Cillian Murphy’s twist-filled thriller Red Eye has landed a new streaming home in the UK.
The movie, which came out in 2005, features Rachel McAdams as Lisa, a hotel manager, who encounters an attractive man named Jackson (played by Murphy) while waiting for a late-night flight to Miami.
On the plane, Lisa quickly discovers that something is terribly wrong and finds herself compelled to help a terrorist carry out a risky assassination.
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A hotel manager’s life is thrown into chaos when a mysterious fellow passenger on her flight asks her to help with a dangerous plan: assassinating a government official. If she doesn’t comply, her father’s life is threatened.
The psychological thriller, directed by horror master Wes Craven, is now available to stream in the UK on BBC iPlayer.
The movie, featuring Brian Cox and Jayma Mays, has been well-received by critics, earning an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 193 reviews.
In a review, *Rolling Stone* highlighted the intense suspense of *Red Eye*, calling it “the best thriller of summer 2005” and saying it would “pin you to your seat.” They noted the film was worth the wait for a truly gripping experience.
According to *The New Yorker*, the film evolves into an intricate contest of observation, focusing on small physical details and seamless transitions. Every shot and every emotion feels deliberate and authentic, with nothing feeling unnecessary.
According to *The Washington Post*, the film is quick-paced, well-focused, and thankfully brief at just 85 minutes. It reminded the reviewer of classic, streamlined melodramas from the 1950s, rather than today’s lengthy, special effects-heavy blockbusters.
According to *Entertainment Weekly*, the movie is thrilling because director Wes Craven is a master of suspense. He builds tension by focusing on small, everyday mishaps – the kind that really get viewers on the edge of their seats.
According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, the film is full of suspenseful twists and turns, and while it uses many familiar techniques, it manages to be engaging thanks to a unique and inventive idea.
Red Eye is available to stream now on BBC iPlayer.
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2025-09-15 20:21