Next
Director: Lee Tamahori
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel
PlotIn Las Vegas, Cris Johnson is a small-time magician with a remarkable ability: he can see a few minutes into the future. This talent allows him to evade and outsmart people around him, making his magic act more enticing and avoiding trouble. Cris, however, keeps a low profile to avoid drawing attention to himself, using his power primarily to win at gambling and lead a quiet, unassuming life. Despite his efforts to remain under the radar, his existence is anything but normal, as he's constantly burdened by the limitations of his power and the loneliness it brings, craving a normal life he can never fully have.
Cris's world takes a turn when he becomes embroiled in a government plot. FBI agent Callie Ferris learns of his ability and believes it can prevent a terrorist attack that threatens to devastate Los Angeles. Determined to use Cris's unique talent for the greater good, she attempts to convince him to help them stop the impending catastrophe. Meanwhile, Cris is more concerned with a different vision he's had—one of a woman he’s never met but feels compelled to find, believing she's central to his future. His attempts to navigate his visions, the FBI's pursuits, and his own desires lead him into a complex web of choices and dangers, forcing him to confront the limits of his power and the fate that he's trying to avoid.
Writers: Gary Goldman, Jonathan Hensleigh, Paul Bernbaum
Release Date: 27 Apr 2007
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, French, German, Serbian
Home Video Reviews
Tech-heavy home cinema setup meets mixed reviews on 'Next,' a fun yet flawed sci-fi film.
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