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Next has flashes that point to a much, much better movie than it turned out to be. A sequence in which Johnson, clairvoyantly explores all the different permutations of how he might approach his mystery woman is both funny and thought-provoking, and when Johnson avoids pursuers by knowing just the right moment to turn a corner or duck his head, it's smart and suspenseful. Unfortunately, the terrorist part of the plot is utterly perfunctory and precognition is reduced to an action movie gimmick. Somewhere in there is the kernel of a romantic comedy about precognition that's just waiting to be made. Cage gives a solid if unsurprising performance, Moore is basically earning a paycheck, but Biel is unexpectedly good (and her part is considerably better-written than your usual romantic interest); her performance suggests a better future than anyone might have predicted. --Bret Fetzer
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
The weirdness of actor Nicolas Cage and the weirdness of science-fiction author Philip K. Dick seem like a natural fit. The premise, taken from a short story by Dick, is a good one: A mediocre Las Vegas magician named Chris Johnson (Cage) can see into the future--but only about two minutes at the most. Just enough to pull off his act and to make some money at the gambling tables, so long as he's discreet. Unfortunately, he hasn't been discreet enough; a government agent (Julianne Moore) has sussed out his precognitive talent and wants to use him to track down terrorists. But all Johnson cares about is a beautiful young woman (Jessica Biel, The Illusionist) that he can see in his future--much further in his future than he's ever seen before.
Awful!
Review date: 2008-07-05 Rating: 2 out of 10
Please if you're even considering buying this film...DON'T!! It's absolutely awful. Firstly the plot is pathetic to begin with. A guy that can see 2 minutes into the future? how the hell does that work. The sheer mechanics of how a guy would think of every outcome within the next 2 minutes that could possibly happen sends my head spinning. As for the ending...my god. I almost died of laughter at how bad it was. Turns out everything you watched was all a dream of his, predicting the future. But I thought he only saw 2 minutes into the future?!?!?! The film breaks its own rules. It's utterly awful. Surely everyone making this film knew it was total crap right??
Throw in nic cage with his terrible hair cut and this is a film that could either drive you to suicide or, if you're drunk, make you wet yourself laughing at the fact you sat and watched the crap.
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Reviews
Dear, oh dear.
Review date: 2008-06-26 Rating: 2 out of 10
What a ghastly, boring and hugely un-entertaining film. What has Mr. Dick done? His earlier films have been tremendous. Nicolas Cage is a strange character and he plays some strange characters in his films. But this one is so incredibly odd that I found myself either laughing out loud or groaning at the poor acting, the bad action shots, the ridiculous dialogue, the all-too-easy missing nuclear bomb ploy and the antics of the now 'must have' feisty female police officer who just happens to be a crack shot in any circumstance. If Cage's character is meant to be able to see into the future, he should have given this film a miss.
just mind numbingly bad
Review date: 2008-06-06 Rating: 2 out of 10
nic cage is a good actor and why he wants too star in drivel like this is beyond me
i only hope it was worth the money
If I could have this would have a 6 ******
Review date: 2008-05-29 Rating: 10 out of 10
The film is great and I enjoyed it from start to real twist end just a great film for a night in take away & good wine.
P K Dick the best!
Review date: 2008-05-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
Any story by Phillip K Dick makes a movie worth watching, Minority Report, Total Recall, Blade Runner, Through a Scanner........this is no exception a very good film.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Tory Kittles
Nicolas Cage
Thomas Kretschmann
Julianne Moore
Jessica Biel
Creators:
Nicolas Cage (Primary Contributor)
Julianne Moore (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Entertainment in Video
Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video
EAN: 5017239194924
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-09-24
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 96 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Original Language)