Eye in the Sky Eye in the Sky is a suspenseful thriller that tests the limits of the moral values of various military personnel from both the US and Great Britain. The movie itself does not guide you in choosing a morally correct side, however it does illustrate facets of an extremely complex issue without bias. The plot centers around the question of whether one life (a young Kenyan girl) is worth saving at the sacrifice of a multitude of others. The theory of utilitarianism is prominent throughout this film, that is that the individual should act to produce the best possible outcome when given the choice. I enjoyed the thrill of not knowing what choice they would ultimately reach in the end. A key aspect of this film that I’d like to
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Never tell a solider that he doesn 't know the cost of war.” This brings me to another aspect we’ve discussed in class, the “most right” thing. Every situation that demands a choice is usually solved by choosing the “most right” option. However, every person has their own sense of utilitarianism, or an internal answer to the question, “What should I do?” Different perspectives and backgrounds among varying types of people results in either choice you make being viewed as potentially the wrong choice to another person. This makes the film increasingly complex because if they were to sacrifice the little girl at the expense of others, it could be viewed as controversial to civilians and create backlash. On the other hand, if they were to save the girl by waiting, and a suicide bomber escaped and went on with their plans, the military would face a backlash for not preventing it. These types of situations are a known as a double-edged sword. That is why when we are in situations that demand a tough decision, we must do what we personally view to be “most …show more content…
A large group discussion that can potentially lead to the loss of life was significant in both plots. However, I do personally prefer Eye in the Sky because it has this sense of urgency and the weight of the final decision seemed heavier to me than it did in 12 angry men. Also, being from a military background, I found Eye in the Sky to accurately capture what it’s like to have so much power and make such an emotionally difficult decision. This film was incredibly powerful in that it flawlessly described to me both sides of a morally complex issue. I would highly recommend it to others and I feel like I will watch it again. I’m genuinely curious to see whether my stance on “what would you do?” changes in the
Never tell a solider that he doesn 't know the cost of war.” This brings me to another aspect we’ve discussed in class, the “most right” thing. Every situation that demands a choice is usually solved by choosing the “most right” option. However, every person has their own sense of utilitarianism, or an internal answer to the question, “What should I do?” Different perspectives and backgrounds among varying types of people results in either choice you make being viewed as potentially the wrong choice to another person. This makes the film increasingly complex because if they were to sacrifice the little girl at the expense of others, it could be viewed as controversial to civilians and create backlash. On the other hand, if they were to save the girl by waiting, and a suicide bomber escaped and went on with their plans, the military would face a backlash for not preventing it. These types of situations are a known as a double-edged sword. That is why when we are in situations that demand a tough decision, we must do what we personally view to be “most …show more content…
A large group discussion that can potentially lead to the loss of life was significant in both plots. However, I do personally prefer Eye in the Sky because it has this sense of urgency and the weight of the final decision seemed heavier to me than it did in 12 angry men. Also, being from a military background, I found Eye in the Sky to accurately capture what it’s like to have so much power and make such an emotionally difficult decision. This film was incredibly powerful in that it flawlessly described to me both sides of a morally complex issue. I would highly recommend it to others and I feel like I will watch it again. I’m genuinely curious to see whether my stance on “what would you do?” changes in the