Eagle Eye

Hey Neo, Skynet just made you an Enemy of the State - what cha gonna do now?

I wanna sit here and tell you that Eagle Eye is the break out movie of the year.
I wanna tell you that Eagle Eye is one of the best action films I've seen this year.
I wanna tell you that Eagle Eye will blow you away.
But I don't want to lie to you.

This movie is a Hollywood hacktastic, hactacular, hackbuster. They rehashed so many other flicks you can literally point out the movies they stole ideas from and make it a trivia game. The plot is actually not bad but the devices they use to get you through it are all-too familiar. Hell, I was waiting for that mutha fucka Shia LaFluff to use the force at some point. Hell, they did everything else.
This movie has more action than you can shake a stick at. Really. It does. I got eye strain watching this shit. Plot? Yeah, there's one but it doesn't unfold immediately. They slip it in midway through the movie. Acting? I'm bout sick of Shia's ass. He needs to chill after Transformers 2 and take a break. Then he should play a serial killer or something. As usual, the real acting is done by the vet - Billy Bob Thorton. Rosario did okay. Kinda stiff and no nudity - not even a damn shoulder or back shot. She was in uniform the whole flick. She did play off Anthony Mackie well, though. Is it just me or has she completely avoided looking sexy after "Rent"? I know she's trying to be seen as a strong woman and all but damn if she ain't overdoing that shit.
Michelle Monaghan has doomed herself to mommy role hell with this movie. She may as well sign a contract with the Lifetime Channel and call it a career. MI-3 was it for her.
If it seems like I'm dancing around describing the flick, its because I am. The first sentence was enough. Anything outside of that would be a spoiler.

A word of warning if you are thinking of seeing this movie:
YOU MUST SUSPEND ALL BELIEF BEFORE GOING IN.
If you don't there's a good chance you will hate it.
I went for the action. I was satisfied. Is it a good movie? Well, that's a matter of opinion. (not mine) Is it a "thrill ride"? Hell yes. Shit's almost non-stop.
You might get tired of Shia LaBeouf's annoying ass but if you're into action, this one is full of it (Think Die Hard 4 level and then some).
My biggest issue with this flick is how these Hollyweird hacks jammed so many other movie ideas into this one. If you can let that slide, along with over the top action sequences with impossible outcomes like people walking away unscathed from explosive car crashes, then you might just like this movie.
Please, do yourself a favor and don't try to find the logic, science or physics in this movie. If you do, you will hate it. Just hop in, go along for the ride and jump off when you get dizzy (which should be about 10 minutes in).
There's no sex, no nudity and not that much foul language, so its basically kid-safe. Unfortunately, there's no titillation at all, so all of us fellas are stuck to enjoying the action, but they give you a triple dose to make up for it.

I'm guessing Miracle At St. Anna - Spike Lee's new joint is probably the best bet for the weekend. Again, I passed on a good flick in favor of an okay one. I heard "Choke" was funny, too. I didn't see it myself, though. I'd say go catch Towelhead or Miracle At St. Anna if you want to get your deep, thought-provoking flick on. (I have seen neither, so proceed with caution) I think if you're looking for an action flick this week - this is probably your only decent option. Its not a bad option, but it is what it is: an adrenaline shot with a rehashed plot.
How many government conspiracy movies can you see before you get fed up?
Well, this weekend you'll get the chance to add one to the list. Thumbs? Meh. I've probably written more than enough already. I'd call it a thumbs up for action junkies only.
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