DVD Review : EAGLE EYE

Let me say this up front "Eagle Eye" had an amazing trailer. Cranes crashing into buildings, shia lebouf looking
a little older and gritty. (None of this "Transformers" crap here), and being a conspiracy nut I was hooked
on that angle. When I saw it in the theatre I knew I would have to watch it. However life interfered and I had to
wait for the DVD release. And it was well worth the wait.



"EAGLE EYE" is the story of two strangers (Shia Labeouf and Michelle Monaghan) trapped in a race against time.
They are ripped from thie oridinary lives  when they are "activated" as part of a high-tech assination plot. Each
is forced to cooperate with the other as they race to complete their secret mission. Driven by fear and threats
against their families they must complete a series of missions before they are released.

Sounds good huh? That's right every once in awhile I put down my Hipster movie snob wall and really
get to enjoy a good action thriller (from Steven Spielberg none the less). And this was one of those
films. It was full of great practical special FX and some really cool technology as these two actors
battle through their plot points.

The behind the scenes of this film were amazing. You can check them out in a clip I will post to the blog
later this week as well. The DVD also came with a wealth of bonus features such as a Gag Reel, How to Film
in Washington DC, Alternate Ending and more. Well worth the price for such a thrilling movie to begin
with.

I give this DVD a B. The only thing that prevented it from being a A were the first 10 minutes of
the film which was pretty boring and formulaic stuff.

Overall go out and buy this one when you can.

P.S. Michael Chiklis is in this, kicking as much ass as ever.