Deja Vu
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Movie Reviews of Deja Vu
Movie Review: A fantastic thrill ride/ crime story
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie put me in the mind ( A LITTLE) of "12 Monkeys". But the difference is that 12 Monkeys was about time travel alone. "Deja Vu" concentrates more on video surveilance by the government to go back in time, but ultimately, it too concerns actual time travel.
The story goes like this:
A ferry in New Orleans blows up one morning with over 500 people aboard. A lot of them are sailors, thier wives and children.
Denzel Washington is a detective investigating the case, when the Government picks him to bring him into a new system they have, and the system is this:
Basically it is "Big Brother"-
for miles thre is satellite video equipment in space, circling this certain area and capturing EVERYTHING within so many miles. It can actually go right through houses and walls.
They (police (Denzel), and the FBI) are stationed at tables in front of big screen TV's and can literally go ANYwhere within the crime area- up to 4 days in the past.
They are able to go back and try to find the person responsible for the blast if they do it in the next few days, that is .. AND they need to have some idea of where to begin to look.
That is where Denzel comes in, he focuses in on a certain young woman and they begin to track her last days, which ultimately leads them to thier killer.
It goes a LOT deeper than this too, actually. Because while tracking this girl, Denzel discovers there is a certain magnetic field in time and space which causes a "time warp" type of thing where he can pass a note through (to himself) 4 days in the past, warning of the disaster, hence, preventing all the deaths.
Of course, although it has not been tested, Denzel himself goes through to apprehend the killer, which makes for some great chase scenes.
This movie has got to be one of the best I have seen in a long time.
I recommend it to anyone who likes a movie with a lot of action, and one that takes a lot of thinking. I also LOVE movies concerning time travel, which this also has.
I guarantee you will not be dissapointed!
Movie Review: A wonderful surprise with a deft touch
Summary: 5 Stars
I was pleasantly surprised by how good this movie was, with an extremely tight script and some great acting wrapped around what turns out to be a love story. Denzel Washington is one of our best, and he shines here as the genial genius investigator tapped to hunt down a terrorist in New Orleans. The only problem with the story is that it requires some focus from its viewers -- the pieces are all there, but the film never spoon-feeds the audience, which puts some people off.
Get over it.
The best science-fiction stories are love stories, and the best love stories are those where the main characters overcome impossible odds to be together. What's more impossible than getting to know someone after they've died, then deciding to try to prevent their murder? A truly intelligent story told by a gifted director with an excellent cast, what more can you ask?
It was sheer coincidence that I rented this DVD after re-reading a favorite Robert Heinlein novel where time travel was a dominant theme. Heinlein wrote these type of stories with the same meticulous attention to detail that made his best novels so believable. His "prime directive" in these matters was simple: there are no paradoxes, just sequences of events that the characters (and the audience) don't understand until after it's over. This story has a very Heinleinian flavor to it; Mr. Scott and Mr. Bruckheimer did their homework on this one.
There are a number of wonderful homages sprinkled throughout the film, not the least of which is to the City of New Orleans itself. One scene in the final cut was remixed so the background audio wasn't clear; view the same scene in the "extended" features section and you'll hear the voice of Rod Serling ("Twilight Zone") coming over Claire's TV, right before events get hairy. Very appropriate.
Even my wife, not a sci-fi fan by any stretch, loved this film and demanded to see it twice! There is no stronger recommendation than that.
Movie Review: This Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Love Story Is A Must See
Summary: 5 Stars
Denzel Washington fans will not be disappointed with his latest work in this sci-fi / action / drama / thriller quadruple punch of a powerhouse film.
The plot centers on an honest, hard-working ATF officer Doug Carlin (played by Denzel Washington) who is recruited by Agent Pyzwarra (Val Kilmer), into a super secret domestic spy agency to help them track down the identity of a terrorist bomber who killed 500 innocent people in the most horrific act of violence since 9-11. Agent Carlin almost immediately becomes suspicious of the voracity of his recruiters when they demonstrate a new piece of spy equipment that they conveniently fail to mention allows them to peek four days into the past and piece together the scene of a crime.
As with all films dealing with time travel, temporal paradoxes pop up everywhere as Carlin tries to save the life of the stunningly beautiful but hapless Claire Kuchever (Paula Patton), who unwittingly falls prey to the vile terrorist, and with whom of course, Carlin falls in love.
It's fascinating to watch Carlin chase clue after mysterious clue that he left for himself in another time line as the two alternate realities collide in a series of mishaps that ultimately lead to the death of his partner, the murder of the woman he loves, (Loved? Will love?), and an ever chaotic series of time shifts as he races against the clock to save the lives of innocents as well as the object of his love interest. Will he succeed? All I'll say is the cliff hanging finale will surprise and delight you as our hero finally confronts the most vicious human being he's ever encountered.
The cast is superb in this mind twisting race through the imagination and the film will positively keep you on the edge of your seat until the very heart stopping end.
It's rated PG-13 for graphic violence but if you enjoy brain teasing action that will thrill you from start to finish, then you want to watch this movie!
Movie Review: Even if you saw the movie - get the DVD --amazing FX
Summary: 5 Stars
As I say in my title -- even if you saw the movie, get the DVD. The amazing special and visual effects are explained in detail in the DVD special features. It's worth the price just to learn about the Time Window -- trust me. Didn't see the movie or forget what it's about (that seems impossible to do), it's a police procedural drama updated with a time-travel twist that is plausible (maybe not totally believable) but if you suspend disbelief, the special and visual effects reward you for doing so. Denzel Washington is as charismatic as ever as the lead His co-star Val Kilmer actually plays a decent second fiddle in this film. Maybe that's where he belonged originally as a character actor not a lead...which I always found him a bit miscast in the past. Paula Patton plays the romantic love interest who tells us more with action than words thanks to direction by Tony Scott. Scott doesn't disappoint -- therea re car chases and major fireworks when a River ferry is blown to bits. But it's the twist and turns of the script that complement the visual and special effects. Plus the Time Window that brings a very 21st Century feel to this movie. The backdrop of a rebuilt New Orleans adds drama and a bit of romantic mystery to this chase tale. Chasing time, chasing bad guys, chasing bombs...chasing life! Basically Denzel's character Doug Carlin is swept into a federal investigation of a major disaster...filmed after 9/11 -- it's surpring to see the secondary footage/interviews about other 'disasters' the screenwriters considered. Doug meets Paula's character Claire first time in the morgue...or does he...this is where the TIME WINDOW changes it all...I'm a SCI FI fan -- but believe me most of this plays like Science Fact -- and that's what Tony Scott wanted and he got it. Denzel's believabiilty and his healthy skepticism adds to the drama. ENJOYMovie Review: IT is a Phenomonon known as.......
Summary: 5 Stars
Deja Vu. I went to this movie with some friends of mine with LOW expectations(I wanted to see The Fountain, but thats a long story). I was expecting a big, dumb action thriller with some time travel garbage thrown in. Don't get me wrong, I think Denzel Washington is a great actor, Adam Goldberg is also great, but the trailers made it seem(at least to me) like a big action movie. Bruckheimer's name didn't help. Surprisingly it was fresh, smart, funny, and exciting.
Tony Scott, what can I say. I feel bad for him, but I'm gonna have to stop if he keeps directing good movies like this. Would that not suck to have Ridley Scott as a brother. I can think of Thanksgiving.
*Scott's mom* "Dear Lord, thank you for Ridley's amazing directorial abilities and gifts. And thank you for Tony's um, action films."
Sorry, off track. I thought Scott's editing and cuts were great, I was really surprised at how good a job he did.
The acting is great, what else would you expect from Denzel? It wasn't Oscar worthy, but it was a great performance and with anyone else it probably would have not have been as good of a story.
The story. Its a bit confusing, but not confusing enough to be scratching your head over. Basically, there is a government program that can look 4 and a half days into the past(theres more to it than that, but its too hard to explain). Denzel falls in love with a lady(Paula Patton) who is a victim in a ferry explosion. There are some fabulous scenes, such as the Ferry, the car chase, and the room with the computer.
Overall this movie has a little bit of everything: Humor, action, suspense, great CG, and a bit of a love story thrown in. Go see this movie, I was surprised at how well it worked and this is the type of movie anyone can enjoy.