I See You (2019)

I See You (2019)

Not to be confused with films like All I See Is You (2016) or I Still See You (2018).

Relatively captivating right to the end!

At first I thought it was just a horror film, but then…

In fact, there’s a clear horror vibe that’s quite scary and gripping.

In these films, an inconsistency can stick in your head until the end, but the revelation of the truth at the end can also almost take your breath away and make you forget the mistakes. A great film! It’s a shame that the lead actress looks like a zombie because of her latest Botox session…

As one commentator put it: “Helen Hunt should really stop getting Botox, it’s so unnatural! She’s got a plastic face now, it’s horrible…”

No, but seriously: what happened to the fabulous Helen? I’ll always adore her, but I’ve learned that she’s seriously ill at the moment. Unforgettable in As Good as It Gets, Dr. T and the Women and What Women Want. But my favourite is Pay It Forward. Those lucky enough to have seen her sitcom Mad About You must have had a good laugh at the time. In short!

This is a fairly exciting and intelligently constructed film, with some surprising twists. Unfortunately, there are still a few inconsistencies, but it’s still brilliant. The soundtrack isn’t bad at all. In any case, it’s coherent and rather subtle!

I SEE YOU creates an unsettling tension and atmosphere not only with the soundtrack, but also with the skilful use of camera angles. This makes the film very authentic and a little more believable. But there are also plenty of irritating moments, as one of the protagonists is insufferable. However, we find out why he is the way he is…

There are scenes that we see twice, from different angles. This gives us a better understanding of what really happened. We’re thoroughly entertained from start to finish and really want to know how the story ends. In my opinion, the twist after the first hour was quite unpredictable and convincing.

I saw this comment: “I would, however, deduct points from the overall score due to the lack of logic (towards the end of the film) and the unanswered questions. What’s more, the film doesn’t really have anything to do with the horror genre. It’s more of a psychological mystery thriller.” It’s always good to have this kind of complementary criticism.

Another person wrote: “Definitely one of the best mystery thrillers in recent years. Gripping and narratively very well directed.”

Feature film that has apparently generated quite a bit of enthusiasm and that’s nice. This film is my favourite by director Adam Randall. I haven’t seen his iBOY yet, but I really didn’t love his Level Up (2016) and Night Teeth (2021).

This film reminded me of Housebound (2014), but without the humour. Housebound is a delightful horrific comedy, full of charm and humour… not to be confused with the ultra-bad Homebound (2021).