There is an oversupply of modern war movies on screens these days which tends to dilute the market with some exciting action scenes but, more often than not, very little storytelling. So when a film has something important to say about the place of war in modern society, it is easy for the film to be overlooked, especially if it prioritizes message over spectacle.

This is the case with Eye in the sky, which initially received little attention and grossed $ 35 million at the box office. Thankfully, streaming has allowed this type of movie to finally get the recognition it deserves, and that’s exactly what happened for Eye in the sky. The film skyrocketed the Netflix charts to become the ninth most-watched movie, according to FlixPatrol.

The film follows Colonel Katherine Powell, who is in charge of an operation to eliminate terrorists in Kenya, but when a young girl enters the killing zone, her mission escalates and debates arise around them. implications of modern warfare.

The film stars Helen Mirren, who, unsurprisingly, does a fantastic job. Mirren has already won the Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the biopic The Queen and has since starred in other notable projects including RED and The good liar. His talented co-stars in Eye in the sky include the late Alan Rickman (Harry potter) and Aaron Paul (breaking Bad).

This movie will definitely make you question yourself and start questioning your morals, like Eye in the sky explores the impact of technological advances used in modern warfare and the consequences that accompany them.