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Sally Field stars in this well-crafted revenge thriller. Eye for anEye follows Karen McCann (Field) after her teenage daughter is raped and murdered. At first, she sinks into depression and paranoia; but, when the killer (Kiefer Sutherland) is caught, then released on a technicality, she becomes obsessed and begins to track him in his neighborhood. Her single-mindedness begins to distance her from her husband (Ed Harris). Finally, when the killer threatens her younger daughter, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Eye for an Eye is not exactly a balanced examination of justice and revenge--Sutherland's killer is a relentless monster--but it does approach the conflict from many points of view, articulated by a superb supporting cast, including Joe Mantegna, Beverly D'Angelo, Charlayne Woodard, Philip Baker Hall, Keith David, and Donal Logue. It's directed with professional skill by John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy, Marathon Man). --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY
Justice? Revenge? It's really not that big an issue. Thanks to a gruesomely powerful turn by Kiefer Sutherland as a killer/rapist, the audience cannot help but stand with Sally Field in her quest for justice. Whether this justice comes through our legal system (which is never truly just), or whether it comes at her hands, Kiefer is definitely not an addition to the social world. Director John Schlesinger reinforces this sociopathic person by showing Kiefer pour hot coffee on a stray dog; drive like he owned the road; sneers at Sally and Ed in the courtroom, knowing he will get off.
Sally Field is one of those actresses many people find obnoxious, mainly because of her infamous "You really like me" speech at the Oscars. One cannot deny however her ferocity and dedication in this role. Sutherland of course is perfect, and there's some good support from Joe Mantegna and Beverly D'Angelo. Ed Harris' performance isn't as emotional as I would have liked, but one can understand his understated delivery.
The movie is another DEATH WISH, but it packs a powerful wallop and the rape scenes are truly despicable.

Justice or Revenge
Sally Field plays a mother whose daughter was raped and murdered by a repeat offender played by Keifer Sutherland. She seeks justice through the courts but is devastated and angered that her daughter's killer is scot-free. She goes to a support group for families who lost loved ones. But some members of the group are seeking revenge for those that have killed their loved ones and she decides that vengeance is the way to go. Her daughter's murderer walks the streets while she is in a state of mental anguish and distress. The family is nearly falling apart. What would you do if a criminal walked free for murdering your child? Would you seek revenge or rely on the justice system? That is what the movie questions.

RIGHT ON, REVIEWER GOTSTUFF!
I first saw this movie on television. This is one of the best revenge movies I've seen. Justice is finally done, legally....
just like the guilty rapist and murderer got off legally...
This movie, somehow, gave me emotional release. When I was four years old, a little neighbor boy killed my kitten with a toy metal rake. I saw him from the window, I ran screaming..the kitten was dead. He ran, throwing the rake down the alley. He denied he did it to his parents, to my parents, to me. My kitten was still just as dead, and his parents said he was incapable of doing such a horrible thing. This is how this movie makes you feel, except now substitue a human life for a kitten, and a gloating, smurking murderer for a little boy.
Donald Sutherland portrays to perfection the villain you love to hate. Sally Field, as ever, flawless. I was amazed at how much better I felt after seeing this movie.

Great Movie,Great Acting,Great Script.
Eye For An Eye is one of those films where you know through the whole movie who the killer is but it still surprises you through the whole movie.Sally Field plays a mother who is talking to her daughter on the phone when her daughter explains she has to answer the door.After that we see and hear screaming and a man who you clearly see as Kiefer Sutherland raping and torturing her.The mother now devestated begins to seek revenge on the man when the case goes to trial but is botched by a dumb attorney.
Now the man is walking the streets even though he raped and murdered her daughter.She starts by just spying on the man watching him pick his next target,but when he realizes it things do get sort of ugly.The supporting cast which includes Ed Harris as the husband are characters which aren't even really needed for they could take all of Harris scenes out and wouldn't have to edit any thing else.But the film is a great thriller with great performances by Field and Sutherland.

hard to chew
Sally Field and Ed Harris' daughter is brutally murdered and raped by Kiefer Sutherland(evil) but they dont have a case on him and they let him go and he comes after Sally..the attack scenes are hard to chew..I mean really..but it runs out of steam and we cant truly feel what Field is feeling ... Read more

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Brendan Fraser made his film debut in this 1992 comedy that never quite discovers its audience constituency. On the one hand, it features Pauly Shore, which would seem to define the picture's tone and identity accordingly. On the other hand, the film's other leading man is Sean Astin, the earnest star of Rudy, suggesting that Encino Man will have a lot of heart despite its silly premise. But none of that turns out to be true. Fraser plays an unfrozen caveman discovered by a pair of California high school outcasts (Shore and Astin). As the grunting newcomer becomes popular with the other kids, Shore and Astin try to bask in his reflected glow. Fraser, beginning a long movie career playing cartoonish goofballs, works entirely on instinct and earns his laughs. Shore, however, relies on his familiar verbal shtick, and Astin makes a great overgrown puppy pining after a lost girlfriend. Directed by Les Mayfield, who came to this project from his acclaimed documentary, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Funny
Two high school geeks find a frozen cave man and become instantly popular. The movie is hilarious and I thought Brendan Fraser was so adorable as Link. He wss funny, but at the same time you could identify with his problems. I felt so bad for him when he was in the museum and found out that his people were extinct. I also loved it when he did wrestling moves on that creep at the end of the movie.

I would've given the DVD 5 stars, but it's only in Dolby Digital 2.0.

One star for each laugh in the movie
Sadly enough, if you were only comparing this movie to today's teen movie drivel it would rate five stars. Nevertheless, Pauly Shore is annoying (and looks frightenly feminine in several scenes), Sean Astin's character is so pathetic that he becomes an antagonist, and the plot drifts between non-existent and unbelievable (to the point where it interferes with your ability to enjoy the movie). Frasier is the only redeeming quality...you can tell he's having fun and it's fun to watch him in the process. Too bad his character didn't get rid of Shore and Astin when he first met them.

SWEET AND LIKEABLE
ENCINO MAN has no agenda, no political statement to make...it's a sweet and likeable film. And I'll bet there are many future PhD's who quoted liberally from this one...and can repeat verbatim the convenience store scene. Sometimes it's great to just sit back and watch one like this.

Another disaster from (use)Les Mayfield
This stinking cesspool of dung is one of a long list of movies starring Pauly Shore. Forgive me, Dinah, but your son may be the most useless and unentertaining clods Hollywood has ever offered, and this movie showcases Pauly's terminal buffoonery. Did girls at the time think that he was "cute?" Perhaps, but as far as being a convincing actor, even in the horrible parts he has played, he has shown me nothing but a foul odor. I have also read the list of movies directed by Mr. Mayfield and, while having a fair amount of success over the years, he has failed to leave us with anything truly memorable. Most of his films are aimed at stupid teenagers and are supported by VERY shallow comedy. I wish Mr. Mayfield well and hope that someday he can find something to direct that he can be proud to be remembered by, not some Martin Lawrence crap or this awful, awful movie. This is in my top 10 WORST movies of all time.

One of the best comedies EVER made!!!
How can I elaborate how funny this movie is?

First off, for as funny as he is, this is Pauly Shore's BEST performance ever!

Pauly Shore's one-liners will get laughs out of those who appreciate a good dialogue and script, whereas Brendan Fraser's slapstick comedy will make those of us who appreciate just the simple, funny stuff, very happy!

In the end, we have a perfect blend of comedy's best two forms of laughter-creation!

And may I add that this film offends no racial groups of cultures --- pretty amazing for a comedy as great at this one! ... Read more

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Ace police detective Stacy Palermo (Stacie Randall) thinks that babysitting a homicide witness is going to be a boring assignment. When the murderer turns out to be Blade, a vicious and powerful drug lord, Stacy and her witness must flee to a remote halfway house for abused women with Blade on their trail. In the tradition of "Die Hard," "The Assault" is non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat suspense. ... Read more

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B Movies never die
If you are into saturation violence, shoddy acting and female killers The Assault is just what you're looking for. Otherwise forget it. Basically the movie involves a woman who has witnessed a murder and is on the run from a bunch of crooks who want to kill her and finds refuge in a half-way house for women. The crooks catch up with the little lady and the killing begins. Lead by Stacie (Stacie Randall) and Toni (Melissa Braselle, who also has part of writing credits) the group of eight women mow down about 80 or 90 of the goons with the loss of only one of their own. The creeps have as much regard for their own lives as the man-eating plants in Day of the Triffids or the zombies in Night of the Living Dead. Randall and Braselle blow them away like clay pigeons. There is one man in the half-way house (Matt McCoy) who entertains a schmaltzy love interest in Randall, but for as charmless and non-contributing as he is, his part would have been best served by a pet house cat. A particularly amusing point is that with all the scum bags the girls gun down, whenever there is a scene outside the house, there isn't a stiff in sight! There ought to at least be an acre of them stacked neck high. Sorry to say there are people who enjoy movies like this, and I unfortunately, am one of them. I fell in love with Melissa Brasselle and am chomping at the bit to see more of her movies. I only hope they're as good as this one ---- OK! ... Read more

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B Movies never die
If you are into saturation violence, shoddy acting and female killers The Assault is just what you're looking for. Otherwise forget it. Basically the movie involves a woman who has witnessed a murder and is on the run from a bunch of crooks who want to kill her and finds refuge in a half-way house for women. The crooks catch up with the little lady and the killing begins. Lead by Stacie (Stacie Randall) and Toni (Melissa Braselle, who also has part of writing credits) the group of eight women mow down about 80 or 90 of the goons with the loss of only one of their own. The creeps have as much regard for their own lives as the man-eating plants in Day of the Triffids or the zombies in Night of the Living Dead. Randall and Braselle blow them away like clay pigeons. There is one man in the half-way house (Matt McCoy) who entertains a schmaltzy love interest in Randall, but for as charmless and non-contributing as he is, his part would have been best served by a pet house cat. A particularly amusing point is that with all the scum bags the girls gun down, whenever there is a scene outside the house, there isn't a stiff in sight! There ought to at least be an acre of them stacked neck high. Sorry to say there are people who enjoy movies like this, and I unfortunately, am one of them. I fell in love with Melissa Brasselle and am chomping at the bit to see more of her movies. I only hope they're as good as this one ---- OK! ... Read more