The ultimate revelation is hardly a shock and shows the four screenwriters’ unwillingness to say anything relevant. A mysterious woman’s GPS-like voice calls with instructions that should be followed, or else. Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan) are the innocents thrust into the unrelenting action. Caruso’s Eagle Eye might pretend to criticize our increasing reliance on technology, but it’s really just the setting for a big dumb movie. When the real government struggles to do even the basic things correctly, it’s hard to believe it could ever build a powerful, all-seeing device.ĭ.J. It’s difficult to create tension if an omnipotent force can drop power lines on unsuspecting enemies whenever it wants. However, lazy filmmakers who choose a simpler path could risk delivering a dull, mind-numbing experience. It could even be the model for an old-school Hitchcock film, updated with modern touches. This material is perfect for a suspense thriller, with the big bad government chasing down the idealistic, possibly clueless everyman. In fact, a little film called Enemy of the State covered this territory 10 years ago. With news stories on unlawful surveillance becoming commonplace, it’s hardly a stretch to think the worst is happening. "To the extent this fictional movie generates discussion and potential reform, it's a perfect blending of the worlds of entertainment and reality.It’s no secret. "It's a bit early to start building the buzz, but the world needs to know what some claim is really going on at Guantanamo and similar detention centers around the world," concludes Wilson. The budget for the movie is $3.3 million and Wilson is in negotiations with a variety of financiers. Grand Slam is fast-tracking towards a November shoot of Gitmo. He also says he is in early talks with several other stars, but declined to say whom until talks had progressed further. "I've promised our financiers an international cast of some of the finest actors working today and I think we are well on our way," says Wilson.
"Court hearings, whether in the form of judicial proceedings or military tribunals, can be ugly, and there should be no sugar-coating of that reality," she stated.Īcademy Award nominated actor Gary Busey ( ) is also in talks to take a lead role, as is Sayed Badreya ( ), who was most recently seen in Iron Man as the diabolical Abu Bakaar, and soon to be seen as Saddam Hussein in Oliver Stone's W. "I'm thrilled to be a part of this great adventure," said Roberts, who is sure to bring authenticity and acuity to her role. Also joining the cast is attorney/actress Vicki Roberts ( ) playing the part of a military lawyer. Other attachments include Paula Garcés ( ) who was last seen as Maria in the Harold and Kumar movies, and is currently featured in the critically-acclaimed television show The Shield on the FX Network. Gitmo is the provocative, fictional story of a top American interrogator sent to a Guantanamo-like detention center to interrogate the so-called #4 man in Al Qaeda, Hassan Ahmed. I think after Gitmo, the secret will be out," says Daniel Wilson ( ), who is the writer/director and producer of Gitmo. "Anthony is one of the finest actors around, and one of the best kept secrets in Hollywood. Eagle Eye grossed $29.2 million domestically in its first weekend of release. Anthony Azizi can currently be seen in the movie Eagle Eye, playing the role of Ranim Khalid. Grand Slam Pictures announced today that it has attached Anthony Azizi ( ) to star in the new movie Gitmo ( ) which is scheduled to shoot in November.
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