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This "movie" is a real gem, in same raw with La Jetee\12 monkeys, and it's underrated too. Must have.
Denzel again, at his finest, in an original, science fiction mystery. The acting was terrific and the story was suspenseful.
The time device sees exactly 4 days into the past, which is a highly time sensitive disadvantage. Caviezel's performance, too, was very convincing and creates a harsh tension between Washington's character as well as the audience.Déjà vu, as a whole, drew me into the action. The director, Tony Scott, does very well in this aspect, but also the acting. Throughout the film, Carlin seeks to find the corrupt suspect. Déjà Vu is packed with action, romance, and the thrill of a time governed adventure.The movie starts abruptly with the explosion of a ferry carrying hundreds of celebrating southern folks celebrating a return from war.
Carlin is turned on to the criminal responsible for the death of Claire a little bit later in the movie. The advanced technology featured in the movie was laid out so well, it would have been surprising to know it was not real. The film in located in the southern United States, where several crimes fueling the movie's story line, take place. Using the film captured from the past, Doug traces the criminal who plans to kill Claire.
Denzel Washington played an exemplary part in the movie, his ability to create an extremely convincing illusion of sheer skill and adventure. The special affects and the all around hair raising experience gave the movie a great feel. Happening to come along a top-secret government project involving a highly intricate time altering system which can see into the past, Carlin teams up with a few of the guys working there to try to solve the mystery. Carling must keep up with him in order to halt his operations before they turn deadly.Several important factors prove crucial in the plot and desired suspense of the film. The movie never ceases to amaze in the way that you never really know just what will happen next.
Déjà Vu, starring Denzel Washington, is a heavy action, suspenseful thriller that will keep viewers captivated and pushes them to the edge of their seats as Doug Carlin (Washington) is racing against time to do the impossible: alter the past. Washington's convincing performance did well drawing in the theatergoers to keep them intrigued as to what will happen next. James Cavielzel played the part of the antagonist in the film, Carroll Oerstadt. Throughout the film, I found myself drawn into the action, complete with a pulsing heart rate and a real connection to the characters. This allows the viewer to contemplate the concept to fully understand the film. I challenge anyone who doubts the quality of this movie to see it, I guarantee, you will not regret it. Doug Carlin, an investigator in the area is located at the scene of the crime where he meets a girl, Claire Kuchever (Paula Patton), who will later evolve into one of the main protagonists of the movie.
Undoubtedly, four stars. The ingenious concept of the delicate fold in time adds a bit of positive confusion for the viewer. This unique trick gets the audience thinking deeper into the complexity of the movie. In my personal opinion, Déjà Vu is a must see for any avid adventure film addict. ****
But if you can allow yourself the "willing suspension of disbelief", you'll have an enjoyable experience.Denzel Washington is one of the finest actors of our time and he shows why in this movie. His scenes are small but crucial, and he does a fine job.Tony Scott's ability to craft an action thriller makes the best use of Denzel's talents and the talents of all the cast. If you know the real science behind wormholes, the plot device may bother you to the point that your enjoyment of the movie will be lessened. For all its flaws, this movie is an enjoyable, fast moving action thriller that's worth the viewing.The "science" itself relies on a science fiction cliche which doesn't hold up in reality. This film is nearly three years old but still drawing considerable comment. In those films, the director is always saying "Look at me. The actor who plays her father has a small role but a key one. Paula Patton does a fine job, creating a believable, vulnerable character, such that you really care about her fate.
Scott does a fine job of combining a good action film with a well done human story. Denzel's riveting performance makes this man come alive as you see the plot unfold from his viewpoint, drawing you in and keeping you focused.Val Kilmer is a disappointment in the way he plods through the movie. That should tell you something. The story moves along, never dragging nor jumping too much, and the action sequences keep you completely engaged. His character provides the moral center and action focus of this movie. He reads his lines, but that's about it. For all his technical skill, he never makes the big mistake you see in other films such as the Bourne series. Look at how I use the camera, or how I x,y,z." Scott keeps the focus on the story, and uses his considerable skill to let the story tell itself.It's not a great social statement by any means, but it's an enjoyable evening's movie viewing experience, even with the bogus science.
Deja Vu is a very, well put together thriller and mind-boggler movie. It is the kind of movie that makes you think. The direction was amazing, along with the story, which was very well written. I recommend this movie to anyone that likes thrillers.
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