Eagle Eye really only serves as a vehicle for action elements, and nothing else. The story lacks substance and originality, settling for quick-cutting chase scenes that are extremely hard to follow.
In the pantheon of big dumb action movies, Eagle Eye is one of the biggest and the dumbest. That’s not to say it isn’t a little entertaining, but it is about as dumb as they come.
The Quality
While Eagle Eye may be on the dumb side, the 1080p High Definition experience makes the movie watchable. Blu-ray and action movies are the perfect combination. When the crane crashes into the building where LaBeouf’s character is being held you can almost see the rubble spilling out of the flatscreen.
The 5.1 Dolby TrueHD sound works extremely well in this movie. It makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the car chase, and just inches away from each and every explosion. The dialogue is distinct and clear, even when there’s insane action happening all around.
The Special Features
All of the special features, save the photo gallery, are presented in HD. The first extra is "Asymmetrical Warfare: The Making of Eagle Eye," which is 25 minutes long and has all the standard fare of a 'making of' segment. Interesting tidbits are shared about Steven Speilberg’s influence on the film. There are also some great explanations about the movie’s special effects.
"Eagle Eye on Location: Washington, D.C." is far too short, clocking in at just over five minutes. This extra takes a quick look at shooting the movie on location in the nation’s capitol, and also the challenges that presented.
Ending Thoughts
Eagle Eye is dumb, that’s for sure, but Blu-ray makes it fun. This is one of those films where you can sit back, relax, and switch off your brain.
The picture is crystal clear, but who would expect anything less from High Definition? This Blu-ray is a perfect example of what Blu-ray can do, and how it can make a movie more enjoyable.
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