Few questions brought up by Eye of the Beholder , it seems, are answered to any measurable satisfaction. Elliott directs with a certain amount of visual flourish, but frequently tosses in some high-handed symbolism in an attempt to seem deep. Images of snowglobes abound, for example. The actual meaning of such fancy-schmancy images is slippery at best. Despite such Euro-style art house affectations, there remain enough curiosities to keep optimistic viewers committed to Eye of the Beholder .
Curiosity also has a major down side, though.
Aside from its aforementioned use as a feline exterminator, curiosity has a short shelf life. People will remain curious for only a brief period of time before their unresolved inquisitiveness turns to boredom. London, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, back to San Francisco, up to Alaska. Weekly Alibi .