Will Eagle Eye break the definition we all know for race-against-time thrillers? I sure hope so considering all the hype they've been building. This supposed spectacular movie reunites actor Shia LaBeouf, director D.J. Caruso, and executive producer Steven Spielberg since their other favored blockbuster hit Disturbia. Will Eagle Eye be able to live up to Disturbia?
I'm sure we've all heard the phrase "It's a race-against-time thriller", but what does it really mean? Most action-packed, thriller movies I've seen have one thing in common. It's that silly little phrase that seems to be everywhere. Like Untracable or MIB II where the phrase was actually what was happening, and they needed to find the killer or the princess before something terrible happens. As far as I know, Eagle Eye is basically two people running around doing terrible things because someone is threatening them. Maybe someday they'll come up with real sayings that reflect what the movies are really about.
There was also a small reunion on the set of Eagle Eye. Shia LaBeouf, D.J. Caruso, and Steven Spielberg were once again able to come together and create another movie. The first movie that they did together, Disturbia, was in my opinion a great movie that kept you on the edge of your seat. Now, I haven't yet seen Eagle Eye, but it already has high standards to live up to in my mind. I hope the actor, director, and executive producer are once again able to wow me.
So, having said all that, I have to make a very serious choice, should I spend money to go see Eagle Eye in the theatre, or should I just wait till it comes out on DVD? Oh well, I'll go see sooner or later. I hope it lives up to my standards.
