イーライは重度の自己免疫疾患を抱えており、外出することすらできない状態にあった。無菌室で暮らすことを余儀なくされている息子を不憫に思い、ローズとポールはホーン医師が運営する病院で治療を受けさせることにした。イーライは今までより自由に動ける状態を楽しんでいたが、ほどなくして、施設のあちこちで心霊現象に遭遇するようになった。また、イーライが受ける治療は尋常ではないほどの痛みを伴うものであったため、イーライは徐々に自由を謳歌する余裕を失っていった。しかも、心霊現象に遭遇する回数は増える一方だった。そんなある日、イーライは霊たちが自分に何かを伝えようとしていることに気が付いた。そして、イーライは「霊はホーン医師の治療が危険だと警告してくれているのではないか」と考えるようになった。
監督: Ciarán Foy
脚本: David Chirchirillo / イアン・B・ゴールドバーグ / リチャード・ナイン
音楽: Bear McCreary
制作: Trevor Macy / John Zaozirny / Matt Alvarez
撮影監督: ジェフ・カッター
制作会社: Bellevue Productions / Paramount Pictures / Paramount Players / Intrepid Pictures / MTV Films
_Eli_ director Ciarán Foy is also the man behind 2012's _Citadel_, which I found to be drastically underappreciated. For that reason, I went into _Eli_ completely blind, expected to enjoy it of off of Foy's involvement alone. Ended up being pretty disappointed. The effects they use for the titular Eli's skin rashes appearing and disappearing are **great**, I was genuinely impressed, truly. But the quote-unquote "mysteries" of the movie ("Hm, this doesn't seem quite right, what's really going on here?") start very early on in the piece, and are drawn out for sooooo long, then only about half of those mysteries are answered in one single reveal, and even those ones are resolved in a way I was not at all satisfied by. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
I won't get the movie plot away but I will say this ... this movie is extremely interesting from start to finish. The cast is brilliant, the story was intriguing oh, and the ending maybe even smile and laugh a little but that might be just because I have a morbid sense of humor. It's definitely worth a watch.
Eli (2019) presents an intriguing concept with a surprising twist that keeps viewers engaged despite some narrative flaws. The story centers on a boy with an autoimmune disorder brought to a mysterious treatment facility, creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere. The conflict escalates as Eli grows uneasy with the strange treatments and tense family dynamics, leading to a layered climax, though some scenes intended to build tension feel awkward or unnecessary. The twist’s execution lacks full impact, weakening the emotional resonance. Technically, the film is well-crafted with effective cinematography, sound, and color that support the mood, while performances remain solid but unremarkable. Key story elements like Dr. Horn’s background and Eli’s origins are underdeveloped, leaving questions about motivations and emotional depth. Despite its shortcomings, Eli offers a watchable horror experience with a compelling premise and suspenseful moments. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
