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A woman is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened by the potential murder of her father, she is pulled into a plot to assist her captor in offing a politician.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Wes Craven

Release Date: August 19, 2005

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DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006

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  • fb619846742
    January 14, 2012
    fb619846742
    A tightly-paced, efficiently directed and acted slice of horror concerning a hotel manager (Rachel McAdams) whose father's (Brian Cox) life is threatened while on a "red eye" flight by a first-charming individual (Cillian Murphy), who demands that she switches the room of a polit... read moreician in her hotel so that an assassination can be smoothly executed. Horror master Wes Craven effortlessly runs this picture, loading it with suspense, phenomenal music to heighten the terror, and gets the most out of his young two-some of McAdams and Murphy. The first 2/3 effectively build to a thrilling conclusion, which is a little silly but unmistakably entertaining. I really wish more horror movies were done like this, concentrated on characters and their decisions, as opposed to "boo!" moments and supernatural elements. This one gets it right.
  • fb729949618
    September 26, 2011
    fb729949618
    Good thriller, I liked it. Different type of movie for Wes Craven, but he delivered.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    Weird and scary. I liked it! A must see!
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    May 19, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Considering that this was made by Wes Craven, it is an interesting departure from his usual work. The film may be a bit formulaic and cliched, but it has plenty of tricks to make it a fairly entertaining thriller film. Red eye is nothing original, and it feels that the film does... read moren't play it safe by using the traditional Thriller formula. Though, it's nothing new; Red Eye is a wonderful film with a good cast. Cillian Murphy is terrific as Jackson Rippner, a psycho who kidnaps Lisa Reisert by Rachel McAdams and tells her that if she doesn't help her kill a politician staying at the hotel where she's working at, he'll kill her father. Simple, but effective plot, Red Eye is not excellent, but is certainly better than most derivative thrillers that use the same formula for the fact it has a good cast of actors. Like I've said, Red Eye is a different style for Wes Craven, and it shows that he's able to direct something good and entertaining without it being a horror film. I really admire the fact that he decided to do something different and the result is satisfying. Sure there a few things to improve upon, but for the most part, it's well made film that better than most films that deal with a similar plot. Wes Craven has made a very entertaining but flawed film. However the acting on Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams part saves this film from being a train wreck. A formulaic, thrilling experience, Red Eye is a good thriller to watch when theres nothing good on TV.
  • fernandorafael
    April 18, 2011
    fernandorafael
    Formulaic but effective thrill ride. Wes Craven's direction is spot-on, and his attention to detail is evident after a second viewing. Red Eye receives great support from Marco Beltrami's score. Both leads render impressive performances: Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy are two ... read moreof the best young actors in the business.

    It may not be a groundbreaking premise, but Craven, McAdams and Murphy form a great team that delivers an exciting, fast-paced adventure.

    But seriously, what about the airline's name? Fresh Air? Come on!
  • 76Majikat
    March 12, 2011
    76Majikat
    An ok Thriller, with a better than expected performance from Rachel McAdams and a less than worthy performances from Cillian Murphy.

    Enjoyable and easy watching, but also easily forgettable.
  • BEACHBUNNI
    August 31, 2010
    BEACHBUNNI
    hotel manager Lisa Reisert who after attending the funeral of her grandmother is on her way back to Miami to make it in time for work the next day. She takes the Red Eye flight ,where she doesnt realise she is seated next to her own worst nightmare, Jack Ripner!!! Soon after take... read more off she realizes that she is in fact kidnapped by Jack who needs her in order to assassinate William Keefe, head of Homeland Security. Jack threatens her with her fathers death if she refuses to co-operate.
    a good suspense thriller which kept me intrerested!
  • StarCrossedVoyager
    August 15, 2010
    StarCrossedVoyager
    A really good and well thought out suspense film. A great cast really helps the narrative. Some parts were fairly predictable but it was intelligent and interesting following the story.
  • thmtsang
    August 5, 2010
    thmtsang
    Good storyline. Rachel is on a flight and one of the passengers threatens to kill her father unless she helps him to kill a government official who is staying at her hotel. Good cast.
  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    June 24, 2010
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    B+

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Critic Reviews

Andrew Sarris
September 7, 2005
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

I'm not claiming masterpiece stature for Red Eye, just a solid professionalism in the acting, writing and direction that seems inextricably related to the modesty of its intentions. Full Review

David Denby
September 6, 2005
David Denby, New Yorker

The movie turns into a complicated duel that depends on precise observation of physical detail and moment-by-moment continuity so closely calibrated that it's impossible to find a wasted shot or an ex...

Richard Roeper
August 29, 2005
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

For Wes Craven, who I like a lot as a slasher director, he really goes into a different direction with this. Full Review

Peter Travers
August 27, 2005
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It took forever, but the best thriller of summer 2005 has finally arrived. The gripping, seat- clutching suspense in this baby will pin you to your seat.

Roger Ebert
August 26, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

After a summer of crashes, bangs, endless chase scenes and special effects that belittle the actors standing in front of them, what a pleasure to see characters in a thriller doing what people like th... Full Review

Stephen Hunter
August 19, 2005
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

Fast and furious and tightly focused and blessedly short at 85 minutes, it recalls not so much today's bloated, computer-crazed films, but tighter melodramas of the '50s. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
August 19, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Red Eye doesn't just stick to the basics -- it reminds us why they still matter. Full Review

Lisa Rose
August 19, 2005
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

A film that delivers high tension without the baggage of postmodern irony. Full Review

Roger Moore
August 19, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Teach this one in film schools. Maybe it could save us from all those stupid, nobody-would-do-that plot turns, flaccid formula screenwriting and thrillers that run so long they lose their thrills. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
August 19, 2005
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

The movie is a pleasant surprise at the end of summer, and an exciting detour from one of the most influential directors of horror films. Full Review

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    • Lisa Reisert: Listen pull the fire alarm!
    • Cynthia: Lisa what the hell-
    • Lisa Reisert: Get everyone out! you've got to go up there now and physically tell them, tell them that Keefe is a target [Cynthia don't know what to do and what to believe] Cynthia keefe is a target! Somebody's going to kill him!
    • Lisa Reisert: ...So you think think this is personal now?
    • Jackson: Just finishing the job.
    • Lisa Reisert: Well you're too late, everyone's alive, in that hotel every single person is alive, what? you didn't know? you failed, Jack...
    • Jackson: [getting angry to the highest level] I'll fix it up...
    • Lisa Reisert: Not in my house... [Jackson chase Lisa and Lisa take a run]
    • Jackson: That it was beyond your control?
    • Lisa Reisert: No... that it would never happen again. [she stabs him in the neck with a pen]
    • Jackson: Thanks for the quickie.
    • Jackson: One simple phone call saves your dad's life.
  • Terror takes flight.
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