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Look Away
2018 103 min Canada R 18+
★5.1
Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
Director: Assaf Bernstein
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Description
A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.
Worldwide:
$1.12M
Starring
India Eisley
Actor
Jason Isaacs
Actor
Mira Sorvino
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Look Away is widely regarded as a visually polished but narratively uneven thriller that fails to fully realize its potential. While India Eisley's dual performance earns consistent praise, the film is frequently criticized for its slow pacing, underdeveloped supporting characters, and a lack of narrative coherence.
| Acting | India Eisley delivers a nuanced and convincing performance in her demanding dual role as the protagonist and her dark alter ego. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes an atmospheric color palette and professional visual composition that elevates the production's overall aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | Supporting characters are widely seen as shallow and underdeveloped, leaving the emotional stakes of the family dynamics and school relationships feeling hollow. | |
| Ending | The story’s conclusion is frequently criticized for being predictable, incoherent, or failing to provide a satisfying payoff to the established premise. | |
| Pacing | Views on the film's deliberate, contemplative tempo are split; some find it atmospheric, while others find it sluggish and tedious. |