Premonition
Premonition

Premonition

2006Movie97 minFrench

A Parisian lawyer moves to a working-class neighborhood in an attempt to shed his social conditioning and bourgeois values.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users55%
Director: Mennan YapoGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Linda Hanson's life is turned upside down when her husband Jim dies in a car accident. The following day, he is alive and well, but she begins experiencing days out of order, with Wednesday being followed by Monday, then Tuesday. Linda must piece together the fragmented timeline to understand her husband's death and prevent a tragic future.

Critical Reception

Premonition received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot confusing and convoluted, though some performances were noted. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding the non-linear narrative disorienting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's premise intriguing but ultimately executed in a confusing and unsatisfying manner.
  • The non-linear storytelling was frequently cited as a major flaw, making the plot difficult to follow.
  • While Sandra Bullock's performance was sometimes praised, it wasn't enough to save the film from its narrative shortcomings.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while the concept of the film was interesting, many found the plot overly complicated and hard to follow, leading to a generally disappointing viewing experience for some.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Sandra Bullock reportedly took the role because she was intrigued by the complex, non-linear script and wanted to challenge herself with a different kind of role.

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