Film Preview: Eagle Eye (2008)

Trailers (Due to age, may no longer be available)

Posters (Due to age, may no longer be available)

Poster Rating: C

Review: Taking a slightly new approach to the title-bisected frame, this poster doesn’t improve on the formula much. It’s nice to see this kind of detail, but the detail isn’t terribly exceptional thematically or otherwise.

Trailer Rating: B-; B

Review: This mysterious organization knowing precise information about star Shia LaBeouf’s character seems a bit sketchy and with this tiny teaser, it’s hard to know whether the film will be any good or not. Still, there’s a modicum of intrigue displayed, which should get viewers clamoring for more information.

The intrigue of the second trailer is that it gives us a better idea of what is going to be happening in the film. While it doesn’t exactly give anything away, it does make for a more engrossing premise. Some trailers need that kind of boost, others don’t. Let’s just hope the next trailer doesn’t do as I expect and give away too much of the plot.

Oscar Prospects:

Like many other box office hopeful thrillers, this one isn’t likely to translate any amount of box office into Oscar success.

Release Date:

September 26, 2008

Synopsis:

The film doesn’t take itself entirely seriously, and for that, much of the action and suspense works, though there are fundamental weaknesses throughout.