Red Eye
Red Eye

Red Eye

2005Movie85 minEnglish

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users77%
Director: Wes CravenGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman returning home from her father's funeral is coerced into participating in a plot to assassinate a government official. She is forced to cooperate by a charismatic and dangerous man who has taken control of her flight. The situation escalates as she must race against time to thwart his plan while protecting herself and others.

Critical Reception

Red Eye was generally well-received by critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, efficient pacing, and strong performances from its leads, particularly Cillian Murphy. While some found the plot slightly predictable, it was largely considered an effective and engaging thriller that delivered on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful tension and efficient direction.
  • Cillian Murphy's chilling performance is a standout.
  • A well-crafted, albeit somewhat conventional, thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's effectiveness as a suspenseful thriller, appreciating the performances of the lead actors and the engaging plot. Some viewers found the premise a bit contrived but were ultimately satisfied with the thrilling execution.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive hotel room, the "Lux Atlantic," was a set built specifically for the movie. The filmmakers wanted it to have a specific retro-modern feel to complement the thriller's aesthetic.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Red Eye delivers a gripping political-thriller concept with solid tension and engaging conflict, though some character decisions and dialogues strain believability. The emotional manipulation between Lisa and Jackson feels forced, given his...
RalphRahal

RalphRahal

Red Eye is a solid thriller that builds tension well, especially in its first act. The slow-paced setup allows for strong character introductions, but it does feel like Rachel McAdams' character should have picked up on Cillian Murphy's uns...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Lisa" (Rachel McAdams) is chatting away to her fellow passenger on an aircraft when suddenly things all start to take a bit of a menacing turn. It turns out that "Rippner" (Cillian Murphy) needs her to contact the hotel in which she works ...