Eyeline Match

Above at 0.58 is an example of eyeline match. An eyeline match is a film editing technique associated with the continuity editing system. It is based on the premise that the audience will want to see what the character on-screen is seeing. The eyeline match begins with a character looking at something off-screen, followed by a cut to the object or person at which he or she is looking at. I think it was used to help the audience understand the situation therefore drawing them in as they can see what is happening from all perspectives.