Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.
A small-time magician named Cris Johnson possesses the extraordinary ability to see a few minutes into his own future. This unique talent makes him a target for both the FBI, who want to use his power to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack, and a dangerous criminal organization seeking to exploit his gift for their own nefarious purposes. Cris must race against time and use his precognitive abilities to protect himself and a woman he has fallen for.
Next received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the intriguing premise and Nicolas Cage's performance, the film was largely seen as a missed opportunity and a forgettable entry in the sci-fi thriller genre.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a decent watch, with many appreciating the unique concept and Nicolas Cage's involvement. However, some viewers felt the plot was predictable and the execution could have been better.
The film is based on the short story "The Golden Man" by Philip K. Dick, which had previously been loosely adapted into the 1994 film 'Next of Kin'.
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