Eagle Eye

Name: Eagle Eye
Director: D.J. Caruso
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Action
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie

2008Dir. D.J. Caruso1h 58m

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Runtime1h 58m

Released2008

Budget$80M

Box office$178.8M

DirectorD.J. Caruso

About This Movie

Eagle Eye is an interesting blend of action and tech paranoia, with a solid sense of urgency throughout. D.J. Caruso keeps the pacing tight, layering constant tension as Jerry and Rachel are manipulated by an unseen force. The use of technology not just as a plot device, but as a palpable threat, gives it a modern feel. Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan bring a decent level of intensity to their roles, though sometimes it feels a bit one-note. The practical effects and stunts add a nice touch, especially in the car chase sequences. What sticks with you is the atmosphere—it's that creeping dread of being watched, which really resonates in our tech-heavy world.

Released on DVD and Blu-ray in 2009.Filmed in various locations including Washington, D.C.Features a score by Brian Tyler, enhancing the tension.Shot using a mix of practical effects and CGI.