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The action once again centres on a strong, young woman, this time called Lisa and played by Rachel McAdams (recently seen in Wedding Crashers), who spends all her time managing a busy hotel. On a flight back from a funeral, she finds herself sat next to a wealthy businessman, played by Cillian Murphy (whose performance remains one of the many highlights of Batman Begins. He has an agenda however, that involves using Lisa to clear the way for a contract killing at her hotel. With her father at home under constant watch, and sat next to a man threatening to kill him, the stage is set for a healthy little thriller.
And that’s just what Red Eye is. While some distance away from Craven’s best work, it has some big pluses in its favour. Firstly, it’s a very swift ride that doesn’t outstay its welcome, speeding through plot developments that others in the genre would sit and ponder on for some time. It’s also got the charm of Rachel McAdams in the lead role, who pitches well against the sneer and creepiness of Cillian Murphy. And finally, it delivers good old fashioned Friday night fun, without having pretensions to do anything else.
So while it’s hardly a defining thriller in any way, nor is it without one or two unintentional giggles, Red Eye works surprisingly well. In the hands of a lesser director, it’s got all the ingredients for straight-to-video hell, but with Craven at the helm and his two leads performing well, it’s a movie that happily punches above its weight.--Simon Brew
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mile high thriller,
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This review is from: Red Eye [DVD] (DVD)
For an hour, this is one of the tightest, edge of your seat thrillers ever made. Wes Craven takes his time setting up the characters of Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy, their expectant meeting, and the set up on the plane.In fact, it fairly plods along, but in such an interesting way you won't mind. You're so interested in these characters, that the factthat the film doesn't really start until 30 minutes in is irrelevant - because when it gets good, it gets very good. Putting it simply, so not to spoil any new viewers, Murphy's character hold McAdams character hostage on the plane without anybody knowing. As she tries to alert people to her fate, her plans get ingeniously better, and its keep you guessing how she'll be able to escape. Murphy particularly is brilliant, all easy friendliness covering up a bonkers mad criminal. McAdams too is spot on as lady in peril. Half the fun is watching the events unfold on the plane, and how Murphy's character will stop them. However, come the ending, Craven resorts to his tried and tested slasher material. Although decent, it lacks the sinister edge of the previous hour, and becomes far moretraditional. The airport chase is absurd, and loses the film it's fifth star. How can you run unchecked through an airport without going through passport control or without the guards clocking on? Still, the finale in the house is jump worthy material, and makes up for the slightly soggy airport section. Different, fresh and exciting, this was a real surprise treat, and I would highly recommend it for some Friday night easy entertainment.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reasonable Thriller,
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This review is from: Red Eye [DVD] (DVD)
I wasn't expecting much from this film, some of Wes Craven's recent films have been a little below par and I was almost sure this was going to be the same. How glad I am to say then that it was actually a very serviceable thriller. Cillian Murphy plays Jackson Rippner, a nasty but intelligent piece of work who needs to get a job done. Rachel McAdams plays Lisa Reisert, she is the person who can help Jackson do his job. Most of the action takes place on a late night flight but don't let that put you off. It is because of this that the film is a step above others, it uses your mind to get the film across and not fancy stunts or gory violence. Murphy is excellent as the bad guy, you sense real danger from him hidden under a velvet suave exterior.
All in all this was a nice surprise and at only about 80 mins long it flys by. Well worth a watch.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Contains surprises!,
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This review is from: Red Eye [DVD] (DVD)
What a little gem! Those who think that Wes Craven only directs horror movies should witness him in true 'thriller' mode.An apparently chance meeting in an airport check-in queue initiates a series of events that keep the viewers' eyes rooted firmly to the screen. Just when everything seems impossible - another clever ruse by Lisa (Rachel McAdams) saves the situation. And there are many impossible situations to be saved! Wes Craven gives Lisa a physically strong character that belies her outwardly fragile appearance - but all who know the incredible feats of physical strength that a woman can achieve to protect her nearest and dearest will realise the credibility of this. The result is a fast moving, tense and unmissable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Although the end is predictable, the means to the end is not - and it is this which maintains the suspense. Cillian Murphy (Jackson) is superb as the sinister, menacing assassin who, thanks to his good looks and charm, initially fools Lisa into believing that he is a thoroughly nice young man. But when we realise the truth we remember that 'there was definitely something in his eyes...' Watch this film and just......escape.
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