Knowing

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MatthewG.Jun 23, 2009

Occasionally clever yet still thoroughly predictable. While the film is entertaining, it leaves you feeling depressed and wondering why you sat through it.

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EnzoP.Jun 22, 2009

Pathetic! The start and the middle of the movie were ok. But, the ending is so stupid you would never want to even talk about the movie. Knowing is probably the worst movie of the year.

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ChrisWJun 22, 2009

I simply cannot understand how the film critics (if they can call themselves that) can attack this film in the way that they have. Yes, it had a few flaws but I personally thought it was excellent with many underlining meanings. I normally I simply cannot understand how the film critics (if they can call themselves that) can attack this film in the way that they have. Yes, it had a few flaws but I personally thought it was excellent with many underlining meanings. I normally dont pay attention to most of their insane/moronic points of view but in this case, I just think they have been blinded by their own ignorance.… Expand

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MerlaLJun 20, 2009

alright...i am sick and tierd of dumba$$ fu*cking movies where the reason for all the events are caused by fuc*king aliens,whether is the problem,solution ect..Next time come up with atleast a good ending or don't even bother...p.s NOalright...i am sick and tierd of dumba$$ fu*cking movies where the reason for all the events are caused by fuc*king aliens,whether is the problem,solution ect..Next time come up with atleast a good ending or don't even bother...p.s NO MORE CHARACTERS WITH DEMENTIA...peace!..P.S.S...FINAL CONCLUSION THESE MOVIES SUCK BALLS...610 just because the only thing that sucked was the ending...peace… Expand

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caporegimeJun 15, 2009

This is like your inside the mind of an elementary student daydreaming.

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VinaSMay 25, 2009

The movie is very great! But, I don't like the ending. Very weird.

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CurrenWMay 19, 2009

This movie was a lot better than I was expecting! The trailer looked extremely boring to me, but the movie was an entirely different story! Nicholas Cage sends out much more effort than he did in many of his previous films. The action scenes This movie was a lot better than I was expecting! The trailer looked extremely boring to me, but the movie was an entirely different story! Nicholas Cage sends out much more effort than he did in many of his previous films. The action scenes were the scariest I've ever seen in my life. It was also very emotional, and if you've seen the movie, you know what I'm talking about. Overall, Knowing was an incredible film, and one of 2009's finest!… Expand

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SamuelCMay 10, 2009

The film itself wasn't bad, it is the ending that ruined it for me, but Nicolas Cage was good and, in my opinion, you should go watch that movie, then leave like 15 minutes before the end.

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MikeMMay 8, 2009

I wouldn"t say that this movie didn"t have any low points but it kept me engaged the whole time. I think 8.5 would be my rating. My wife agrees.

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RKZApr 30, 2009

So, a genius mathematician uses a white board to track the number progression when he could throw it into the computer and get a quick answer? And a 10-year-old boy doesn't know enough not to approach a car with a stranger driving? And So, a genius mathematician uses a white board to track the number progression when he could throw it into the computer and get a quick answer? And a 10-year-old boy doesn't know enough not to approach a car with a stranger driving? And the ending is even worse! Not much here to recommend--bad writing, bad writing, and walk-through performances. Did I say bad writing?… Expand

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SteveGApr 25, 2009

A better film than some critics moaned about; it made some interesting points about destiny and fate and even the need to survive. The special effects weren't as bad as we were led to believe and overall a worthwhile experience that A better film than some critics moaned about; it made some interesting points about destiny and fate and even the need to survive. The special effects weren't as bad as we were led to believe and overall a worthwhile experience that repays some effort at studying the move's "signs" and structure. Maybe Cage was too morose in his part but then there were reasons for him to less than happy.… Expand

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MalloryY.Apr 22, 2009

This movie was TERRIBLE! After watching it my husband and I both wished we had gone to see Monsters v Aliens in place of this. Absolute crap.

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RonaldKApr 22, 2009

I saw this without knowing much about it, except that the critics were dissing it. I'm glad I didn't blow it off. I agree with Ebert's score. And I'm glad Proyas took the risk. I wish more studios took risks with science I saw this without knowing much about it, except that the critics were dissing it. I'm glad I didn't blow it off. I agree with Ebert's score. And I'm glad Proyas took the risk. I wish more studios took risks with science fiction, rather than doing reboots or sequels. At least it gave me something to think about.… Expand

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RyanK.Apr 21, 2009

Great movie. Action-packed, suspenseful and magnificient special effects and magnificent writing. My favourite scene was the airplane crash scene... that was AWESOME!

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KarthApr 19, 2009

Knowing is a dull uninteresting picture that has brought out some of the worst acting I have seen in quite a while. Some lousy CGI, mixed in with some excellent special effects brings in a mixed opinion on how the film looked. However, the Knowing is a dull uninteresting picture that has brought out some of the worst acting I have seen in quite a while. Some lousy CGI, mixed in with some excellent special effects brings in a mixed opinion on how the film looked. However, the "plot twist" at the end of the film is about as surprising as someone shouting, "The sky is blue!" gives the movie a very anticlimactic feel, along with outright ridiculous twists that will make you want your money back. The worst part about this movie sucking, is that the story is half-way acceptable, but the picture itself does it no justice. Do yourself a favor and avoid this dunce of a movie.… Expand

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BronwynNApr 18, 2009

Although interesting in the initial concept, this film ended as the worst movie I have ever seen. Poor acting on all parts, and an ending that never ends.... Although a sci-fi fan and open minded, this movie left me wishing I hadn't Although interesting in the initial concept, this film ended as the worst movie I have ever seen. Poor acting on all parts, and an ending that never ends.... Although a sci-fi fan and open minded, this movie left me wishing I hadn't wasted 2 hours of my time.… Expand

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ArtGApr 18, 2009

It was worth the price of admisson (albeit at the first showing discounted price of five bucks). I was intrigued by the premis and was along for the ride right up to the last five minutes of the movie where the truth is revield. What a It was worth the price of admisson (albeit at the first showing discounted price of five bucks). I was intrigued by the premis and was along for the ride right up to the last five minutes of the movie where the truth is revield. What a disappointment that was.… Expand

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JasonPApr 17, 2009

I understand this movie can be seen as a Christian fundamentalist end of days scenario, but only on a superficial level. My interpretation of the Whisperers was that they indeed were characters in the bible but were actual extraterrestrials. I understand this movie can be seen as a Christian fundamentalist end of days scenario, but only on a superficial level. My interpretation of the Whisperers was that they indeed were characters in the bible but were actual extraterrestrials. Proyas is saying that human kinds contact with a divine being was actually just communication with a higher life form. Like Sagan once said, "Technology far superior than our own will be indistinguishable from magic," Knowing posits the idea that human beings are just an organism being tended to by an unseen caretaker. One might say this is a fundamentalist allegory but I believe it's a subversive dig at religion.… Expand

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NCApr 14, 2009

Good not great. I heartily agree with those who are saying that the critics other than Ebert got it wrong, hence my rating of a 10. C'mon! This movie deserves far more than 41 which is two points over the Paul Blart - Mall Cop score of Good not great. I heartily agree with those who are saying that the critics other than Ebert got it wrong, hence my rating of a 10. C'mon! This movie deserves far more than 41 which is two points over the Paul Blart - Mall Cop score of 39! It should have got around a 60 or so. They often reviewed it out of genre too. This is basically a sci-fi film. That you can't tell whether it's religious or sci-fi is a credit to it. I'm not even Christian and I can appreciate that. Sorry some people got lost, but I agree with posters who say it's pretty clear with lots of foreshadowing and setup. There are several minor flaws, many having to do with the Australian location of the filming. See the imdb link for that. There are at least two bloopers that can easily be written off though. That the Mazda could make it through the the woods is arguable in favor and I thought the mother introduced Abby early in the game. Imdb claims that the Mazda would have trouble in the woods and that Koestler knew Abby's name without being introduced. Kind of random of me to grab on to those two, but they're just examples of the debatable. I thought that the plot and editing was together and good, except for maybe when Caleb writes numbers. What was that about other than to remind Koestler that Lucinda didn't finish writing them? You should see this film and perhaps read Ezekiel 1 before making the final judgment.… Expand

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VictorTApr 13, 2009

Giving a 4 on the FX part of it, but towards the end of the show was a huge disappointment...why don't they name the children after Adam n Eve??

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MichelleTApr 12, 2009

This film deserves at least a B. The thing is, I can

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bradbApr 12, 2009

A very unbelievable concept made quite believable. Well written script and excellent cgi effects. This movie is best to see KNOWING nothing about the premise. I don't believe it deserves the slam it's getting from the critics - I A very unbelievable concept made quite believable. Well written script and excellent cgi effects. This movie is best to see KNOWING nothing about the premise. I don't believe it deserves the slam it's getting from the critics - I occasionally agree with Ebert on film reviews, and this one is no exception.… Expand

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AlexWApr 11, 2009

This film got 10 points less than 'Hotel for Dogs" on a scale of 100!?! Somebody's on crack. I don't understand why anybody thinks this film is about numerology. The numbers are so straightforward. There's no numerology. This film got 10 points less than 'Hotel for Dogs" on a scale of 100!?! Somebody's on crack. I don't understand why anybody thinks this film is about numerology. The numbers are so straightforward. There's no numerology. Who doesn't recognize 9-11-01 in a sequence of numbers? Okay, the fact the Cage's character writes it on the fridge to figure it out is tedious. But the only mysterious numbers can be found in the critics ratings! Cage's acting is borderline but this is a sci-fi flick, just what are you asking for? The other acting is fine except maybe for the girl kid. Compare actors in terminator and then maybe you'll be dealing in the right range.… Expand

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lisawApr 11, 2009

Interesting film. Film Threat gave this 3.5 stars which according to their legend is "Great." Why do they have a score of 70?

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AngelaSmithApr 11, 2009

This film rocks! Definitely entertaining, not too intellectual or religious, simplistic dualities, and the ending is a little clumsy.

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BarryRApr 11, 2009

Did K really have to see his fellow professor in the ending scene? How likely is that? They overdid the chaos a bit at the gas station. It didn't seem like it was a heavily populated area, then suddenly there are all these people Did K really have to see his fellow professor in the ending scene? How likely is that? They overdid the chaos a bit at the gas station. It didn't seem like it was a heavily populated area, then suddenly there are all these people running around. Some people think K's running around helpless was pointless, but they don't get that the movie is about knowing and not doing.… Expand

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AdrianBApr 11, 2009

Not the greatest film I've ever seen, but has many redeeming qualities. The metacritic scoring seems off on some of the reviews. For example, the Austin Chronicle (alleged rating: 70) claims the film is flawed but if you read the review Not the greatest film I've ever seen, but has many redeeming qualities. The metacritic scoring seems off on some of the reviews. For example, the Austin Chronicle (alleged rating: 70) claims the film is flawed but if you read the review he complains about little more than that keys were left in ignition! People do that. The L.A. Times critic (alleged rating: 50) says she is *glad* of Proyas risky ending. Still, most critics got this mostly wrong. Overall, I don't think that the writers get self-righteous or overly religious. Instead they ask profound questions such as: is there value in knowing? How can you not deal with armageddon when taking on a question like that?… Expand

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SWApr 11, 2009

This is a good film. The story is tight too despite what some are saying. There are no major flaws. Seriously. The film goes out of its way to foreshadow and explain crucial details. Cage's performance is okay. How did Koestler know to This is a good film. The story is tight too despite what some are saying. There are no major flaws. Seriously. The film goes out of its way to foreshadow and explain crucial details. Cage's performance is okay. How did Koestler know to look at the door and so quickly find the right one . . . There is some setup but it could have been dealt with better. But by then the plot was moving along quickly. An extended search would have killed the momentum. Also they didn't need Caleb to write down numbers. That was superfluous. I think that when there is more than one writer they either catch each others' flaws or branch off incoherently. The former applies here more than the latter. Implausibility does not have so much bite in this realm of film as does incoherence. The plot of Knowing is coherent. The children make the decisions and have special knowledge. The adults mostly don't know what to do. The rest we leave to suspension of disbelief. I think that the religious aspect helps more than hurts the film. It isn't exactly a marriage of science and religion so much as a mixture. The critics are reviewing according to the wrong genre. Parts can't be explained by either alone, unless you allow for science fiction and supernatural fantasy. In is the play on these two that is so intriguing.… Expand

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JaneDApr 11, 2009

The critics got this one wrong. There are a few minor flaws, I admit, but it's mostly solid. I've seen it three times just so I could better assess it. That's because I couldn't decide what to make of it at first, but The critics got this one wrong. There are a few minor flaws, I admit, but it's mostly solid. I've seen it three times just so I could better assess it. That's because I couldn't decide what to make of it at first, but couldn't let go either. The first time, the cgi/action scenes blew me away. The second time, the story carried me through. The third time, it was a balance of both. Interestingly, Ebert got it mostly right, though in the past he's been way off the mark--i.e., he simply didn't get Gilliam's cult classic Brazil. Minor flaws: the airplane scene has Cage yell "Hey!" at a burning man (well, people do strange things under extreme conditions). Stupid line from MIT colleague, "You were there?" (Hence the strained delivery.) I thought the scene involving the subway was confusing. What was moving where (or was it just me)? Would the female lead really get an ambulance when all hell is breaking loose? (I guess the announcement was just recently made, so full chaos hadn't yet set in.) Why does Cage's character get beyond the cops when they're firing warning shots at everyone else? These flaws aren't necessary for the plot either. For example, eliminate the cops and the ambulance and you have a much more believable scene. Ultimately, there's more than one ship involved here! Why do so many people miss this? The alien/angel intervention is going on all over the world and we merely get a glimpse at two families caught in the mix. The adults are mostly helpless, and the children have the weighty decisions. Is there value in knowing? Not for the reasons Koestler originally thinks. I'm not Christian. Aliens or angels? They've got wings when they ascend, so it begs the question. I don't care. The spiritual fantasy and the sci-fi interweave here so brilliantly we can't tell which is which and who is who.… Expand

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DenisdodokonyeroApr 9, 2009

Full or flaws but a damn good movie. OMG, the effects of the accident scenes....blew my mind.

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ErikDApr 8, 2009

Like another commenter, I had nearly written this movie off due to the poor reviews, but took heed to Ebert's four-star number. This film was very moving--intense action scenes, scenarios, and plausible tension with an apt title. The Like another commenter, I had nearly written this movie off due to the poor reviews, but took heed to Ebert's four-star number. This film was very moving--intense action scenes, scenarios, and plausible tension with an apt title. The female lead was just barely adequate, and female kid not that great. Also, the beginning seemed contrived--a little too much attention to advancing the plot. To those who think that the film was ridiculous because it involves a couple of children and a science guy out to save the world, you got it wrong; it is clearly implied--with nice subtlety--that several pairs of children were involved (I can't get more specific without a spoiler). I didn't mind the "spirituality" because of the paradoxes; for example, the lead character's "prophecy" was a scientific prediction, and the supernatural is more sci-fi than "God". The number is 8.… Expand

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ChristofRApr 7, 2009

Nice action sequences - That's all. Ridiculous plot. Ridiculous acting. So many cinematic mistakes. Don't watch it - It isn't worth any money to spent!

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muhammadsApr 6, 2009

I KNOW never to let my idiot friends choose what movie to watch next time!!! black stones, albinos, aliens and spaceships, and nicolas cage (bad acting -same thing- ). seriously, why is nicolas cage acting when he can't act??? This movieI KNOW never to let my idiot friends choose what movie to watch next time!!! black stones, albinos, aliens and spaceships, and nicolas cage (bad acting -same thing- ). seriously, why is nicolas cage acting when he can't act??? This movie was only half as bad as i had expected it to be up till the part where you find out that the albinos are actually aliens, who are actually god, and who are trying to save the human race from it's apparent doom according to whispers that only two children can hear, and a series of numbers only nicolas cage can interpret... don't watch this movie even if you are tied to a chair with your eyes held open and a gun pointed to your head with the threat that if you don't watch your head will be blown off... it's that bad. and i'm not saying that just because i don't like nicolas cage. ok maybe a little.… Expand

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MarkDApr 4, 2009

Extremely disappointing. Expected a film and got an over-the-top flick. Ebert was on crack with his review. He must have sent the kid to the candy store in his place. Dark City, Proya's masterpiece sets the viewer up for this collosal Extremely disappointing. Expected a film and got an over-the-top flick. Ebert was on crack with his review. He must have sent the kid to the candy store in his place. Dark City, Proya's masterpiece sets the viewer up for this collosal letdown of biblical Hollywood proportions. This flick rips off Signs, Da Vinci Code, Close Encounters, War of the Worlds and waxes it to a smooth shine with Armegedon special effects. It is the ultimate disaster flick because of spectacular and terrifying subway and airplane crashes and oh yeah the film itself is a disaster. Nicolas Cage is a great actor but he should stop doing Wil Smith garbage. This movie could have been edited down to 90 minutes and been not half bad but it got drunk on effects after it couldn't sustain the intrigue for more than 45 minutes well snap crackle pop. The camera work in this film is stunning no question and there are some of the best action scenes I have ever seen. But this is Alex Proyas so something has got to be good. This will not be added to my scifi DVD collection because it lends nothing new to the genre what so ever.… Expand

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CarolSApr 4, 2009

I loved this movie. It was thought provoking, and interesting. Fast paced, with judicious use of CGI...powerful. Thought that Nicholas Cage did his best work here that we've seen in a long time. Roger Ebert got it right.

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GatsbyJayApr 4, 2009

CONTAINS SPOILERS: Not great, not terrible, but mediocre. It's NOT one of the worst films ever made, and Zachrid W., for someone who says he, and I quote, "_knew_the whole story...," the movie DID NOT involve aliens. Those were angels, CONTAINS SPOILERS: Not great, not terrible, but mediocre. It's NOT one of the worst films ever made, and Zachrid W., for someone who says he, and I quote, "_knew_the whole story...," the movie DID NOT involve aliens. Those were angels, not aliens. They weren't taking the kids to another planet, they took them to either Heaven, or a renewed Earth (thus the kids running towards the Biblical Tree of Knowledge). Perhaps you should pay more attention next time. And no, I'm not Christian and therefore defending my faith, but even I could tell they were angels....There's a lot of unfair reviews here, since the movie's NOT saying science is bad and there's no such subtext, and it's not patronizing. It tries to reconcile science and faith together (i.e. the scene where Cage tells his class about the Sun being the right distance from the Earth for life to begin, chance or determinism, accident or process?). My problem with the movie is that there were far too many genres for it to be focused: religious, horror, apocalypse, mystery, etc.… Expand

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JimFApr 4, 2009

Given the presence of Nicholas Cage, who can go under the radar and succeed, as he did in last year's way-underrated "Next", and Alex Proyas, who has shown himself to be an innovative, often visionary director of action, "Knowing" has Given the presence of Nicholas Cage, who can go under the radar and succeed, as he did in last year's way-underrated "Next", and Alex Proyas, who has shown himself to be an innovative, often visionary director of action, "Knowing" has to be considered a major disappointment. Is Hollywood so clueless about real religious experience that it thinks it proceeds from depression to complete skepticism to fanatical certainty based on some numbers scrawled by a young girl and placed in a time capsule 50 years earlier. It;s enough to give credibility and substance to Bill Maher's adolescent view of religion in "Religulous". However, Proyas can still direct a great action sequence.… Expand

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PaulWApr 3, 2009

This movie is much better than the meta score given by the "critics." I was going to blow the movie off, based on the OVERWHELMING poor reviews. But then I saw that Roger Ebert, one of the three critics whose reviews I value, rated it This movie is much better than the meta score given by the "critics." I was going to blow the movie off, based on the OVERWHELMING poor reviews. But then I saw that Roger Ebert, one of the three critics whose reviews I value, rated it highly. I was pleasantly surprised. The story line was interesting, the CGI off the chain, and the ending somewhat surprising. In truth, I believe the conflict between the users overall score and the metacritic score turns on the anti-religious posturing of many media critics. I'm not making any value judgments for or against religion or spirtuality - merely commenting on most media critics response to movies with underlying spiritual themes (see the LA Weekly review).… Expand

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ZachridW.Apr 3, 2009

This is one of the most boring and most predictable movies I've ever seen. In fact "Knowing" is the perfect title for it, because I _knew_ the whole story 10 seconds after the boy opened the envelope. So this whole thing was a waste of This is one of the most boring and most predictable movies I've ever seen. In fact "Knowing" is the perfect title for it, because I _knew_ the whole story 10 seconds after the boy opened the envelope. So this whole thing was a waste of time. [THIS CONTAINS SPOLIERS!] It's a far below-average "The world ends next Thursday"-flick. And perhaps the plot-twist, that judgement day is upon Nicolas Cage, would have been surprising to someone, if they haven't already given it away in the movie-posters. You know that the world will end, that there is nothing Mr.Cage can do about it, you know that these guys are aliens and you know that they will take the kids with them and blahblahblah... the whole story seems to be assembled out of a "screenplay-construction-kit" or they just pulled cards with tags like "aliens", "end of the world" and "foresight" on it, and filled the gaps with special-effects. ...oh ok, well the special effects are good. So the movie feels like something M. Night Shyamalan and Roland Emmerich threw up on a tequila driven night.… Expand

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DaveFApr 2, 2009

I don't understand the high ratings some users have given this film. While this movie does have a great premise and I will agree that the FX are astounding, the ending is a complete let down and cop-out. This is a typical Hollywood I don't understand the high ratings some users have given this film. While this movie does have a great premise and I will agree that the FX are astounding, the ending is a complete let down and cop-out. This is a typical Hollywood effort, tons of potential and you leave feeling flat and cheated. If you thought the end of the last Indiana Jones movie was great, go see it, otherwise be prepared for a disappointment.… Expand

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PeterApr 1, 2009

This is quite possibly the worst film I've ever seen, patronising and confusing at the same time. Without giving away any spoilers the end just doesn't make sense and there's a nasty anti science subtext (He's a bad This is quite possibly the worst film I've ever seen, patronising and confusing at the same time. Without giving away any spoilers the end just doesn't make sense and there's a nasty anti science subtext (He's a bad father because he's a scientist?). On top of this the effects and acting are seriously sub par. There is also the somewhat offensive use of real life disaster-esque footage for entertainment purposes with far too many essentially pointless shots of horrific daths. I can't even recommend this as a so-bad-its-good film. I honestly don't understand how anyone thought this was good. It's not entertaining, thought provoking or inspiring. It's just bad. I want my money, and worse, 2 hours of my life, back.… Expand

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JoeS.Apr 1, 2009

God-awful. Just horrific. How can anybody like this?

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AlainAvakianMar 30, 2009

I am an avid fan of Sci-Fi, and was very surprized at how much I enjoyed this movie. The critics who panned it, I think, are looking at this movie as if it has something to teach us, instead of just looking at it as a 2 hour movie meant toI am an avid fan of Sci-Fi, and was very surprized at how much I enjoyed this movie. The critics who panned it, I think, are looking at this movie as if it has something to teach us, instead of just looking at it as a 2 hour movie meant to entertain. Entertain is does, and very well.

Be warned though, there are some very graphic scenes and I would not recommend you take your kids to it.

Roger Ebert's review was right on the money. I too loved Dark City, and this movie gave me the same kind of thills as Dark City did. Very well done, and I absolutely loved the ending.… Expand

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AlA.Mar 30, 2009

This movie has to be one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. I typically do not like science fiction movies, but this movie grabs you from the begining and does not let you go. If you were to watch the trailer you may think Knowing is This movie has to be one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. I typically do not like science fiction movies, but this movie grabs you from the begining and does not let you go. If you were to watch the trailer you may think Knowing is just another movie that predicts future events, but that could not be futher from the truth. The story is original and keeps you guessing in a smart and fresh way that few movies have brought to the big screen in quite some time. Knowing is a great movie that is a must see: when it's all over you will take a deep breath and literally thank yourself for going to see it.… Expand

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MichaelSMar 30, 2009

This movie kept me engaged, but suffered from some serious plot holes. I thought the special effects were great.

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TDKinDallasMar 29, 2009

Even though it was overall pretty stupid, I recommend it highly to see on the big screen. The special effects scenes are pretty incredible and very emotional. As for the rest, it is pretty bad, even the score is laughable.

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LeeFMar 29, 2009

This was actually quite interesting and definitely not your usual run-of-the-mill apocalypse maybe movie.

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JonB.Mar 29, 2009

The movie started off great. It seemed like the writers ran out of ideas near the end, though. I felt like the movie took a 180 degree turn for the worse with about 45 minutes left.

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DanaMMar 29, 2009

Very entertaining. Worth my ten bucks and more. And after all, isn't that what it's about?

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PantelisKMar 29, 2009

Best film since I've seen since January 2008.Very good scenario, fx, atmosphere, music score and directing by Alex Proyas.

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TomDMar 29, 2009

Terrible film. I think at one point i caught a glimpse of the release date of the movie on that list of his.

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DanielKMar 29, 2009

I really enjoyed this film, the special effects were fantastic, and this is a type of film thrill, disaster, suspense and mystical lovers. Im not a huge Nicolas Cage fan, i despise his poor acting. i didn't give it the last 3 for the I really enjoyed this film, the special effects were fantastic, and this is a type of film thrill, disaster, suspense and mystical lovers. Im not a huge Nicolas Cage fan, i despise his poor acting. i didn't give it the last 3 for the vote becasue it got to a certain point when it just went to far, such as when the aliens came in to the picture. From that part till the end i thought, surely they can do better then that. Yeah maybe it had something to do with religion i don't really know, becasue this film can confuse people really easily. The film overall is good, but can be better. First thing to do is get rid of Nicolas Cage, wrong actor to choose for this film, well he shouldn't be acting for any film really. It's ok but, i've seen better.… Expand

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MikeSMar 29, 2009

Trite. Tomato-surprise ending. Fails to suspend disbelief. Plot holes you could drive an asteroid through. Characters you don't care about. And on and on.

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ShaneMar 28, 2009

Fantastic movie. Very few movies make you think like this one. Roger Ebert was bang on!!!

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BBMar 28, 2009

I don`t what people`s problem. This was one of best sci-fi movie for a long time. Nothing was wrong with script, performance or anything else. You have to critic movies in their category. I was totally satisfied when I left the movie. Good I don`t what people`s problem. This was one of best sci-fi movie for a long time. Nothing was wrong with script, performance or anything else. You have to critic movies in their category. I was totally satisfied when I left the movie. Good work Nicholas Cage… Expand

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kgmMar 28, 2009

Cage plays a MIT professor in possession of a secret code that seems to predict disasters with unerring accuracy. The setup to this is actually fairly well done and the movie works well but then it drifts into some sort of pseudo-religious, Cage plays a MIT professor in possession of a secret code that seems to predict disasters with unerring accuracy. The setup to this is actually fairly well done and the movie works well but then it drifts into some sort of pseudo-religious, pseudo-alien mumbo jumbo and as Revelation 3:16 so eloquently states: … Expand

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NancyB.Mar 28, 2009

Absolutely awful. Cage is a joke with his wide eyed wonderment. Plot made no sense, they couldn't figure out if they wanted aliens or angels. Gave it a 1 instead of 0 because, for some unknown reason, I didn't walk out.

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WilliamSMar 27, 2009

Knowing is one of the more intelligent, interesting and engaging science fiction films I've seen in a while that has a very compelling apocalyptic ending.

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RobertOMar 27, 2009

I am absolutely impressed at such a great film.. I'll be honest. I didnt expect it to be THAT GOOD. This film shook me off my feet, great scrip, great direction, acting, you name it...This film is out of the extraordinaire. What can I I am absolutely impressed at such a great film.. I'll be honest. I didnt expect it to be THAT GOOD. This film shook me off my feet, great scrip, great direction, acting, you name it...This film is out of the extraordinaire. What can I say? This is truly a MASTERPIECE of science fiction...A real jewel...It… Expand

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MilesEMar 27, 2009

I have to first start by addressing "the straight out of scientology" comment. Anyone who has a reasonable knowledge of the Christian religion knows that what was represented towards the end was one of , if not the ,greatest portrayals of I have to first start by addressing "the straight out of scientology" comment. Anyone who has a reasonable knowledge of the Christian religion knows that what was represented towards the end was one of , if not the ,greatest portrayals of the rapture ever to penetrate out imaginations!!! Alex did the same "wooing" in Dark City. There was not one iota of scientology depicted in this film except for a few of the idiots that were left on the Earth before the destruction. I will say this "pseudoreligious" plot was actually based on the story of Ezekiel's wheel/vision found in the "pseudoreligious" book called the Bible... The underlying theme throughout the entire movie was the age old question of Determinism vs Free Will. It's hard to have the courage to explore something so complex and so offensive to some people, but Alex and Nicholas do this in both acting and directing. I really think this movie can pose the same problem as superpositioning: I'ts not that we don't see what we are watching, we just cannot grasp all the elements to what is going on. There is one plot with unbelievable character development through Koestler's dynamic character. Caleb is both the catalyst, a character, and personified ray of hope for Jon Koestler. This movie , in a word, was amazing. And the best thing about it- the effects weren't the best part. GO and see it, but before read Ezekiel Ch.1 and have a "doubting Thomas" mentality and you will, like most on this forum, be left gasping in awe.… Expand

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ZackFromontMar 26, 2009

Awesome movie, shit critics ! I'm 14 and this movie was really good. And not only for the disaster scene, but for the whole thing! The problem there was was the funny but unintentional parts. Other than that, it had most of it: Action, Awesome movie, shit critics ! I'm 14 and this movie was really good. And not only for the disaster scene, but for the whole thing! The problem there was was the funny but unintentional parts. Other than that, it had most of it: Action, Suspense, good plot... but RUSHED ENDING ( Wich ain't good). SPOILER It's like if the director had no more ideas and did the same thing than in Indiana Jones (You'll understand if you see the movie)… Expand

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GaddieMar 26, 2009

One of the best movies ever.

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AlexanderMilemanMar 26, 2009

The better ideas from half a dozen 1950's sci-fi b-movies thrown in a blender to make an unexpected treat. Nic Cage (far from my favourite actor) seems to be channelling Jimmy Stewart and brings an emotional maturity I hadnt thought him The better ideas from half a dozen 1950's sci-fi b-movies thrown in a blender to make an unexpected treat. Nic Cage (far from my favourite actor) seems to be channelling Jimmy Stewart and brings an emotional maturity I hadnt thought him capable of anymore.… Expand

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TimmyMar 25, 2009

Don't listen to the critics. They just don't like the the christian aspect of this film. It's a solid sci-fi film with some very intense moments. You'll like it if you like a good dark movie.

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BobMar 25, 2009

Other than Roger Ebert who is on the money with his score of 100 the other professional critics missed the mark entirely. This is a good movie that explores whether our fate is predetermined or random. The only criticism I had was that the Other than Roger Ebert who is on the money with his score of 100 the other professional critics missed the mark entirely. This is a good movie that explores whether our fate is predetermined or random. The only criticism I had was that the ending could have been a little better if Nicholas Cage would have told the secret to our Government and they did nothing. Then it would have been true to life. A great film for science fiction fans of all ages.… Expand

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StevenWMar 24, 2009

This is seriously one of the worst movies I have seen. The plot was stupid, the acting was terrible, and the script was also bad. It might seem good to those children in the range of 10 to 13 years old simple because of the special effects This is seriously one of the worst movies I have seen. The plot was stupid, the acting was terrible, and the script was also bad. It might seem good to those children in the range of 10 to 13 years old simple because of the special effects and a few eerie scenes but other than that it is terrible.… Expand

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ZoroastrianismSMar 24, 2009

Incredible disaster scenes but a little bit too much unintentional comedy.

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FantasyMar 24, 2009

The critics hated it but yet the public likes it. That should not surprise anyone. You come away from the theater debating the age old question whether fate is random or planned for us. Not the greatest of films but you will do some serious The critics hated it but yet the public likes it. That should not surprise anyone. You come away from the theater debating the age old question whether fate is random or planned for us. Not the greatest of films but you will do some serious soul searching when you walk out of theater. A nice way to spend a rainy afternoon. Enjoy.… Expand

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SusanOMar 23, 2009

I'm really glad the only critic I listen to is Roger Ebert - he loved this movie and so did I. It had a ton of heart, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time - fabulous CGI as well!

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RayPMar 23, 2009

I think this movie was unfairly reviewed by most critics for being preposterous. It's sci-fi! Was The Empire Strikes Back unfairly reviewed because it was preposterous? No! I enjoyed watching this movie. The performances were good (not I think this movie was unfairly reviewed by most critics for being preposterous. It's sci-fi! Was The Empire Strikes Back unfairly reviewed because it was preposterous? No! I enjoyed watching this movie. The performances were good (not great, but good), the special effects were great, the story was both interesting and gripping, and the direction was very good. Is it the best sci-fi movie of the last decade? No. Is it the worst? Far from it. Ignore the critics and enjoy this movie for what it is. At the end it will have given you something to think about, and that's more than a lot of movies do these days.… Expand

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MichelleHMar 23, 2009

I have never seen a better movie in my entire life. GO SEE THIS MOVIE. I have told everyone i know about how scary it is and i just loved everything about it.

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TFOMar 23, 2009

I liked the CGIs, from beginning to end. Apocalyptic Revelations-inspired ending seemed a bit rushed, especially the Deux Ex Machina discovery of the solar mega-flare. Given the dire consequences, the characters seemed surprisingly accepting I liked the CGIs, from beginning to end. Apocalyptic Revelations-inspired ending seemed a bit rushed, especially the Deux Ex Machina discovery of the solar mega-flare. Given the dire consequences, the characters seemed surprisingly accepting of their fate? This film was worth the mantinee price.… Expand

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DaveWMar 23, 2009

Too many plots to develop one working story with disturbing high-budget disaster scenes you'd expect to see in a Final Destination flick.

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ChristopherK.Mar 23, 2009

Great, but the end kinda sucked.

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DroogMar 23, 2009

I feel like I

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MattB.Mar 23, 2009

There is one type of movie I hate more then the stupid drama horrors Hollywood is giving us. It is these types of psuedoreligious fics. Nick Cage is such a great actor, why does he star in these shitty films? The movie was good up until a There is one type of movie I hate more then the stupid drama horrors Hollywood is giving us. It is these types of psuedoreligious fics. Nick Cage is such a great actor, why does he star in these shitty films? The movie was good up until a point, when Nick Cage trys to go out and stop these disasters, the plane crash scene being the most dramatic movie scene I've ever seen. Then it just spirals down from there into the doom of all humanity. Why that crap?… Expand

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NathanR.Mar 23, 2009

Go with Ebert on this one. One of the best sci-fi films in recent years. Great effects, interesting and unusual premise for a Hollywood film, and some really well-crafted sequences. Alex Proyas succeeds once again.

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DougR.Mar 22, 2009

My son and I like sci-fi, we gave it a 6 or 7, pretty good. Special effects were great and story was good, not great. The reviewers who gave this a 2 or 0 just don't like sci-fi movies and shouldn't be rating them ! Go see it.

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MovieJayMar 22, 2009

I think this movie is terrific and that the critics are once again dismissing a sci-fi film that in 10 years they will speak of with enthusiasm. Yes, just like Alex Proyas' previous sci-fi effort, "Dark City". I don't know what it I think this movie is terrific and that the critics are once again dismissing a sci-fi film that in 10 years they will speak of with enthusiasm. Yes, just like Alex Proyas' previous sci-fi effort, "Dark City". I don't know what it is with this genre of film, but more than any other genre, the cream tends to rise to the top over a period of a couple decades. "2001" was dismissed in many quarters, and now it is frequently cited as one of the 10 best films of all time. Some people just don't like Nic Cage. That's their problem, not the movie's, which is one of his best, along with "Leaving Las Vegas", "Matchstick Men", and "Adaptation", to name a few. All I can say is, FINALLY!!! A big budget Nic Cage movie that also happens to be frickin' awesome and thought-provoking.… Expand

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AaronS.Mar 22, 2009

Pure Awesome! I thought the disaster secquincs were perfect. If i was you who cares about these reviewers they dont know what they are talking about. See this movie!

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JordanR.Mar 22, 2009

just...wow. Intelligence profoundly insulted, I'm even a Nick Cage fan.

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KennyL.Mar 22, 2009

It was bettern than expected.

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tarekmMar 22, 2009

Complete waste of time watching this, terrible plot.

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SandylittleMar 22, 2009

This is one of the best movies I have seen in along time. It was creative and compelling... Nicolas Cage, took you there and is amazing. It was dark ,scarey, heart warming, Well written and directed... Amazing!!!

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CameronMMar 22, 2009

This movie had the potential to be great but decided to add aleins made of Dr.Scholls gel...thus for completly ruining such a good movie they needed to pick one theme and stick to it!

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BobF.Mar 22, 2009

The contrast between reviewers' opinions and movie goers' ratings for this flick illustrate the taste gap between the two groups.

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SethSMar 22, 2009

I am interested in prophesy and loved this movie. Yes, it was draggy at times but the ending was a scientific probability and depicted the result of this possible event.

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austinhMar 22, 2009

As a thrilling horror movie, knowing is was a little sad, but it was still very good.

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JonathanV.Mar 21, 2009

Great story. The acting and special affects go seamlessly together.

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BrentP.Mar 21, 2009

This movie was not only good. It was amazing. The critics definitely have it wrong on this film. It will give you a lot to talk about after the film. My boyfriend and I have been discussing it all evening.

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RonaldS.Mar 21, 2009

"But it is Caleb's father, professor John Koestler, who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years. As Ted "But it is Caleb's father, professor John Koestler, who makes the startling discovery that the encoded message predicts with pinpoint accuracy the dates, death tolls and coordinates of every major disaster of the past 50 years. As Ted further unravels the document's chilling secrets," In Metacritics synopsis, who the heck is Ted?… Expand

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TomfromChicagoMar 21, 2009

Good story, good acting, good effects, nice pace, intriguing premise.

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C.E.dMar 21, 2009

This is one of those movies that you will either like or not, there is no middle ground. I thought it was a good story, aren't they supposed to be for our imagination?

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ChadS.Mar 20, 2009

Knowing about science, John Koestler(Nicholas Cage) pooh-poohed god and caused a rift in the family. The arrival of his sister reminds the black sheep that he's a minister's son, but the estranged widower is still unrelenting about Knowing about science, John Koestler(Nicholas Cage) pooh-poohed god and caused a rift in the family. The arrival of his sister reminds the black sheep that he's a minister's son, but the estranged widower is still unrelenting about his stance on prayer: he's against it. The scientist is also a father, however, so he allows the boy to place his mother in heaven, while at the same time, implicitly encouraging empiricism in Caleb(Chandler Canterbury) while the boy looks at Saturn's rings through the scientist's telescope. No need to be didactic, like John's father probably was(more on that later). Caleb will soon realize that heaven is nowhere to be seen in the night sky. (SELF-POLICING SPOILER) Late in "Knowing", John calls the minister to warn him about an event of cataclysmic proportions, but he doesn't heed his son's warning. During this phone call, there's a quick shot of John's mother sitting deathly on the sofa, who by all appearances, is sentenced to die without having a choice in the matter. Knowing about god, John accepts their fate(on behalf of his silent wife), but he doesn't know that the so-called apocalypse is science-based with no bearing on what's inscribed in the Book of Revelations. The man of god got it wrong, but so did the man of science. They don't know. Only the kids know. "No spaceships go" to heaven, as it's written in the alternative bible, the neon bible(not a reference to the John Kennedy Toole novel), in which Win Butler proselytizes "us kids know" on the day than an arcade fire scorched the earth.… Expand

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SerinaF.Mar 20, 2009

One of the best movies I have seen in a long time, suspenseful amazing movie I loved it!! would watch it over and over and thats saying allot because I usually hate watching movies more than once. Will be buying it on blue ray when it comes out!!

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KevinGMar 20, 2009

I was expecting a lot, but this was even greater than what I could have imagined.

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MarkW.Mar 20, 2009

KNOWING is a film which appeals to the innate curiosity of the filmgoer to find out, "to know" what will happen next as a result of the revelation of the meaning of mysterious numbers hidden long ago by a school child in a time capsule. In KNOWING is a film which appeals to the innate curiosity of the filmgoer to find out, "to know" what will happen next as a result of the revelation of the meaning of mysterious numbers hidden long ago by a school child in a time capsule. In brief, the acting is solid; the mystery is continuous and well-sustained; the special effects are spectacular - likely the best I have ever seen - and so realistic, that they are a bit startling to see unveil themselves; the music throughout is excellent; and the plot is original, with an ending that will leave the reader thinking about the message of the move well into the night. Thumbs Up, and kudos to the Proyas for having made a very good, bold and even visionary movie.… Expand

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AlexSMar 20, 2009

Most of the times, the films that get mixed reviews prove to be the more interesting examples of filmmaking, ones that divide opinions dramatically, balls-out go-for-broke entertainment. When a film is uniformly well-reviewed, that sometimes Most of the times, the films that get mixed reviews prove to be the more interesting examples of filmmaking, ones that divide opinions dramatically, balls-out go-for-broke entertainment. When a film is uniformly well-reviewed, that sometimes insinuates that it panders to its critics, giving them exactly what they want - glossy, slick entertainment (what "The Reader" strived so hard to achieve, but thankfully failed). And when a film is generally badly reviewed - well, it's rare that it actually turns out to be any good (see "Miss March"). What I don't get about "Knowing" is the fact that all the critics seemed to hate it - except one that happens to be my favorite: Roger Ebert. Ebert, especially recently, has been known to be a bit too kind on some films, but he always justifies his review, making it hard - or interesting - to debate with. The man's been around for a while, and agree or disagree - he knows film better than 99% of you out there. So how come he gave "Knowing" 4 stars, named it one of the best sci-fi films he's ever seen, and got so inspired by it he went on to write a whole essay about determinism vs randomness, while every other critic seemed to hate the film? I think there are mutliple reasons for this. I just saw the film - and as a film-lover myself (not QUITE as experienced as Mr. Ebert - nor will I probably ever be) who has seen thousands and thousands of features - I can assure you that "Knowing" is, in fact, quite excellent. Sure, there are some cheesy/Hollywoody lines of dialogue, and a few patchy parts where the plot mechanics creak and squeak a little bit - but overall, I walked out of the theater with my jaw still open, astounded by what I had just witnessed. Critics have a prejudice against Nic Cage, you see. They tend to gang up on actors who are known to make unfortunate choices sometimes. But look at Pacino and De Niro's last few films. Wake up, people - Cage is one of our top living actors - who else has as much range as this guy does? (Read the last two paragraphs of Ebert's review of "Adaptation" to see what I mean.) Sure he' sleepwalked through "Bangkok Dangerous" and "Ghost Rider". But he also starred in the aforementioned "Adaptation", "Leaving Las Vegas", "Raising Arizona", "Matchstick Men", "Weather Man", "Bringing Out the Dead", etc. In "Knowing" he's almost in every single scene, and he carries it with aplomp, showing the mounting desperation and terror as few other actors of his caliber could match. The fact that certain critics even refer to his "perhaps botoxed" face is completely irrelevant criticism, dripping with irony and unjustified prejudice. I also disagree that the film is a mix-up pf genres. I think it flowed very well. Alex Proyas is a skillful director ("Dark City" is a masterpiece), and he handles the big budget well. The special effects serve the story instead of just showing themselves off, like, say, in "Transformers" (which surprisingly got much better reviewed - and was a crappy, dumb film with no point). Watch the airplane-crash sequence in "Knowing", filmed in a stunning single-shot handheld style, a-la "Children of Men" - it's masterclass filmmaking that will take your breath away. Or the train-wreck scene. As for the ending - well, that's a whole other story. Forget "Armageddon", "Deep Impact", and especially "Day After Tomorrow" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I am obsessed with apocalyptic themes, and let's just say this is how I imagine it in my nightmares. It will blow you away; I witnessed the audience in the theater, eyes wide and full of terror and wonder. This could happen. NASA has been talking recently about solar flare activity. Look it up. It's scary. To conclude, unlike those other apocalyptic blockbusters, "Knowing" has thought behind it. It questions things like religion, fate, faith, and chaos. A similar film that stunned me equally was Zemeckis' "Contact", another underrated gem. "Knowing" has an intellectual backbone, tremendous sfx, auter-ish trademarks and a powerful central performance. This is what blockbusters shoud be like. So screw those other critics. Listen to Ebert, if just this once.… Expand

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JackD.Mar 20, 2009

One of the most powerful movies I've seen in years. Part Omen, part Uber disaster movie, part Close Encounters and all riveting. Even the heavy handed ending or some plot loopholes didn't spoil it's power.

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AlecMar 20, 2009

Intelligent, well paced, great acting, with an excellent twist at the end! Highly recommended.

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