Eagle Eye

Rated PG-13
Run Time: 118 minutes
Studio: Dreamworks
Starring: Shia LeBeouf, Michelle Monaghan
Directors: D.J. Caruso
Writers: Dan McDermott, Hillary Seitz, John Glenn, Travis Wright
Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Edward McDonnell, James M. Freitag
DVD Release Date: December 27, 2008

Priced at Amazon $14.99
Reviewed by: Mary Anne O’Connell

From IMBD: Jerry and Rachel are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations, using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move.

Eagle Eye is a story about Jerry Shaw (Shia LeBeouf) a copy associate and Rachel (Michelle Monaghan) a mom/paralegal who are paired up together by a mysterious female caller who leaves messages on their cell phones instructing them to do certain things to avoid danger. Jerry is framed for making threats against the government and the President. These two are led around Washington, DC on wild goose chases and the movie makes more twists and turns than my lower intestines! The special effects are really great but the story itself leaves much to be desired – it’s just not very original.

Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton are wonderful in their supporting roles as law enforcement officers, who eventually begin to believe that everything is not as it seems.

Our family has been watching and loving Shia LaBeouf since he was a little boy and starred in Disney’s “Even Stevens.” He really is a great actor and we will continue to support him in his career.

I really thought this movie was going to be a great action-thriller especially after watching all the previews, but I must say, I was a bit disappointed.

5 out of 10 Binkies