Movie spotlight
Déjà Vu: Surveillance Window
Divided into 10 segments we hear from cast and crew. We learn about filming the opening ferry explosion, Washington's character and performance, makeup and costumes, the Time Lab and technological issues, the car chase, shooting in New Orleans, the Washington/Bruckheimer/Scott collaboration, physical sequences, and the concluding ferry scene.
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Plot Summary
A federal agent is recruited into a top-secret experimental program that allows him to view the past. He uses this technology to investigate a horrific ferry bombing and prevent the death of a woman he becomes attracted to. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex conspiracy and grapples with the paradoxes of altering time.
Critical Reception
Déjà Vu received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its inventive premise, fast-paced action, and Denzel Washington's performance. While some found the plot convoluted, the film was generally lauded for its suspenseful storytelling and unique blend of science fiction and thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high-concept sci-fi premise and thrilling action sequences.
Denzel Washington's strong performance was a highlight for many critics.
The plot was considered inventive by some, but overly complex and confusing by others.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful plot and action, with many appreciating the unique time-travel concept. Some viewers found the story a bit convoluted, but overall, the movie was considered an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller.
Fun Fact
The film's unique 'surveillance window' technology was inspired by real-world advancements in digital surveillance and forensic investigation, although highly fictionalized for the movie's plot.
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