Review of Eye in the Sky (2015) by Tvjerry — 06 Apr 2016
This film is told from a high level, literally. Mostly using drones for surveillance and firepower, a military officer (Helen Mirren) commands a mission to stop terrorists in Kenya. This is framed around tense discussions among government leaders about the political issues of collateral damage.
Meanwhile, in Nevada, the remote pilot (Aaron Paul) is tasked with firing the actual bomb and risking the lives of innocents. While the debate and consequential dilemmas are compelling, there's not much on-the-ground action.
This is mostly carried out from remote locations, rendering the film more a moral/political debate with real-life consequences. The performances and tight editing help make this predominately intellectual interchange an absorbing experience.
This review of Eye in the Sky (2015) was written by Tvjerry on 06 Apr 2016.
Eye in the Sky has generally received positive reviews.
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