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Martha Plimpton gives a strong performance as an Oklahoma diner waitress who weds the born-again prison inmate (Kevin Anderson) with whom she's been corresponding, but she soon finds that his ostensible piety masks a cruel, domineering nature that leads inevitably to horrific violence. This deeply affecting film, while .. Read more

Starring	Mary Kay Place, Maggie Moore, Kevin Anderson, Woody Watson
Director	Tim Blake Nelson
Genres	Drama

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- "...The time and place are evoked with quiet, atmospheric shots in Tim Blake Nelson's EYE OF GOD....Martha Plimpton's performance is the center of the movie, quiet and strong..."
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- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  Watchable character study
  
  When small town girl Ainslee meets 'fresh out of prison' Jack her life seems to become some meaning and she is genuinely happy until his old character ... read more »
  
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  God gets grit in his eye!
  
  The first time film for writer/ Director Tim Blake Nelson, this film was made with a lot of love but contains a lot of heartache.
  
  Excellent ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 29 Aug 2008 at 16:31
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  Eye of God
  
  Ainsley (Plimpton) is working as a waitress in a near empty diner when the man she's been penpals with is released from prison. On his release Jack (... read more »
  
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  - 12 Feb 2007 at 20:49
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  Nick Stahl for me, is a great wee actor. He brought his usual depth to the troubled teen forced into a downward spiral after losing his mum. He is supported ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Nov 2006 at 16:32
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  Watchable character study
  
  When small town girl Ainslee meets 'fresh out of prison' Jack her life seems to become some meaning and she is genuinely happy until his old character ... read more »
  
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  - Gloucester
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  Watchable character study
  
  When small town girl Ainslee meets 'fresh out of prison' Jack her life seems to become some meaning and she is genuinely happy until his old character ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 4437
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - ThomasKus
  - 143 reviews
  - Gloucester
  - 10 Apr 2004 at 12:24
- - 1
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  God gets grit in his eye!
  
  The first time film for writer/ Director Tim Blake Nelson, this film was made with a lot of love but contains a lot of heartache.
  
  Excellent ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 621149
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 29 Aug 2008 at 16:31
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  Eye of Glass
  
  Nick Stahl for me, is a great wee actor. He brought his usual depth to the troubled teen forced into a downward spiral after losing his mum. He is supported ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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  - Glasgow
  - 12 Nov 2006 at 16:32
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  Eye of God
  
  Ainsley (Plimpton) is working as a waitress in a near empty diner when the man she's been penpals with is released from prison. On his release Jack (... read more »
  
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  Martha Plimpton gives a strong performance as an Oklahoma diner waitress who weds the born-again prison inmate (Kevin Anderson) with whom she's been corresponding, but she soon finds that his ostensible piety masks a cruel, domineering nature that leads inevitably to horrific violence. This deeply ...