Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu

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Déjà Vu

2007
Movie
82 min
Swedish

"Extraneous" - It has been funeral. The elderly couple, Emma and David, pamper their deceased friend. After the funeral, they invite the guests for a drink and a little nostalgic conversation about what has been. When the guest are getting ready to leave, two men remain.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users76%
Director: Tony ScottGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A federal agent investigating a devastating ferry bombing discovers he can travel back in time through a surveillance system. He uses this ability to try and prevent the tragedy and save a woman he's fallen for. However, his actions create unforeseen consequences and a complex web of paradoxes.

Critical Reception

Déjà Vu received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its inventive premise, Denzel Washington's performance, and Tony Scott's signature visual style. While some found the plot convoluted, the film was largely seen as an entertaining and suspenseful sci-fi thriller with a strong action component.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise and thrilling action sequences.

  • Denzel Washington's strong central performance was a frequent highlight.

  • Some critics found the plot unnecessarily complicated and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's originality and suspenseful nature, with many enjoying the mind-bending plot and action. Some viewers found the time-travel elements a bit confusing but overall considered it a gripping watch.

Fun Fact

The "4-D VIEWER" technology used in the film was inspired by real-life experiments in quantum physics, specifically concerning theoretical concepts of manipulating spacetime.

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