(3.5 out of 5 stars)

The previews make Eagle Eye out to be some type of spy thriller or some sort of movie where a secret agency is making you do certain things to get what they want. Well, that is not exactly what this movie is about, but it does not matter, it is still a full blown action movie with explosions around every corner. The action is what makes this film fun.

The plot is a bit shaky. They sort of prove how these two can be told what to do every step of the way, but it still seems a little unrealistic. No matter, Shia LeBeouf and Michelle Monaghan do fine in their roles as the puppets of the criminal mastermind. Billy Bob Thornton and Michael Chiklis provide support as the agents tracking them down. This movie is not about the acting, it is about the action, but it is still nice seeing these actors making an attempt at making their roles important.

The problem with this movie is the last five minutes. It tries to create this monumental climax yet ends up being frivolous and absurd. At this point, the viewer knows who the mastermind behind the ordeal is, but they are waiting for our heroes to solve the problem. With a back story that screams redemption and family dedication and finding your purpose, this movie sinks like a dud and provides no tying of those thematic loose ends.

Eagle Eye unfortunately does not have the full originality it needs to be part of my collection of movies. I, Robot provides a similar yet more compelling story with the same amount of enticing action. There was more heart in Robot; which is what the filmmakers missed in Eagle Eye. They had written the idea, but did not execute it. So, watch this one for the action and do not expect much more, but rest assured, you will be fully entertained by the non-stop no frills excitement.

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