Eye in the Sky [DVD]

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Eye in the Sky is a 2015 British-American thriller directed by Gavin Hood that examines the moral complexities of modern military operations. Colonel Katherine Powell, a UK-based military commander played by Helen Mirren, oversees a covert drone surveillance mission in Kenya targeting suspected terrorists. When intelligence reveals the targets are planning a suicide bombing, the operation shifts from capture to kill. As American pilot Steve Watts, portrayed by Aaron Paul, prepares to strike, a young girl wanders into the target zone, forcing military and political leaders from the US and Britain to grapple with the devastating consequences of their decision.

Released by Bleecker Street Media, this single-disc DVD features a runtime of 102 minutes and carries an R rating. The film explores the intersection of duty, ethics, and accountability through its ensemble cast including Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi, and others. Bonus content includes a segment on perspectives and morals. Own this gripping examination of warfare’s human cost on physical media.