Eagle eye is a ridiculous movie, but never boring. There's loads of action crammed into 10 minute segments, more so then you'd get in your average action movie. Eagle Eye doesn't have a objective, it has a totally illogical plot but makes up for it with it's sheer volume of action and special effects. The story is about Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) who is framed as a terrorist following the death of his Twin brother. Once arrested by the FBI, he is helped to escape by a female caller and asked to go on a mission with single mom Rachel (Michelle Monaghan)
Director D.J Caruso and Shia teamed up for the second time after the surprising success of Disturbia and have made a film that is highly enjoyable but also plays on are everyday fears: the fear you are constantly being watched by computers and the government. As with most thrillers, the enjoyment comes from the set-up and Eagle Eye is no different. Someone or something is controlling all electrical devices including traffic lights, McDonald's signs and construction equipment and using them to direct Shaw and Rachel in their mission. While all this is happening FBI agent Thomas Morgan (Billy Bob Thornton) is in hot pursuit and is willing to do anything to bring them down. This is where the film is at it's most fun, with the woman on the phone turning the couple into unlikely action heroes.
We don't really get to know the main characters with only a couple of scenes giving us some kind of back story, which is fine as the action is non-stop. Shia and Michelle carry the bulk of the film on their shoulders and both give reasonably good performances. Shia has always been likable and puts his natural charm and confidence into his performance. Monaghan is always a dependable actress and shows she can do action scenes with the best of them. Both have a good acting partnership and seemed game for trying anything with reports stating they did 80% of their own stunts. Billy Bob and Rosario Dawson handle the supporting roles and do all that is needed of them, which is to constantly look angry and shoot a gun every now and again. The action scenes have a satisfying physicality to them, showing off high speed car chases and fist fights at airports. Caruso shows he's capable of doing action, relentlessly pounding the audience with action and keeping everything moving quickly. It's just a shame that the story is ridiculous and gets even more so once all the plot twists start coming together. Luckily with this much entertainment you will hardly notice or even care.
Eagle Eye is a fun and enjoyable film that has plenty of action. But, if your looking for a story that makes sense, you won't find it here.
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