Déjà vu
Déjà vu

Movie spotlight

Déjà vu

2017
Movie
9 min
French

A young woman meets with her best friend in a local diner to tell him about the fantasy she recently accomplished. But when a mysterious man enters, she is struck by a feeling of deja vu.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users74%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A federal agent investigating a domestic terrorist bombing discovers that he can travel 4 days into the past using a experimental surveillance system. He must use this ability to prevent the catastrophe from happening again and to save a woman he has fallen in love with.

Critical Reception

Déjà Vu received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its innovative concept, Denzel Washington's performance, and the thrilling action sequences. Some found the plot somewhat convoluted, but overall, it was considered a well-crafted and engaging sci-fi thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise and suspenseful execution.

  • Denzel Washington's strong performance anchors the film.

  • Some critics found the time-travel mechanics and plot a bit confusing.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's inventive plot and exciting action. Many viewers found the blend of thriller and science fiction elements to be compelling, though some noted the complexity of the narrative.

Fun Fact

The film uses a fictionalized version of a real experimental surveillance technology called ATDNet (All-domain Anomaly Resolution Network), which is not capable of time travel as depicted in the movie.

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