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Eagle Eye: AI Thriller Soars on Netflix
22 Feb
Summary
- Eagle Eye, a 2008 sci-fi thriller, is trending on Netflix.
- The film features Shia LaBeouf and explores an AI manipulating characters.
- Recent reviews praise the film as ahead of its time despite critical scores.
The 2008 action thriller 'Eagle Eye,' featuring Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan, is currently climbing the Netflix charts.
The film's plot revolves around two strangers manipulated by a mysterious AI voice, forcing them into dangerous situations.
Initially released with a low critical score of 27 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, 'Eagle Eye' has garnered a more favorable audience rating of 62 percent.
Many recent reviews highlight the film's prescient AI theme, with some calling it 'Mission Impossible on steroids' and ahead of its time. Director Steven Spielberg reportedly aimed for viewers to feel uneasy about technology, comparing the effect to 'Jaws' and its impact on beachgoers.
Despite its resurgence, some viewers criticized the film for its implausible plot and the power of the antagonist organization.
