Magnet Man

In a near future where humanity has developed the ability to manipulate metal with their minds, a rogue scientist creates a powerful magnetic weapon capable of controlling global infrastructure. A former soldier, who also possesses these abilities, must race against time to stop him from plunging the world into chaos.

Magnet Man received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many praising its ambitious premise and visual effects but criticizing its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the action sequences while others found the story hard to follow.

• Visually striking with an interesting sci-fi concept.
• Suffers from a muddled narrative and underdeveloped characters.
• The action sequences are competent but fail to elevate the weak story.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with many appreciating the unique superpower concept and the film's visual spectacle. However, a significant number of viewers found the plot confusing and M. Night Shyamalan's signature twists to be unconvincing or predictable, leading to disappointment.

The film's production faced several delays due to the complex CGI required to animate the magnetic manipulation effects, which were a significant departure from M. Night Shyamalan's previous, more grounded thrillers.