Déjà Vu

I know this is going to sound like such a bad joke, but as I left the cinema, I thought: "Haven't I seen that movie before?"

I think this movie might be based on the same pitch that Paycheck was based on. It's awfully similar. But a lot better, in my opinion.

I'm going to keep this review short, since I think you deserve to see this unspoilt. This is difficult for me, as I have to take care what to mention and what not to.

Basically, there's a terrorist attack. Denzel Washington plays an ATF agent assigned to the investigation. Then Val Kilmer turns up and offers him a job.

This film isn't anything like what I was expecting and that's probably a good thing, because I enjoyed it more for not know what to expect.

Things I liked:

They kept the science to a minimum (the golden rule of sci-fi), so what they said both makes sense, and also tells you nothing.
The whole idea about trying to change something is excellent.
The bad guy's motives not full explained.
The ending (wow).
The will he, won't he thing going throughout the movie.
The lovely clues that are there if you look for them.
The comedy elements.

Things I didn't like:

The afore mentioned similarity to Paycheck.
The bad guy's final scene.
And one other bit I won't spoil for you.

Score: B+ Keeps you guessing to the end, and is very entertaining.

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