Eagle Eye a solid action vehicle for new star Shia Labeouf

November 13, 2008 by vongsundara 

I went to see Eagle Eye when I recently visited my family in Winnipeg, and I had a pretty good time. Eagle Eye stars Shia Labeouf from Transformers and Disturbia, and he is becoming quite the movie star. Unfortunately, it seems like every movie, he looks greasier and greasier, but I guess some people like him that way. It’s difficult for me to see, though, because I’m used to him from his clean days in Even Stevens.

Eagle Eye delivered on what it promised, hardcore action throughout. The majority of the movie involved running, running and more running, followed by explosions. Unfortunately, the plot didn’t work out quite as well.

SPOILER ALERT

The central plot revolves around a giant super-computer that runs rampant and out of control, thus trying to kill humans in its effort to save them. This plot would have been okay except that I’ve already seen I, Robot.

Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton provide ample starpower in supporting roles and all three turn in capable performances.

I suppose I’m being a little too harsh overall, as the movie was fun, and all the people I went to see it with were satisfied with what we got. Besides, movies in Winnipeg are still $8.50 including all taxes at Silver City, so I should have nothing to complain about.

Review Score: ★★★☆☆ 

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