Shia LaBeouf’s acting abilities really have shown brightly in his recent movies like “Transformers” and “Disturbia.” “Eagle Eye” is no different.
LaBeouf again takes on the role of a troubled guy, but this time he has more depth. After his brother dies Jerry Shaw, LaBeouf’s character, comes back to his apartment to find it filled with guns, explosives and army-grade materials, which kicks off a series of events that are full of action.
Single mom Rachel Holloman, played by Michelle Monaghan, soon is thrown into the mix as a mother who is just trying to keep her son safe. Together Holloman and Shaw become targets of cyber terrorism. However, nothing is quite as it seems.
The government plays a crucial part in this movie as it has control of everything. And I mean everything. This may be what keeps the movie interesting. I found myself constantly wondering what it was going to do next.
It can derail a train, control a crane, change traffic lights from red to green and communicate through airport marquees. It’s amazing. Oh yeah and by it, I mean Aria. You’ll see.
Aria continues to manipulate every action Shaw and Holloman make with no rhyme or reason, which keeps your heart rate up throughout the film. The confusion and the panic the pair feel are what you as the viewer feel as well.
Most of the concepts are a little unrealistic, but that’s what keeps it fun. If things like that were actually possible, it’d be scary. The supporting actors weren’t bad either.
Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton play high-ranking officials in the Air Force and FBI, who think Shaw is the one behind all the mayhem. The two eventually discover, however, that the machine, which was thought to be wonderful, really has turned against those who invented it.
The twists and turns, foot chases and car chases keep the characters and the audience alert and guessing throughout the entire movie. I’m not saying “Eagle Eye” is worthy of an Emmy, but it’s definitely worth a watch. If nothing else, watch it for LaBeouf’s performance; he’s really grown as an actor.
