Film Review: Eagle Eye

D.J. Caruso's Eagle Eye has received a little flack for its dependancy on slam-bang action set pieces to join together its various plot threads, but that really was the fun of this film. The central premise is nothing original, and I'll be honest and say that the places it goes are also nothing original, but its execution is suspenseful, well-paced, and entertaining, which is good enough for me.

Current "it" boy Shia Labeouf stars as our hero Jerry Shaw, whose identical twin has just died under mysterious circumstances. Jerry is inexplicably placed under the control of a mysterious voice (well, actually, Julianne Moore) on his cell phone - matter of fact EVERY cell phone - who can somehow control pretty much every technological piece of equipment known to man.

In his journey he is joined by a reluctant Michellle Monaghan whose son may be indirectly involved in the assassination of the president. Confused yet? So was I, but really all we need to know is that technology will destroy us all. Wait, haven't I already heard that before in The Terminator, Enemy of the State, even Producer Steven Spielberg's own Jurassic Park? Yes, we certainly have. But no matter, still a fun, pulsating adventure with car chases (sometimes too quickly edited but still worthwhile) and gun fights.

Overall, a solid effort that will not linger in the memory, but will provide you with a good time. 3.5/5.