Push (Review)

What I Knew Going In:
Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, and Djimon Hounsou in a Sci-Fi Action flick where the main characters can use superpowers.

Hype:
Meh+. When I first saw the trailer for this I thought it had potential, but I was prepared to be utterly crushed and disappointed.... I mean, how many of these films have come and gone while I've paid more attention to my cat. Recently we've had Hancock (CRAP), Jumper (Almost CRAP), and Wanted (Not Bad).

Opening Thoughts:
The effects are top notch. Hmmm son of a former hero who has managed to screw his life up royally = TIRED characterization. Dakota's kind of a spunky smart-ass, which is probably not much of an act for her... Hunh? A plot twist about ten minutes into the movie? Maybe this will be better than I thought.

Bottom Line:
Despite the fact that the main character, Nick, is a tool of the highest order, this is a great flick. I was continually wowed by both the sound and visual effects, both of which take back seat to an amazing plot. Tons of twists and an excellently crafted world bring the tale to life in an unusual way that makes sense while not breaking its own logic. And, believe it or not, a script this good didn't come from a book. The director's last major project was Lucky Number Slevin, another superb movie. Paul Mcguigan is definately one to watch out for in the future, although he has no projects upcoming listed on IMDB. While the film is clearly open for a sequel, it does give plenty of plot resolution. Add the fact that the heroine is SMOKIN hot is a Girl Next Door way, and some decent modern rock for the soundtrack, Push really hits on all fronts. Its not perfect, its got a couple of semi-slow points and there's a glaring editing goof (A car carrying the kidnapped heroine is on a huge suspension bridge, and in the very next shot you see the car pulling up to a diner and that same bridge is in the background at an angle that shows you'd have to drive halfway around Hong Kong to get there). None of it detracts from the experience, however, and I can't wait to get a Hi-Def copy of this on my system at home so I can crank the bass on those sound effects. Highly Recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465580/