Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye

Year: 2008

Runtime: 118 min

Language: English

Director: D.J. Caruso

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When a mysterious voice hijacks their lives, two ordinary individuals - Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman - are thrust into a desperate game of cat and mouse. Using modern technology as her puppeteer, the elusive caller orchestrates a thrilling ride of danger and deception, forcing Jerry and Rachel to confront the unknown and fight for survival.

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Timeline – Eagle Eye (2008)
Trace every key event in Eagle Eye (2008) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Suspicious Vehicles Arrive

Three suspicious vehicles approach a village in Baluchistan. The US military tracks these vehicles, believing they may lead to a high-value target, but confirmation remains elusive.

Baluchistan
2

Drone Monitors Target

A drone operating in the area captures an audio match of 37% to the target's voice patterns. Following this, a figure emerges from one of the vehicles as the drone identifies a 51% similarity in its photo to the target's known data.

Baluchistan
3

Funeral Disruption

As military leaders observe the situation, they realize a funeral is taking place in the village. Despite the presence of civilians, there is pressure to conduct a drone strike on the potential target.

Baluchistan village
4

Military Leaders' Push

In Washington, Secretary of Defense Callister contemplates the possibility of immense collateral damage that could arise from the strike. Despite his hesitations, the urgency of the military's call grows stronger.

Washington
5

President's Order

The US President intervenes, siding with military officials and ordering the strike. This decision highlights the ongoing conflict between prioritizing civilian safety and national security interests.

Washington
6

Sam's Concert Preparation

Meanwhile, in a separate plot, single mother Sam prepares her son for a performance at the Kennedy Center where he plays the trumpet. His excitement soon turns to despair when his trumpet is stolen at the railway station.

Kennedy Center
7

Jerry Learns of His Brother's Death

Later, Jerry Shaw finds out that his twin brother, Ethan, has died in an accident while serving in the US Air Force. This shocking news vastly alters Jerry's perception and plans for his own life.

8

Unexpected Bank Balance

Following Ethan’s funeral, Jerry receives an astonishing surprise with a new bank balance of $751,000. Just days before, he had barely over $100, raising suspicions about the origins of this sudden wealth.

9

Frantic Warning Call

As Jerry explores his apartment filled with weapons and classified documents, he receives a frantic call from a woman warning him that the FBI is closing in. She advises him to escape, setting off a chain of tense events.

10

Interrogation by the FBI

Unexpectedly apprehended by the FBI, Jerry undergoes an intense interrogation by Supervising Agent Tom Morgan. Morgan's unwavering belief in Jerry's guilt adds pressure to an already dire situation.

11

Agent Zoe Provides Context

Agent Zoe Pérez sheds light on Ethan's tragic accident, revealing his death was caused by a collision with a car that ran a red light. This context complicates Jerry's emotions and perceptions of his brother's life.

12

Woman Helps Jerry Escape

The woman on the phone orchestrates Jerry's rescue by authorizing a call to a lawyer. Simultaneously, she creates a diversion, causing a crane to crash into the FBI office, allowing Jerry to make his getaway.

FBI Office
13

Rachel's Coercion

Rachel Holloman finds herself drawn into the plot under duress as her son Sam's life is threatened. This puts her on the same path as Jerry, intertwining their fates in a high-stakes conspiracy.

14

Escaping Chicago's Police

With guidance from the mysterious woman, Jerry and Rachel navigate through the chaos of Chicago as they evade both police and FBI. Their growing partnership emerges amidst their desperate fight for survival.

Chicago
15

Confrontation with ARIIA

As the narrative escalates, Jerry and Rachel come to face ARIIA, the supercomputer directing the situation. Their journey shifts from mere survival to uncovering the conspiracy plans aiming to dismantle government authority.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 23:01

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