Eye in the Sky

Synopsis

In the tense political thriller 'Eye in the Sky' released in 2015, Colonel Katherine Powell, played by Helen Mirren, leads a secret mission to capture terrorists in Kenya with the help of drone technology. When the operation escalates and a young girl enters the kill zone, the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters raise questions about the consequences of modern warfare. The high-stakes decision-making process unfolds in real time, revealing the complexities of drone strikes and the human cost of collateral damage. As the clock ticks, the characters grapple with the weight of their choices in a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.

Cast

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  Helen Mirren

  Colonel Katherine Powell

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  Aaron Paul

  Steve Watts

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  Alan Rickman

  Lieutenant General Frank Benson

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  Barkhad Abdi

  Jama Farah

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  Jeremy Northam

  Brian Woodale

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  Phoebe Fox

  Carrie Gershon

Reviews

Eye in the Sky has received critical acclaim for its gripping storytelling and stellar performances. Rotten Tomatoes gives the movie an impressive 95% rating, praising its intense drama and ethical dilemmas. IMDb users have rated the film 7.3/10, highlighting the strong performances by Helen Mirren and the supporting cast. Metacritic gives it a score of 73/100, commending the film's timely exploration of the moral implications of modern warfare. The Guardian describes it as 'a taut and morally knotty thriller', while Variety hails it as 'suspenseful and intellectually engaging'. The Hollywood Reporter praises the film for its 'timely and provocative' subject matter, making Eye in the Sky a must-watch for fans of gripping political dramas.