Rhinoceros Eyes (2003)
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45% of critics liked it
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64% of users liked it
(782 ratings)
Written and directed by Aaron Woodley, Rhinoceros Eyes follows Chep (Michael Pitt), a reclusive prop-factory employee who quite literally lives at his job. Considering that Chep only leaves the funhouse-like factory to watch romantic films at the local movie house and is able to locate even the most… More Written and directed by Aaron Woodley, Rhinoceros Eyes follows Chep (Michael Pitt), a reclusive prop-factory employee who quite literally lives at his job. Considering that Chep only leaves the funhouse-like factory to watch romantic films at the local movie house and is able to locate even the most obscure of objects from the depths of the prop house, he is regarded among peers as a valuable, if eccentric, asset to the staff. Eventually, Chep develops an infatuation with Fran (Paige Turco), a movie production designer with an uncanny eye for detail and authenticity. As her visits become more frequent, her requests become more bizarre -- including a pair of rhinoceros eyes, an antique Irish wooden prosthetic arm, and a severed index finger -- Chep becomes increasingly determined to procure them for her, and resorts to drastic, oftentimes violent measures. Though the police become involved, Chep's grip on reality continues to deteriorate, and visions of an alter ego constructed of prop-house junk begin to take over his life. The film also features Matt Servitto, Jim Allodi, Victor Ertmanis, and Nadia Litz. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Directed By
- Aaron Woodley
- Written By
- Aaron Woodley
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Art House & International
R,
- In Theaters
- Apr 23, 2004 Wide
- Studio
- Madstone Films
Critic Reviews
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
A disturbing movie with new talents to watch ...
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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
... I've come to appreciate the comic side of it.
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Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Quirkiness alone can't substitute for a compelling story line, interesting themes or real characters.
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John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
A movie that doesn't always work but certainly earns high marks for weirdness.
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Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
For too much of the film's running time, quirkiness stands in for genuine wit, and the screenplay is most notable for its derivativeness.
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Cast
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Michael Pitt
as Chep
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Paige Turco
as Fran
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Gale Harold
as Phil Barbara
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Matt Servitto
as Bundy
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Jim Allodi
as Hamish
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Victor Ertmanis
as Sweets
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Nadia Litz
as Ann
