Eye in the Sky [DVD]

Rickman’s last live action movie, with an incredible cast! Brilliant, it draws you in. If you are fortunate enough to never have been in war, Rickman’s last lines should be remembered! Never tell a soldier that he does not know the cost of war.

A very realistic view of behind the scenes of what modern warfare looks like today. There has always been a problem with warfare and politics, this shows how when no one wants to be responsible, how everything can go sideways, and in a hurry. Good performances from all the actors and was good to watch, and you could watch this again, and again.

I like some military films, particularly if there's a complex personal story in the plot. I typically stay with the two "Great Wars", 1 and 2. But was intrigued with the plot and the amazing cast in this film.This is in a very different "era", not declared war but instead, military missions. The British led mission is to capture wanted terrorists, known to be in Kenya. That changes when they get new intel; which brings the American government and military into the plot.It has a real time feel; as if you're in the action.A wonderful cast; which includes Helen Mirren, amazing as usual. And another British actor, Alan Rickman, a favorite actor for many years, has a central role. He sadly past away, after the film was released.Definitely a film that kept me on the edge of my seat.

During WWII the USA and Britain area bombed German and Japanese cities and the civilian casualties were horrific. And remember that at that time many of those civilians were not supporters of the warrior classes in those two countries. Yet, the Allied leadership had no hesitation about killing indiscriminately. (Most of the Germans and Japanese were even less blessed with empathy when it came to targeting "enemy" civilians.) The targets were faceless and therefore not really able to trigger remorse with the crews and leadership - until perhaps after the war was over.In any case, with this movie the leadership, and needless to say the audience, became aware of the personal nature of "collateral damage" and the result was a remarkable movie. The little girl was a "person" and the reality and innocence of that person got the attention of both those in the film who were involved with making a decision about blasting some bad people to smithereens and the audience, who, assuming they had any capacity to express human emotions, found themselves being part of the movie. War is indeed hell, but it becomes an even worse hell when serious reality sinks in.One other point, there were not many negative reviews of this movie on this site, but if one reads some of them it is clear that there are people out there who have some pretty brutish and fascistic ideas about the nature of empathy. I can just see some of them being part of the crowd that stormed the US Capitol a short while back.

Well written, really good actors, drama

This is a well done movie from a technical perspective (direction, acting, cinematography, etc.) It is an interesting movie from the perspective of how a military strike is decided, from the political ramifications and the cost - benefit analysis. It is even a thought provoking movie from a moral standpoint. Where this film loses stars is in its overwrought emotional stand. EVERYONE is emoting to within an inch of their lives because one child may be hurt in a drone strike. If the strike does not happen then many people would almost killed. I am as sympathetic towards children or innocent deaths as the next person , but this sap-a-thon was irritating.

Keep in mind I rarely give a “5” to movies. This movies makes one appreciate the responsibility many of our young and old in the military have to deal with very often. Made me emotional and makes one think. Technology sure can be efficient and deadly but who in their right mind would want to have to decide who goes and who stays. I just know one thing I’m in love with Helen!!!. Thanks

Good movie