![]() ![]() More enjoyable without all the language, but it could have also been a lot worse in all other content areas as well. Some of the action sequences are impressive, but thoseĮxpecting a bit more of a cerebral offering will find much of them worthy of eye rolls. It's language that viewers will most want to consider before viewing Eagle Eye.Ĭomplaints aside, Eagle Eye is a very entertaining action thriller, but one that sacrifices originality at times,Īs well as believability to try to keep the audience interested. The sexual content department, while the worst of the violence shows briefs glimpses of the slightly bloody, charred remains ofĪ dead man, as well as a closeup of the victim's burned and bloody finger as it's being scanned for prints by police. Beyond a meaningless conversation between a couple guys in the start of the film where Shaw encouragesĪ friend to take his girl out for a fancy dinner to speed up their sexual activity, there isn't much else to complain about in It's unfortunate, too, as it's clearly unnecessary, and even feels excessive in the chase sequence when JerryĪnd Rachel first meet. Thornton tosses an "f" word to Dawsonįlippantly within the first quarter of the film, while "s" words and the occasional use of blasphemy permeate the rest of The content for Eagle Eye is a tricky one. Issues when the action gets a bit too fantastical for its own good. Throughout the film to lighten the mood, as it takes itself seriously from beginning to end. Keeps the mood rather tense, and maybe even a little cryptic during the first half, with there being no real comic relief Two are thrust seemingly randomly together, we learn deeper characteristics about both as the movie progresses. However, there'sĪn element to their mismatched teaming that feels more real than the idea that they're some kind of soulmates, and after the ![]() Supporting characters aside, our main duo - Jerry Shaw, played by Shia LaBeouf and Rachel Holloman, played by Michelle Monaghan -Īre strong enough to carry the film, despite there not being a whole lot of chemistry between the two. Rosario Dawson is surprisingly convincing as Agent PerezĪnd Michael Chiklis does well enough as Defense Secretary Callister despite not being given a whole lot to do. Makes those feeble threats at his own men just to prove how tough he is. If anything, Billy Bob Thornton has fallen victim to theĬlassic FBI agent stereotype who not only doesn't believe our main character who really has been framed, but wise-cracks and Those feelings really aren't due to any serious casting issues. Really.), or some plot developments thatĭon't quite add up - or even a sort of Live Free Or Die Hard-esque tunnel chase, Eagle Eye never risesĪbove that feeling that this not only could have been better, but you've seen better. ![]() Just happened?" car chase sequence (Please, Caruso. What doesn't work, most of all, is part of its execution. Giving the film a sense of "Hasn't this already been done before?" but with an execution that's slick and in some ways The end result is something oddly enough along the lines of I, Robot (which also starred LaBeouf) or even Wall-E in regards to theme, For Eagle Eye, Caruso opts for more thrills than chills, and House arrest who believes his neighbor is a killer. Last year, horror/thriller fans ate up the suspense of Caruso's Disturbia with LaBeouf playing a troublemaking teen on R-rated features like Taking Lives, Two For The Money, and The Salton Sea), but also with actor Shia LaBeouf in the lead. Caruso's second outing, not only in PG-13-rated territory (his previous films included Plots that made movies like The Island (or maybe even Firewall), as well as others, compromise their credibilityįor the sake of over-the-top action and thrills.Įagle Eye is director D.J. But in the end, Eagle Eye falls in line with the kinds of runaway Have seen most of it in the trailers already. It was nice watching a movie that I had a basic knowledge of what it was about and not And the teasing trailers that didn't give away all too much were a nice way to spark interestĪnd leave plenty of surprises within for the film's viewers. Paranoid about "Big Brother" watching us will be tossed well over the edge. And with the new action thriller Eagle Eye, anyone who's been even the slightest bit Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main). ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |