Premonition
Premonition

Premonition

2007Movie96 minEnglish

A depressed housewife who learns her husband was killed in a car accident the day previously, awakens the next morning to find him alive and well at home, and then awakens the day after to a world in which he is still dead.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users56%
Director: Mennan YapoGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Linda Hanson's life is shattered when her husband Jim is killed in a car accident. The next day, she wakes up to find him alive and well, only for the day to repeat in a different sequence of events. As Linda navigates these disjointed days, she grapples with the possibility of impending doom and frantically tries to piece together the puzzle of her husband's death and her own fate.

Critical Reception

Premonition received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely criticized its convoluted plot, nonsensical narrative, and lack of emotional depth. Audiences were also divided, with some finding the non-linear storytelling intriguing while many others found it confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a confusing and illogical narrative structure that detracts from any potential suspense.
  • Sandra Bullock's performance is one of the few redeeming qualities, but it's not enough to salvage the muddled plot.
  • Despite its intriguing premise, the movie fails to deliver a satisfying or coherent resolution.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be confusing and a waste of time, with many criticizing the plot's lack of logic. Some viewers appreciated Sandra Bullock's performance and the attempt at a unique storytelling style, but the majority felt the film was poorly executed and unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

Sandra Bullock reportedly signed on to the film because she liked the idea of a female-led thriller and the challenge of navigating the complex, non-linear script, despite its critical reception.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
tmdb15435519

tmdb15435519

About the only thing this has going for it is Sandra Bullock, who performs decently, even while overacting...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. Sandra Bullock carries this mad tale of time shifting back and forth throughout a week in the highest stakes of her life. Not only do you get an interesting time travel story de...