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Lee Tamahori    DVD
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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  • Directors: Lee Tamahori
  • Region: All Regions
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005W2XUSA

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In the years since his novel DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? was brought to the screen as BLADE RUNNER (1982), Philip K. Dick's paranoid, futuristic works have frequently made the same leap---sometimes as brainy puzzlers (OPEN YOUR EYES, A SCANNER DARKLY), but more often as star-powered action vehicles (TOTAL RECALL, PAYCHECK). NEXT (based very loosely on Dick's short story 'The Golden Man') falls squarely in the latter category, with always-game Nicolas Cage as Cris Johnson, a man with the ability to see two minutes into the future. Afraid that all sorts of frightening demands will be made on him if the true scope of his ability becomes known, Johnson limits the use of his powers to a hokey, third-rate Vegas stage show and reading slot machines to gauge their payouts. Meanwhile, terrorists have imported a nuclear device into the US, with the intention of detonating it in a major metropolitan area, and FBI agent Callie Ferris (Julianne Moore) has discovered that Cris's ability is no fake and that he might be able to prevent the disaster. Unfortunately for Cris, he has just met Liz Cooper (Jessica Biel), a gorgeous schoolteacher who gets more involved in this international intrigue than she had any intention to. Lee Tamahori (DIE ANOTHER DAY) keeps NEXT's action coming at an admirable clip, fully exploiting the film's gimmick of several possible outcomes to every major crossroads that Cris encounters. Enough things explode, drive fast, and roll down hillsides to satiate any action fan looking for a well-oiled thrill machine. Cage and Moore are their usual likeable screen personas, Biel's Liz Cooper is a suitably crushworthy romantic interest, and Mark Isham's (CRASH, THE BLACK DAHLIA) score provides perfect accompaniment to the proceedings.

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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Why is everbody so unhappy? 17 Mar 2008
Format:DVD
When I saw all the poor reviews I felt I had to defend this film. This is not highbrow drama, made to make a bold statement about the human condition. This film is entertainment. Yes its unbelievable, Yes it has some dodgy plot twists and the end is not as conclusive as we have been led to expect in happy ending hollywood films. But does this matter. As a bit of a brainless film to watch its great. Doesnt pretend to be anything else. Goodies, Baddies, superpowers and the end of the world. Who needs more after a hard day. I saw it in the cinema and still bought the DVD. It honestly isnt as bad as its made out to be by some, just dont expect Shakespeare
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars NEXT Please. Sit down and enjoy the hookum 4 Feb 2008
By Hermes
Format:DVD
I think Nic Cage was excellent in this film. There are some people who won't watch a film if Cage is in it but overall he can make a film worth watching. He never comes across as being too serious in the parts he plays but he is a favourite of mine so I will be biased on this film. I thought it carried along just at the right pace making it an enjoyable romp from start to finish and his ability to look into his future by only a few minutes with the exception of his love interest helps make this a good film worth watching. Plenty of action keeps it rolling along with a little tongue in cheek. Enjoy it as your NEXT film!
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 27 Oct 2007
Format:DVD
Didnt see myself enjoying this (sorry for the pun..), However I was very supprised. I found this to be very original and entertaining, although it perhaps could have moved a tad quicker in places. I would really like to see a sequel, as I think there is a lot of potential. Cage gives a great, if not samey performance, - far better than Ghostrider! I did find Biels acting a little weak - she seemed to portray little depth of character, but then the script i dont think helped in this area. A good an unexpected ending, although I did feel a little bit cheated as I wanted to see more!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars faulty disc
just viewed next and was enjoying it until 56 minutes in it froze and could not view the rest of the dvd.
Published 2 months ago by glenn mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Very clever and shows what could happen if the right decision is made.
Try it then buy it ........ .,,,,
Published 2 months ago by deborah
4.0 out of 5 stars This fine film will split its audience
Firstly, it is excellently produced, with first-rate graphic effects, camera work and direction.

The story itself is typical Philip K. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Acts5v29
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
I really like the game and would recommened it to anyone who liked simular films as myself and its interesting
Published 4 months ago by Katiecoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I try to get all Nicolas Cage films. I had not heard of this one until a friend told me about it.
Published 5 months ago by Joe
4.0 out of 5 stars Next
This is not the usual sci-fi script, but borders on both short term de ja vu which is recognised by the government as a possible tool which could be extended into the more distant... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Zy
5.0 out of 5 stars Action from one end to the other
This is one of those films that was met with mixed reviews, possibly because it seemed a little odd that his visions into the future were so short - except when it concerned Liz... Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. P. Byford
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised
I had not heard of this movie before finding it on amazon, but i thought i would give it a go and i was really surprised to find that it was a fantastic action movie with an... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. B. GIBSON
5.0 out of 5 stars Next DVD
I bought this Blu-Ray DVD as I found it very intriguing and well thought out script. well worth watching or buying
Published 7 months ago by Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Next
Nicholas Cage brings his own unique style to any film that he is involved in and Next is no exception. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Kevin Read
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