Deja vu (2006)

[Two-Face]

Anyone seen this movie? it stars Denzel Washington. Is it any good?

 

[Mic]

Went into this movie with no expectations and knowing nothing more than what i learned from the trailer.

It turned out to be ****ing brilliant. Best film iv seen in the cinema this year by a long shot.

 

[Darth Elektra]

I liked it alot.

 

[L0ngsh0t]

I think this movie is one of the freshest thriller movies in years, for a genre that seems to get so scripted to the point where its always the cop who turns out to be crooked or you get what i am saying. It was honestly original, Denzel turns in another fine performance, and thank the sages two great actors are in movies again Val Kilmer, and Jim Cavizel, Cavizel stealing the show for his 15 or so minutes. Adam Golberg i think his name is "I wanna dance" guy, he was stellar two, albeit playing the same guy he always does

exceptional movie

 

[Two-Face]

I just got back from the film, I like it a lot and I thought it will be another Training Day that started Denzel Washington. Washington was great as always and I liked Val Kilmer's acting and others too. 8/10

I knew what Deja vu meant but if you watch this movie you'll understand a lot better.

 

[The Spawn]

No ones discussing this movie?

 

[Cyrusbales]

Not seen it yet, out tomorow here i think, but Tony Scott and Denzel Washington seems to be a good combination!

 

[L.A.]

Just rented this movie and it was great! Very Original!!! I had very low expectations because Tony Scott was directing! But he's really bounced back with this movie! I highly recommend! 8.5/10!

 

[Dark Donnie]

Just rented this movie and it was great! Very Original!!! I had very low expectations because Tony Scott was directing! But he's really bounced back with this movie! I highly recommend! 8.5/10!

Aside from Domino..what haven't you liked from him. My only complaint about his films are the cut editing. OTher then that I find them entertaining.

 

[L.A.]

Aside from Domino..what haven't you liked from him. My only complaint about his films are the cut editing. OTher then that I find them entertaining.

yup thats pretty much it, his cut editing!!! IT HURTS MY FREAKING EYES!!! I loved I didnt see any of that in Deja vu!!!

 

[Superhobo]

Only saw a little bit of it, and what I did see was Denzel overacting while killing a computer.

 

[Galactus]

I must say I enjoyed this movie more than any of the "big" movies I've seen this summer.

 

[Mr. Edward Hyde]

This movie was terrible. I don't know what you're all talking about.

 

[Sugarculted]

I enjoyed it Fan of the Denzel Washington anyways.

 

[Red Mask]

This movie kicked ass!

 

[Catman]

It was entertaining but that doesn't mean its a good movie per say.

 

[black_dust]

Watched it today it was ok i guess a nice little "time travel" movie but in most of it you could really tell what was coming

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

yeah it was predictable...but still enjoyable. The only good tony Scott movies I like is when he's not getting all cracked out on the editing...and this is one of them. I'm suprised the camera stayed in one place for a scene. Amazing...I forgot he knew how to shoot regular for a while. I hope he directs most of his movies like this.

Man on Fire was good....only for the acting and plot...but it would have been better if it wasn't crazy editing. Domino was horrible....

This movie however....very nice. Back to his enemy of the state style.

 

[Space Moose]

This is easily one of the most STUPID films I have ever seen! A laser pen makes a monitor explode!? C'mon!!!!!

 

[Red Mask]

This is easily one of the most STUPID films I have ever seen! A laser pen makes a monitor explode!? C'mon!!!!!

And that's dumber than the stuff we saw in MiB:2?

 

[black_dust]

This is easily one of the most STUPID films I have ever seen! A laser pen makes a monitor explode!? C'mon!!!!!

Its cause the pen went into the past..... thats why it blew just like it did when they sent the paper back.


Also man on fire was on last night i couldnt even watch it with the crazy cuts and flashes and shacky camera

 

[jaguarr]

I enjoyed this film quite a bit. It was a nice, tight little script with some well-fleshed out concepts and a great cast. Plus, Scott kept his ADD in check in the editing room and churned out a coherent film that didn't give me seizures (I wanted to kill him after seeing "Domino").

jag

 

[Catman]

And that's dumber than the stuff we saw in MiB:2?

But Men in Black 2 wasn't supposed to be taken seriously.

 

[Cyrusbales]

DEJA VU

Déjà Vu(Details here), is the latest release from director Tony Scott, bringing him and Denzel Washington back together after their success with 'Man On Fire'. With quite high standards set after their last collaboration, would they be able to match up to them? Also with the poor quality of Tony Scott's last film, 'Domino', there was a lot of speculative worry about this movie.

Denzel Washington plays Doug Carlin, an ATF(alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives) agent, called in to help investigate a large bomb detonation on a ferry which killed over five hundred people. However the federal agents have a new super high tech system that allows them to see four days into the past with clear accuracy, supposedly by using a multitude of satellites. Being brought onto this team, Doug finds out there is more to this device and the race to catch the bomber ensues.

The performances here are nothing special whatsoever. There is a distinct lack of character development or building, leaving them as very hollow and empty, which results in a basic set of performances, spring boarding off of stereotypical character traits to save time, at the expense of acting quality. Not terrible acting, but certainly falling short of great.

The narrative itself is highly intriguing and hold the audience strongly throughout, even though the final half hour of the movie is a huge let down, the levels of predictability and deficits of imagination make for an unfulfilling conclusion, which is obvious about half way through. Most of the film however is highly engaging in terms of story, and the journey is great, unfortunately where it goes is another matter.

The direction sees Tony Scott back on form, not his finest hours of direction, however still highly capable and bringing an extra unique something to the table that most directors don't. An intelligent use of camera technologies and movement to the mix, it would seem he learnt from his recent mistake and has rectified them nicely.

Overall, this movie is far from perfect, however there are many high points. The general narrative is wonderful, except the final chapters, the direction brings great visual quality to the piece and there is some pioneering camera work with technologies that makes for a very entertaining movie throughout most of it. Worth watching, although massively anti-climactic and with a few down points along the way.

 

[Warhammer]

I really liked the movie.
It was definitely one of the more quality films of the lackluster 2006.