Déjà Vu

A federal agent is recruited to a specialized FBI unit that uses a surveillance system capable of looking back in time up to four days. He uses this technology to investigate a horrific ferry bombing and prevent it from happening again, while simultaneously trying to save a woman he has fallen for. The investigation blurs the lines between past, present, and future as he grapples with the ethical implications of altering events.

Déjà Vu received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with praise often directed at Denzel Washington's performance and the film's inventive premise and suspenseful action sequences. However, some critics found the plot overly convoluted and the science-fiction elements difficult to fully accept.

• Praised for its engaging premise and Denzel Washington's strong performance.

• Lauded for its innovative use of time-bending science fiction elements and suspenseful action.

• Criticized by some for a plot that becomes increasingly convoluted and hard to follow.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Déjà Vu to be an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller with a compelling central mystery and strong acting, although some noted that the complex plot could be challenging to grasp.

The film's climactic car chase scene, which involves a vehicle driving backward through traffic, was shot using a combination of practical effects and CGI, with a real car modified to drive in reverse for certain shots.