Just Watched...

Red Eye 
Starring: Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox

Rating: PG-13

Score: 4/4

I don't usually give out a full score, I go a half point below it because I don't really think a movie could be absolutely perfect.  But I love this movie so much that I think it should be a full grade.


Lisa is the manager of a luxury hotel in Miami. When the movie begins she is on her way back to Miami from Dallas where she attended the funeral of her grandmother. Unfortunately she has to catch the red eye, because of the weather the flight has been delayed. 
While waiting for the plane she meets a handsome stranger named Jackson. We see the attraction between the two as they chat in the airport and finally discover they are actually sitting next to each other on the plane. But then it all goes wrong. 
Jackson reveals that his goal is actually to eliminate a political figure who is staying at Lisa's hotel. Jackson can use Lisa's authority to put the target in a room that can be easily accessed by the assassins. Jackson's leverage over Lisa? Her father's life. 
Lisa must find a way to save her father and the politician...oh and escape the man in the seat next to her.


It's chilling without being uncomfortable. It's edge-of-your-seat thrilling without wanting to hide under the blankets. It's the perfect combination! By far the best of the movie is Cillian Murphy as Jackson Ripner. Right after he tells Lisa what he will do she stands up in her seat on the plane. There is a perfect shot looking down at him and his chilling eyes; they're cold and emotionless and his raspy voice will make you believe he means what he threatens.