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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, and for language
Starring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, and Billy Bob Thornton
In the fast-paced race-against-time-thriller, Eagle Eye, two strangers become the pawns of a mysterious woman they have never met, but who seems to know their every move. Realizing they are being used to further her diabolical plot, they must work together to outwit the woman before she has them killed. (Paramount Pictures)
| GENRE(S): | Action | Mystery | Suspense/Thriller |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Dan McDermott
Hillary Seitz Travis Wright John Glenn |
| DIRECTED BY: | D.J. Caruso |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 23, 2008 Theatrical: September 26, 2008 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 118 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 67 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Kendra P. gave it an8:
I think the director had a very clear and firm picture in his/her mind but had a hard time of conveying the picture.
Gladys gave it a10:
Action packed! Definitely has enough for a mixed male and female audience. Very entertaining, definitely got my monies worth.
Ross K gave it a9:
I thought this movie was fantastic and one of the better ones I have seen in a while. Rare is the movie that has as few plot holes as Eagle Eye, and also rare is the movie that has everything plausible according to the movie's logic, as Eagle Eye also accomplishes. The handheld camera technique gave the whole movie a realistic and engrossing feel, and the acting, in my opinion, was impeccable. Despite the "professional" review that many critics gave this movie, the vast majority of events depicted in Eagle Eye are possible today by the military, if not so readily and irresponsibly used. Well Done.
Scott A. gave it a10:
The movie is great if you want to get your mind out of your life and see something that will keep you at the edge of your seat. For the critic reviews, if you saw a movie that was 100% realistic, we'd hear you whining that it was "too" realistic.
Alisa B. gave it a10:
If I plop down $8-10 for a movie I want it to entertain me. Eagle Eye did just that. I don't care if it borrows from several classic films - as long as it entertains. This movie did that. Some films are thought provoking, some are just for fun - and that's okay. A film doesn't have to be all things to all people.
Joe G. gave it a5:
I recently went to the theaters and viewed a film titled Eagle Eye, directed by D J Caruso starring actors Shia Lebeouf and Billy Bob Thorton. Eagle Eye is a very action packed movie from beginning to end, there are action scenes. The whole plot is a bit strange. A man and a woman were destined to help the country by stopping a terrorist attack. They did succeed in stopping this attempt in a series of action packed scenes. I have to admit the film was very exciting. The main character is given a series of steps to follow and it seems like every time he listens to the advice he turns out okay. He continues to listen. The film felt like a psychological movie much like The Matrix. When I realized all the directions being given to laBeouf come from a computer program controlling the nation, I became more critical of the film. Some of the fictional aspects don’t have as much impact in an action film. This is a very fast paced movie moving from action scene to action scene. It also had many political aspects, and as we get closer to the election some people like to see films containing this. It shows how government can be corrupt, or a whole different set up than people think it is. We rely on technology much in today’s society and this shows what might happen if we rely on it a little too much. Overall this chase style movie has some intriguing action scenes but the plot is just too simple. By the time the movie is over, or even before it is complete, you are happy it is done. This film also left me wondering “where have I seen that before?” It is too much like many other action films such as Enemy of the State starring Will Smith. Although I pretended to like the film at the time to agree with my company, it was too noisy and fast and frankly had too much going on for no apparent reason. 5 out of 10 stars!
Alex R. gave it a10:
One thing I really hate about some of the "reviewers" scores is they base it upon realism, whether high-grossing actors are in the movie or not, and originality. Things like that shouldn't be taken too seriously. One example: The Dark Night, one of the highest rated movies this year. But DC mainly just made the comic into a movie (so it's not entirely original), and really is realism perfect in THAT movie? The point is I'm trying to make is that some reviewers can't take a breather and just plain enjoy the movie. Which comes to my review of the movie in one word to describe it all: awesome. The action is excellent, the story will make you think throughout, the actors do their roles very well, and overall it's a great thriller. I honestly think this is one action movie that is definitely worth checking out.
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