Stars an ordinary man living in a small town , a simple Iowa car mechanic called George Malley . After celebrating a local party on his 37th birthday with friends at the bar/hang-out , George heads for home finds himself knocked out by a white light in the sky , he pauses to watch a strange light and then collapses suddenly coming into possession of remarkable powers that enable him to move objects without touching them , predict earthquakes and learn new languages in a matter of minutes . Some things in life just can't be explained ! .
John Travolta lands a plum character in this enjoyable and potentially intriguing drama , but even his down-to-earth charm can't keep sentimentality at bay . Resulting to be a charming and sentimental movie but turns too paranoid , at times . There's the subsequent harassing when the development of these superpowers bring him to the attention of the scientific community and , of course , the military ; while the locals scorn him , thus fulfilling the Hollywood stereotype of rural townfolks fearing anything they don't understand . It starts well , a bit like a Frank Capra fantasy , but there's a dark shock ahead and you'll end up feeling not only cheated of a good mystery but also wishing you'd bought more tissues . John Travolta gives a moving and sympathetic acting playing George Malley, who owns the local auto repair shop in a small California town when sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis . As Travolta gets to be the nice guy , while attractive Kyra Segdwick is splendid as romantic interest Lace . They're stunningly accompanied by a familiar support cast , such as : Forest Whitaker , Robert Duvall , Jeffrey DeMunn , Richard Kiley , David Gallagher , Tony Genaro and Bruce A Young .
Displaying a rousing , stirring musical score by composer Thomas Newman. As well as colorful , brilliant cinematography by cameraman Phedon Papamichael . The flick was decent and professionally directed by Jon Turteltaub . Jon is a fine craftsman , a producer and director who has got some successes , such as : Megalodon (2018) , Last Vegas (2013) , The Kid (2000) , Phenomenon (1996), Cool runnings (1993) , While you were sleeping (1995) . And collaborated with notorious producer Jerry Bruckheimer in three hits , such as : ¨The Sorcerer's Apprentice¨, ¨National treasure¨ and ¨National treasure : Book of secrets¨ . Rating : 6.5/10 . Better than average . Well worth seeing . Essential and indispensable watching for John Travolta fans.
John Travolta lands a plum character in this enjoyable and potentially intriguing drama , but even his down-to-earth charm can't keep sentimentality at bay . Resulting to be a charming and sentimental movie but turns too paranoid , at times . There's the subsequent harassing when the development of these superpowers bring him to the attention of the scientific community and , of course , the military ; while the locals scorn him , thus fulfilling the Hollywood stereotype of rural townfolks fearing anything they don't understand . It starts well , a bit like a Frank Capra fantasy , but there's a dark shock ahead and you'll end up feeling not only cheated of a good mystery but also wishing you'd bought more tissues . John Travolta gives a moving and sympathetic acting playing George Malley, who owns the local auto repair shop in a small California town when sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis . As Travolta gets to be the nice guy , while attractive Kyra Segdwick is splendid as romantic interest Lace . They're stunningly accompanied by a familiar support cast , such as : Forest Whitaker , Robert Duvall , Jeffrey DeMunn , Richard Kiley , David Gallagher , Tony Genaro and Bruce A Young .
Displaying a rousing , stirring musical score by composer Thomas Newman. As well as colorful , brilliant cinematography by cameraman Phedon Papamichael . The flick was decent and professionally directed by Jon Turteltaub . Jon is a fine craftsman , a producer and director who has got some successes , such as : Megalodon (2018) , Last Vegas (2013) , The Kid (2000) , Phenomenon (1996), Cool runnings (1993) , While you were sleeping (1995) . And collaborated with notorious producer Jerry Bruckheimer in three hits , such as : ¨The Sorcerer's Apprentice¨, ¨National treasure¨ and ¨National treasure : Book of secrets¨ . Rating : 6.5/10 . Better than average . Well worth seeing . Essential and indispensable watching for John Travolta fans.