Directed by David Ren
Featuring Jason Yee, Samantha Streets, Ron Yuen, Sasha Grey and Dominique Swain
What happens when you clone a clone?
I used to think it would be some kind Brundlefly would spring forth and leave an indelible stamp on my psyche but then again, I hadn’t seen The Girl from the Naked Eye yet. A clone of a clone, apparently, limps around for a bit, tries to shock you then eventually. David Ren’s martial arts/film noir film follows Jake (Jason Yee, who also co-wrote) a man working for a pimp to pay off his gambling debts which is just as dull as it sounds. Jake befriends one of the prostitutes, Sandy, and seeks to avenge her death after she’s murdered. Shot and written in the style of Sin City with the fighting of a Hong Kong action film, it’s a truly odd combination that accomplishes neither objective.
Featuring Jason Yee, Samantha Streets, Ron Yuen, Sasha Grey and Dominique Swain
What happens when you clone a clone?
I used to think it would be some kind Brundlefly would spring forth and leave an indelible stamp on my psyche but then again, I hadn’t seen The Girl from the Naked Eye yet. A clone of a clone, apparently, limps around for a bit, tries to shock you then eventually. David Ren’s martial arts/film noir film follows Jake (Jason Yee, who also co-wrote) a man working for a pimp to pay off his gambling debts which is just as dull as it sounds. Jake befriends one of the prostitutes, Sandy, and seeks to avenge her death after she’s murdered. Shot and written in the style of Sin City with the fighting of a Hong Kong action film, it’s a truly odd combination that accomplishes neither objective.
- 7/31/2012
- by Alexandra West
- Planet Fury
The Girl From the Naked Eye (2012) Former martial arts competitor turned action star Jason Yee beats the shit out of a lot of people, shoots a few dozen more, and generally makes a menace of himself in director David Ren’s “The Girl from the Naked Eye”, a moderately budgeted action movie dressed up as a noir Detective story. The hero is one Jake, a driver for an escort service who falls (and vice versa) for his latest charge, the sweet Sandy (Samantha Streets). After Sandy is murdered, Jake makes it his mission to find her killer (or killers). This pits him against his buddy Simon (Ron Yuan, who also doubles as the film’s fight choreographer) and Simon’s slimy cop partner Frank (former Brit middleweight Gary Stretch, though disappointingly he never throws down). After a slow first 20 minutes, “The Girl from the Naked Eye” picks up noticeably, offering...
- 7/1/2012
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Title: The Girl From the Naked Eye Director: David Ren Starring: Jason Yee, Ron Yuan, Samantha Streets, Sasha Grey, Dominique Swain, Gary Stretch A pulpy, low-budget slice of film noir cross-pollinated with a martial arts flick, the curiously titled “The Girl From the Naked Eye” will certainly win no awards for great originality, but nonetheless serves as a stylish and engaging little vehicle for the surly charms of star Jason Yee, as well as its filmmaking team. The sophomore effort of director David Ren (“Shanghai Kiss”), the movie is a case of style over substance, to be sure, but boy is that style impressive on what must have been a shoestring budget. When [ Read More ]...
- 6/16/2012
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
In the early days of noir filmmaking, even when a book was the source of the story, the films were made with a genuine sense of danger. Noir was still a new genre, and we didn’t exactly quite know the rules yet. That led to filmmakers essentially writing, shooting and performing what they knew, from the dangerous bar down the street, to the dame with whom they shouldn’t have trifled, to the backroom brawls that had the stench of sweat, desperation, and bourbon. It’s a cliché to point out that yesterday’s filmmakers actually lived life, but it’s true -- the internet hadn’t yet been invented.
It’s a broad and blind accusation to suggest that director David Ren, the man behind “The Girl From The Naked Eye,” hasn’t lived this sort of life. However, it’s clear from this modern pulp pastiche that...
It’s a broad and blind accusation to suggest that director David Ren, the man behind “The Girl From The Naked Eye,” hasn’t lived this sort of life. However, it’s clear from this modern pulp pastiche that...
- 6/15/2012
- by Gabe Toro
- The Playlist
Fans of the action films are often attracted to the genre for the extensive number of fights and stunts included in the narrative. But the new action romance thriller ‘The Girl from the Naked Eye’ takes a risky, but unique, chance by mixing a love story between the main characters with a stimulating vengeance tale after they’re separated by murder. ‘The Girl from the Naked Eye,’ which was directed by David Ren, follows Jake (played by Jason Yee), an ex-gambler who is trying to pay off a debt by working as a driver for The Naked Eye. The private gentleman’s club fronts for a prostitution ring, and Jake is stuck [ Read More ]...
- 6/14/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Some people will do whatever it takes to avenge the wrongs that have been committed against their loved ones, even if it means putting their own life in danger. This is certainly the case with the main character, Jake, in the upcoming action romance thriller ‘The Girl from the Naked Eye,’ which is scheduled to hit select theaters on Friday. While Jake’s determination to seek revenge for the death of his true love, he further enters an underground world of prostitution that threatens his own well-being. ‘The Girl from the Naked Eye,’ which was directed by David Ren, follows Jake (Jason Yee), an ex-gambler who is trying to pay off [ Read More ]...
- 6/10/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Director David Ren’s 2012 actioner “The Girl from the Naked Eye” is being billed as a film noir martial arts flick, though you won’t find much evidence of either in the latest promotional clip that’s currently making the rounds. All you get is a conversation taken completely out of context and a little bit of gunplay — that’s about it. Why release a promotional clip that doesn’t properly promote what your product is attempting to sell? If I didn’t already think this film had promise, I doubt I’d give it a second thought. Boggles the mind, it does. Enough bellyaching. Have a look at this synopsis/press release: When a high-class escort is murdered, her protector, Jake (Yee) stops at nothing to find her killer. Leaving a bloody trail in his path, Jake risks everything to uncover the truth and avenge the death of the woman he loved.
- 5/28/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
By MoreHorror.com
Starting next week, on May 4th through May, 20th, Porto Alegre will be the Latin American Capital of Genre Cinema as Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 unleashes.
Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre, the biggest genre film festival of Latin America will be back for its 8th edition, with 17 days of pure cinephilia, exhibiting 150 films – including 87 features from 32 countries: 5 having their world première, 12 in national première and 43 in their Latin America première. The festival will also bring more than 35 guests, including the duo that will be getting a Career Achievement Award: David Schmoeller and Stuart Gordon. Schmoeller, in the occasion, will also have the première of his first feature in 14 years: “Little Monsters”.
The festival will open and close with two world premières: “Nervo Craniano Zero”, directed by Paulo Biscaia Filho will open the festival and “Cell Count”, directed by Todd E. Freeman will close it.
Starting next week, on May 4th through May, 20th, Porto Alegre will be the Latin American Capital of Genre Cinema as Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival 2012 unleashes.
Fantaspoa – International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre, the biggest genre film festival of Latin America will be back for its 8th edition, with 17 days of pure cinephilia, exhibiting 150 films – including 87 features from 32 countries: 5 having their world première, 12 in national première and 43 in their Latin America première. The festival will also bring more than 35 guests, including the duo that will be getting a Career Achievement Award: David Schmoeller and Stuart Gordon. Schmoeller, in the occasion, will also have the première of his first feature in 14 years: “Little Monsters”.
The festival will open and close with two world premières: “Nervo Craniano Zero”, directed by Paulo Biscaia Filho will open the festival and “Cell Count”, directed by Todd E. Freeman will close it.
- 5/1/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
In the market for yet another stylish direct-to-video actioner than attempts to blend suspense, intrigue, naked women, and all sorts of martial arts-related mayhem? Then keep your eyes peeled for director David Ren’s romantic thriller “The Girl from the Naked Eye”, which is scheduled to arrive on DVD this July courtesy of First Look Pictures. And in case you were wondering, the film also features a performance prolific porn star-turned-prolific actress Sasha Grey. I’m sure that alone will garner the film plenty of attention. Before checking out the trailer, read this synopsis: Jake, an ex-gambler trying to pay off a debt, finds work as a driver for The Naked Eye. The Naked Eye is a private gentleman’s club that fronts for a prostitution ring. Jake tires of chauffeuring around call girls and roughing up deviants that don’t pay. Jake is stuck in this sad existence until he meets Sandy,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
Tombstone Distribution's revenge thriller The Girl from the Naked Eye is set to hit the streets September 1st. Emphasizing violence and a gritty underworld, this award winning film from director David Ren shows how far one man will go for vengeance, once his girlfriend is murdered. As well, the first trailer for The Girl from the Naked Eye shows some of the martial arts skills of actor Jason Yee. Have an early look at this solid action picture below.
The plot for The Girl from the Naked Eye:
"When a high-class escort is found murdered, her protector Jake is crushed. He loved her and now he'll stop at nothing to find her killer. Leaving a bloody trail in his wake, Jake risks everything to uncover the truth and take his vengeance. The Girl From The Naked Eye takes us through the underground world of sex and drugs where nothing...
The plot for The Girl from the Naked Eye:
"When a high-class escort is found murdered, her protector Jake is crushed. He loved her and now he'll stop at nothing to find her killer. Leaving a bloody trail in his wake, Jake risks everything to uncover the truth and take his vengeance. The Girl From The Naked Eye takes us through the underground world of sex and drugs where nothing...
- 7/11/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
HONG KONG -- China-based producer Jay Rothstein said Tuesday that David Ren will direct his next project, Distance Runners.
Distance Runners, a $2.4 million co-production between Rothstein's China Venture Films and Yunnan Minority Film Studio, is the story of a Chinese ultra-marathon runner who tries to tackle a 100-mile run through the mountains of Yunnan.
"I wanted someone bilingual, experienced and who understands both cultures," Rothstein said. "I also wanted someone I felt had his heart and soul in the film. David's very passionate."
Ren, who directed Shanghai Kiss in 2007, was born in Shanghai but grew up in New York City.
For Distance Runners, Jeffrey Chu has signed on as cinematographer, with a story by Richard Trombly. (Trombly has worked as a reporter for The Hollywood Reporter.) Rothstein is working on an updated edition of the script.
Leads have not been confirmed, but Eugenia Yuan, Cheng Pei Pei and Ge You have signed on for supporting roles.
Shanghai-based Rothstein's first film, Milk and Fashion, another Sino-American co-production, will be distributed in China in June.
Distance Runners, a $2.4 million co-production between Rothstein's China Venture Films and Yunnan Minority Film Studio, is the story of a Chinese ultra-marathon runner who tries to tackle a 100-mile run through the mountains of Yunnan.
"I wanted someone bilingual, experienced and who understands both cultures," Rothstein said. "I also wanted someone I felt had his heart and soul in the film. David's very passionate."
Ren, who directed Shanghai Kiss in 2007, was born in Shanghai but grew up in New York City.
For Distance Runners, Jeffrey Chu has signed on as cinematographer, with a story by Richard Trombly. (Trombly has worked as a reporter for The Hollywood Reporter.) Rothstein is working on an updated edition of the script.
Leads have not been confirmed, but Eugenia Yuan, Cheng Pei Pei and Ge You have signed on for supporting roles.
Shanghai-based Rothstein's first film, Milk and Fashion, another Sino-American co-production, will be distributed in China in June.
- 3/19/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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