Premonition
Premonition

Premonition

2004Movie95 minJapanese

While stopped at a roadside phone booth for transmitting his work through the Internet to the university, Professor Hideki Satomi finds a scrap of newspaper with the picture of his five-year-old daughter Nana in the obituary section.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users53%
Director: Mennan YapoGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Linda Hanson's world is turned upside down when her husband, Jim, is killed in a car accident. The following day, she wakes up to find him alive and well, only for him to die again. As Linda navigates these fractured days, she must piece together the events leading up to Jim's death and confront the unsettling premonitions that plague her.

Critical Reception

Premonition received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot confusing and the execution flawed. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and Bullock's performance, while others were disappointed by the narrative's convoluted nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's non-linear narrative is praised for its attempt at suspense but often criticized for being confusing and difficult to follow.
  • Sandra Bullock's performance is generally seen as a strong point, anchoring the film despite its structural weaknesses.
  • Many reviewers found the plot convoluted and the resolution unsatisfying, detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users had a divided opinion, with many finding the movie intriguing and suspenseful, particularly appreciating Sandra Bullock's role. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed frustration with the confusing timeline and plot holes, leading to a less than favorable overall experience.

Fun Fact

During filming, Sandra Bullock reportedly suffered from a condition called Bell's palsy, which causes temporary facial paralysis, mirroring some of the disorienting effects experienced by her character.

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