just watch it!

Good idea lost in the noise

I was totally surprised at how great this film.You could feel your paranoia rise as the film went on and as you gradually learned the details of the real situation.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

An Eye for an Eye (1981) *** (out of 4)After witnessing his partner murdered, Detective Sean Kane (Chuck Norris) flips out and goes after the men who did it. He resigns from his job but after his partner's fiance is also murdered he sets out to bring down the bad guys, which leads him to a drug operation.AN EYE FOR AN EYE is a pretty good Norris movie and I'd argue that it's at the very top of the ones that he has made. The story itself is pretty much your standard revenge tale but where the film really succeeds is with its non-stop action and a pretty stellar cast. The film certainly has some flaws here and there but if you're a fan of 80's action movies then it's a must see for its entertainment value.As I said, the best thing going for the picture was the very good cast. You've got Norris playing the type of role that suits him well. He's certainly believable in the role of a cop and his martial arts skills add most of the fun. You've got Mako in a supporting part and he adds some nice comic touch. Richard Roundtree was a bad muthafuc*er long before Samuel L. Jackson and he's fun here. Then you've got Christopher Lee is a somewhat thankless role but he's still fun to watch. Matt Clark and Rosalind Chao are good in their small roles as well. Then there's Professor Toru Tanaka who plays one of the bad guys and nearly steals the show every time he's on screen.The San Francisco location certainly help the film and we're also given a nice score as well as some good cinematography. Of course, people are coming to a film liek this for the action and there's plenty of that. Countless shoot outs and various other forms of violence certainly make the film quite memorable. Add the cast into all of this and you've got a very entertaining revenge picture.

Undercover San Francisco narcotics cops Sean Kane (Chuck Norris) is forced to resign by Captain Stevens (Richard Roundtree) after his partner Dave is killed and his actions cause problems. Dave's TV reporter girlfriend Linda is also executed. She had reveal to her father James Chan (Mako Iwamatsu) that she has incriminating evidence. James and Sean go to investigate as the Triad target them. He's also assisted by TV news editor Heather Sullivan as the owner Morgan Canfield (Christopher Lee) looks on.It's tough to connect with this movie early on. At one point, Chuck Norris asks "What the hell is going on?" and I felt the same way. Chuck continues to be a weak stiff actor. The addition of Mako Iwamatsu helps a little. The movie never really takes off. The action is rather lackluster. Chuck isn't even doing much fighting until the last act and it's not shot well when he is fighting. This has no chance to be good but it could have been fun. Other than some fights later on, there isn't much for anyone other than hardcore Norris fans.

i enjoyed this Chuck Norris revenge vehicle a lot.there's plenty of action,of course,but there also some funny one liners thanks to Mako,who teams up with Chuck to help take out the trash and provides some much needed comic relief along the way,which is good,because the overall tone of the movie is a fairly dark otherwise.the acting is good enough for the genre,although Christopher Lee is actually better than the material warrants,and elevates the proceedings.the movie is pretty fast paced,with no real slow or draggy spots,so there's no real risk of being bored.at least i wasn't.but that's just my opinion.for me An Eye for an Eye is a 7/10

This is a lost gem in the action genre treasure chest. Not many know about this one! So, if you're into a great action movie shot in 1981 read on...It's got the 80's dream cast! Check it out-- Chuck Norris, Mako (of "Conan the Barbarian" fame) cracking jokes and bones, Christopher Lee (mega famous and Saruman in "The Lord of the Rings"), Professor Toru Tanaka (you'll recognize this massive bad guy) and Rosalind Chao (of "Star Trek: Next Generation" fame). All in one movie-- crazy.Along with the action, it's got a kicking late-seventies-like soundtrack and awesome camera work. The film print itself is gritty and dark which adds to the overall atmosphere: Grit.I have to admit, there are a couple mediocre lines, even I had trouble getting past, but it's all part of the fun of this movie.As for the plot, you'll have to see for yourself...