling it's been overrated through the years. What a concept -- a chic fashion photographer (played by Dunaway, fresh off of Network) has an unexplained psychic link to a murderer who's going around killing off top fashion models and photographers in late 1970s New York City. That's a delicious-sounding premise and the cast is stacked with interesting faces (a young Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif, a young Raul Julia, Darlanne Fleugel, etc.). But it just doesn't come off. Kershner was not a natural director of thrillers -- and I don't know what director would have been able to overcome the flaws in this bumpy, muddled script (from an original story by John Carpenter that was almost completely revised and reworked). And for a supposed stylish thriller set in the world of high fashion, picking Victor Kemper (director of photography of naturalistic John Cassavetes films, Dog Day Afternoon, etc) as the cinematographer was an odd choice. The look of the film is drab with indifferent lighting throughout -- not appropriate at all to the type of film this is trying to be. A miss! Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review Alec B Insane, but that's why it's watchable. Jones gives a performance that's too good for this movie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review 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 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review 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 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review 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 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review Steve D The cast is great the film is not. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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