I really liked this movie. Of course I was expecting to, as I am a pretty avid Shia fan, and Eagle Eye delivered on all of my expectations. There was plenty of action, but I didn't find the pace too frenetic. There was enough character development to care what happened to these people on a personal level beyond the whole imminent danger to the nation from the larger story arc.
Shia LaBeouf turned out a wonderful performance, again showcasing his ability to play both vulnerable and tough with a level of honor you don't always see in modern day characters. I thought Michelle Monaghan did well also, I hadn't been familiar with her work prior to this movie, her plight as a single mother doing anything she could to keep her son safe was compelling to watch.
The supporting cast was very strong and it was nice to see all of the interaction on the different levels surrounding this piece done capably by established talent without utilizing as many no-name actors as they could have easily done. Billy Bob Thornton in particular had a kind of strength that was needed to drive the investigation, tempered with a bit of humor.
Though there are some far fetched concepts in the movie, it is in fact, a movie, and I believe there should be some suspension of disbelief when you walk in the door. It was still a thrilling ride, and a big point in its favor for me was also the way it wrapped things up at the end, giving us some closure, something many movies do not do enough of.
Led by a strong cast with plenty of non-stop action, Eagle Eye promises thrills a minute, delivers a movie well worth seeing in the theater, and cements Shia's position as an A list star. I will definitely be buying this when it comes out on DVD, and I look forward to any projects featuring D.J. Caruso or Shia LaBeouf in the future.