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Secret in Their Eyes

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Rising FBI investigators Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with Claire (Nicole Kidman), their district-attorney supervisor, are suddenly torn apart following the brutal murder of Jess' teenage daughter. Thirteen years later, after obsessively searching for the elusive killer, Ray uncovers a new lead that he is certain can permanently resolve the case and bring long-desired closure to the team. But no one is prepared for the shocking and unspeakable secret that follows.
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Secret in Their Eyes wastes its incredible cast on a remake that fails to improve upon -- or even make a compelling case for its own existence in addition to -- the remarkable original.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 08/22/2016
3/4
This remake was a welcome punch to the gut I couldn't help but be moderately impressed by Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire 05/03/2016
You just keep waiting for it to take flight, for some clue as to why these talented people are spinning their wheels with such subpar material. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 03/06/2016
2/5
The original picture's melodramatic excesses have been augmented with fresh indulgences to deliver a film that is not quite peculiar enough to be interesting. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 04/25/2022
2/4
The remake, however watchable and solidly made it may be, doesn't explore its themes thoroughly. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 02/03/2021
1.5/5
The most interesting case in Secret in Their Eyes isn't the murder case but the case the film makes for not remaking perfectly good Oscar winners. Go to Full Review
Josh Goller Spectrum Culture 07/20/2019
2/5
Even the far superior (but still flawed) Argentine original leans too heavily on a clever twist ending. Go to Full Review
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Gabriel S @Sanarel 3h Billy Ray’s Secret in Their Eyes is a gripping drama thriller about a cold case reignited when investigator Ray Kasten believes he’s found the killer. Known for screenwriting hits like The Hunger Games and Captain Phillips, Ray delivers an emotional story through two timelines tied to the murder of Jessica Cobb’s daughter. With strong performances from Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film focuses less on investigation and more on the emotional weight of revenge, ending with a powerful message. While pacing and acting shine, flaws include a weak B plot and implausible reasoning for the unsolved case. A remake of the Spanish El secreto de sus ojos, it may lack the depth of its source but remains a solid, compelling thriller for a relaxed Sunday. See more Markus A @Excalibur866 1d Chiwetel Ejiofor is once again a sad-sack sorrowful character devoid of any emotion other than angst, Nicole Kidman needs to forget the realms of romantic lead as her quality of acting and star appeal has waned. Two ‘stars’ that are not drawcards for this film. Julia Roberts is solid and unenhanced surgically or with make-up however, adds little to the story with her performance. See more Nigel S Nov 27 Thought it was worth a watch. I didnt know the original! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 6 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Snacking P Apr 5 Me gusto mucho esta version de la pelicula original. Las actuaciones son realmente brillantes, tal vez los acentos emocionales son mejores en la pelicula argentina pero esta version no se queda atras. Muy recomendable. See more Mar 1 Wow I’m shocked 😮 how so many people didn’t like this movie. I was hooked from 3 mins in and I think the actors did awesome, not only that I loved the whole suspense and it kept me On edge. I also haven’t seen a good movie like this in a long time also I loved a little love story in it without any sex scenes. It had me glued and it had great twists. Idk it should be a 5 star rating for sure. Too bad no one else sees it See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Rising FBI investigators Ray (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Jess (Julia Roberts), along with Claire (Nicole Kidman), their district-attorney supervisor, are suddenly torn apart following the brutal murder of Jess' teenage daughter. Thirteen years later, after obsessively searching for the elusive killer, Ray uncovers a new lead that he is certain can permanently resolve the case and bring long-desired closure to the team. But no one is prepared for the shocking and unspeakable secret that follows.
Director
Billy Ray
Producer
Mark Johnson, Matt Jackson
Screenwriter
Billy Ray
Distributor
STX Entertainment
Production Co
Route One Entertainment, Willie's Movies, Gran Via, SITE, IM Global, STX Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Violent Content|Some Sexual References|Thematic Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 20, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$20.2M
Runtime
1h 51m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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