Angel Eyes

Most people would probably wonder how the words "masterpiece" and "Jennifer Lopez" could possibly go together, but there you have it - "Angel Eyes" is a little gem of a film, hardly known even to many Jennifer Lopez fans themselves, as it plays out more like a taut independent film rather that a big studio-sponsored endeavor. This is one film that really surprised me, and till date is only one of four movies I can watch over and over on repeat - I never tire of it. The primary reason for this is because this is not really a romance or a 'chick flick'. Its a very mature story about two adults who have been horribly hurt by their pasts, and who use each other in the most positive way possible to grow and blossom. It is absolutely gritty, real and spares no awkward emotion in making us believe that these are real people with real problems. No fan of Lopez here, but her nuanced performance made me realize that she is definitely an actress who should have won awards for this role. Sh... Read more

***1/2 2001. Directed by Luis Mandoki. Chicago. A female police officer, with family problems, falls in love with a strange man who refuses to accept that his family died in a car crash the year before. This film could have been worse. What I liked about this movie were its atmosphere and Lopez and Caviezel's performances, what I disliked were the scenes involving Jennifer Lopez's family which I found very badly written and not natural at all. Nonetheless, I recommend ANGEL EYES to those of you who are desperately researching an adult film for a rainy week-end.

JLO IS A CHICAGO COP WHO IS EMBITTERED BY HER OWN FAMILY LIFE OF SPOUSAL ABUSE. SHE MEATS CATCH, WHO WOULD APPEAR TO BE A TRANSIENT STREET WALKER BUT HE SAVES HER LIFE WHEN SHE IS ALMOST KELLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. HE HAS THE MOST AMAZING EYE'S THAT DRW YOU RIGHT IN. SHE BECOMES MORE AND MORE ENTRANCES BY CATCH. IN THE END SHE FINDS OUT THE SHE HAS SAVED HIS LIFE. THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE. JM

After "catching" the last half-hour or so of this film on television a few weeks ago I picked up the DVD -- I love weepy stories with happy endings. Within 30 seconds of the opening titles, I was completely surprised and riveted by Angel Eyes. Characters, story, it all worked for me. I won't even try to find fault, the film felt "personal." Jennifer Lopez is credible as Sharon Pogue, well-liked, a tough, impatient cop with a relentless sense of right and wrong. She is quick to reject anyone trying to get too close, yet her bravado fades when she is alone at night. Her baggage is her estrangement from family. Of course she would fall for the strange, gentle man who pursues her. (I came upon Ms. Lopez and crew filming a music video near my office a few years ago -- she was great to watch.) James Caviezel's portrayal of Catch is, for me, the personification of grief. What happened to this guy, this artistic, loving man, would not be easily gotten over. I once lost someone... Read more

Angel Eyes' released in '01 is a sweet romantic tale of two unhappy loners disconnected from family and loved ones. Police officer Sharon Pogue (Jennifer Lopez) and a mysterious stranger known only as Catch (Jim Caviezel) find in each other the means to overcome the emotional obstacles holding them back from experiencing the wonders of the world around them. As you've already guessed love is soon to follow. The film is a little on the slow side but Caviezel and Lopez are wonderful together and their charisma alone will keep you watching.

I don't know why she gets roles when she produces efforts like this. The movie could've been saved if were about Caveziel's character.

Wake me when it's over.....

There were a couple of moments where I thought the film could rebound and turn out to be halfway decent, but I was certainly wrong. I really don't see how it classifies as an action flick to begin with. It would be better suited under drama (rated at the bottom of the list of course). The plot was hard to follow, and it's quite questionable as to whether there actually was one. A sappy love story with NO plot is never a good thing, and certainly never makes for a good action flick.

Jennifer Lopez is hot...that is true. She cannot save this movie though. The action is few and far between. Its drama is sappy at best. Its so boring you cannot even follow what is going on in the plot. Not worth spending your money on.

No chemistry between the actors, confusing plot & an ending that made no sense. I left wondering what the whole thing was about & feeling like I was ripped off.