It's hard to talk much about it without giving it all away, but as you witness Jerry and Rachel receiving instructions and being monitored wherever they go, you get a distinct feeling that the film is fucking with you by not revealing the truth behind the voice. The film also thinks it's clever in masking the truth behind the female caller.

Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) dashes into a building a race against time in Eagle Eye. Why would somebody with such omnipotent influence have to blackmail and threaten individuals to do its bidding? The mechanical femme fatale on the other end of the phone can somehow miraculously sever power lines on a whim, but it must rely on Jerry Shaw ( LaBeouf) and an unremarkable Rachel ( Michelle Monaghan) to accomplish an important mission? If the whole thing sounds contrived, that's because it is. Eagle Eye fails in crafting itself a likable position, since, ironically, the film can't see how truly stupid it really is. I definitely enjoy the likes of Michael Bay and am perfectly willing to go for a mind-numbing ride. Eagle Eye may look promising on paper, but no degree of ridiculous gadgetry or blinding car crash can keep you from seeing the real truth - the film is an explosive disappointment.įilms that occupy the space of flashy, big-budget actioners are usually pretty vapid affairs. But you know what they say about judging a book by its cover. Caruso from the respectable Disturbia, and the original idea for Eagle Eye came from Steven Spielberg, no less. My expectation seemed reasonable, since the film reunited LaBeouf and director D.J. Shia LaBeouf is unquestionably a hot commodity nowadays, and after seeing the previews for Eagle Eye, I had grounds to expect it to be the next blockbuster thriller. Kevin's Review: Eagle Eye - A Familiar and Disappointing Sight

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