Push
Push

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Push

2025
Movie
89 min
English

A pregnant realtor must survive a night of terror when a deranged client shows up at her open house.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users58%
Director: Paul McGuiganGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of people with psychic abilities go on the run from a clandestine government agency. A young man with telekinetic powers must protect a teenage girl who can see the future from the agency's ruthless pursuit. They must evade the agents, known as "Movers" and "Watchers", while uncovering the agency's true motives and a drug that enhances their powers.

Critical Reception

Push received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the unique premise and the action sequences, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped. The performances were also met with mixed reactions, with some critics highlighting Dakota Fanning's performance while others found Chris Evans' character lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique superhero-like premise and action.

  • Criticized for its convoluted and poorly explained plot.

  • Performances were seen as a mixed bag, with some standouts but overall uneven.

Google audience: Audiences found the concept interesting but were largely disappointed by the execution. Many felt the story was hard to follow and the characters weren't well-developed, leading to a somewhat unsatisfying viewing experience despite some enjoyable action.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be the first in a potential franchise, but poor box office performance and critical reception led to no sequels being made.

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