Push
Summit Entertainment | Release Date: February 6, 2009
6.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 199 Ratings
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Thorntonp1Jan 28, 2021
I love this movie !! It’s a fun sci-fi flick and would recommend it to anyone Who likes Chris Evans
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JasonSApr 8, 2009
The critics are being way crappy to this movie. Pshaw! It was good, way better than they say.
2 of 3 users found this helpful
10
MikeHJun 25, 2010
Don't listen to the reviews for this movie. This movie is a great time filled with interesting characters in a world that is as mysterious as it is intriguing. I was completely unaware that after watching this movie more than a dozen Don't listen to the reviews for this movie. This movie is a great time filled with interesting characters in a world that is as mysterious as it is intriguing. I was completely unaware that after watching this movie more than a dozen times that I was being subjected to a bad and tasteless film until I reconnected to the hive mind here. You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you passed this movie up just because some jaded film reviewer apparently doesn't remember how to enjoy themselves at the movies.… Expand
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GlynnB.Feb 18, 2009
The movie received bad reviews from critics, but honestly, it really wasn't that bad of a ride. It's got decent pacing, some fun action, and a few very clever jokes. Sometimes it's the movie you would least expect that The movie received bad reviews from critics, but honestly, it really wasn't that bad of a ride. It's got decent pacing, some fun action, and a few very clever jokes. Sometimes it's the movie you would least expect that delivers a couple of hours of freedom from your work week, rather than the large-budget films that receive such great scores simply because of social pressure.… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful
9
RobinR.Mar 2, 2009
Fantastic film. By no means perfect but the unpolished nature of the film gave it a, may be hard to believe, realism. The tension and flow of the film contadicted each other to allow the film to hold the attention and yet not be overthought. Fantastic film. By no means perfect but the unpolished nature of the film gave it a, may be hard to believe, realism. The tension and flow of the film contadicted each other to allow the film to hold the attention and yet not be overthought. Definitely hoping for a sequel with the same cast, including Djimon Hounsou who I think is an incredible actor.… Expand
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9
RodericRJul 20, 2009
Pretty good. A lot better than the people who blatantly dismiss it. It had a chance to be a 10, but just couldn't do it. Still, worth watching. Dakota Fanning will be a superstar.
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7
BrentLJul 8, 2009
good movie, good idea and good actors, but jumps around too much. They spend very little time explaining the important parts of the movie and rush threw much of it. I had a conversation with some people and they ask me if i wanted it dumbed good movie, good idea and good actors, but jumps around too much. They spend very little time explaining the important parts of the movie and rush threw much of it. I had a conversation with some people and they ask me if i wanted it dumbed down, no its just that there are portions of the film that would have improved with a little more care and attention to it. They mentions what they needed to mention, but if u stop paying attention for a second or so, u might miss an important scene that lasted for a whold ten seconds. in other moves the emphize the important scenes, in this movie they just come and go with little warning. All and all this is a good movie, but if ur like me and have moments where u stop paying attention or r watching it with a bunch of talkers, youll have to watch it twice to see the moments youve missed, but in the end even with out those scenes, the plot is simple enough where u can fill in the gap. its just not having to fill in those gaps would be nice.… Expand
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10
CliffMJul 9, 2009
The critics for this movie do it grave injustice only showing how shallow and formula Hollywood has become in order for an action movie to become successful. Something that has to be appreciated in this movie is that it blends not only The critics for this movie do it grave injustice only showing how shallow and formula Hollywood has become in order for an action movie to become successful. Something that has to be appreciated in this movie is that it blends not only classic action flick sequences and story lines, but it also adds a very in depth plot twist that comes together very well at the end. To simply it for some of you, it means this movie requires you to "think". This isn… Expand
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10
TiffanyFAug 8, 2009
Awesome movie. This movie had a great plot and kept me on the edge of my chair waiting to see what happened next. The idea of this movie was very well thought-out. I hope there will be a sequel.
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10
MarkBDec 2, 2009
This movie was fantastic, although it looks like from the reviews you'll either hate it or love it. It's worth watching certainly if you love super hero movies or the matrix. In fact it really feels like it could be a great solid This movie was fantastic, although it looks like from the reviews you'll either hate it or love it. It's worth watching certainly if you love super hero movies or the matrix. In fact it really feels like it could be a great solid franchise (just better) than the matrix. Sadly because it got panned so badly I don't think this will happen. Fantastic movie though. I heartily recommend it.… Expand
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LWFeb 11, 2009
Agree with the Washington Post and New York Times review, breezy entertainment that does not assault you with inanity.
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8
BruceBarmerFeb 21, 2009
Don't understand such negative reviews...not a -great- movie but I thought it was pretty good and very entertaining...hell of a lot better than the usual crap that gets better scores up here.
1 of 2 users found this helpful
8
RalphL.Feb 9, 2009
Interesting movie some good parts did have some off areas though.
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8
BobK.Feb 9, 2009
Best original superhero thing I've seen in a long time. It moves along without talking down to its audience, and rewards those who can keep up with it.
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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CatSApr 8, 2009
The critics are just being dumb about this movie. I thought it was awesome. Gritty and with a cyberpunk edge. Definitely worth a look if you are a sci-fi or anime fan (it's got an anime feel, not like it's animated).
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10
JasonCMay 21, 2009
As a long-time fan of superhero movies, I can say that this was the best one I've seen in a LONG time. The special effects/special abilities of the characters are used sparingly, and some of the best "powered" scenes are ones that use As a long-time fan of superhero movies, I can say that this was the best one I've seen in a LONG time. The special effects/special abilities of the characters are used sparingly, and some of the best "powered" scenes are ones that use no special effects of all--resulting in a subtlety severely lacking in larger budget movies like X2. That said, there are plenty of effects-heavy scenes to satisfy the viewer craving eye-candy. But these scenes still juxtapose the iridescent shimmer of a telekinetic shield with the garbage and detritus of a Hong Kong construction site, creating an interplay of science fiction elements with the grungy reality. Carefully read through the critics' reviews on this movie regarding the plot. Among the negative reviewers, you'll find two camps--ones that found the plot "too convoluted" and ones that found that it "didn't make sense." Feel free to read that as "don't like to think while watching movies" and "didn't bother thinking while watching." The plot is intense, and as much of a puzzle for the viewer to solve as it is a life or death race for the characters to survive. The last fourth of the movie where the protagonist lays out his plan has an almost Ocean's Eleven feel to it, occluding the true nature of his plans from his teammates and the audience, forcing the viewer to attempt to guess at his final solution even as the plot unfolds.… Expand
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JOshEMay 6, 2009
A lot better than the critics' reviews led me to believe. It's no work of art, but it is fun and it looked pretty darned good doing it. It's the kind of meat-headed popcorn flick that I wouldn't feel guilty paying to see. A lot better than the critics' reviews led me to believe. It's no work of art, but it is fun and it looked pretty darned good doing it. It's the kind of meat-headed popcorn flick that I wouldn't feel guilty paying to see. Honestly, it's one of the better super-hero type of films out there.… Expand
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ClaraMay 26, 2010
I really liked it!!! are they going to do a sequel?
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AndyA.Feb 15, 2009
A pretty good movie, albeit with some obvious and not so obvious flaws. A obvious are just the name of the movie as well as the names of the types of psychics (movers, pushers, watchers, sniffers), it's all very simplistic and A pretty good movie, albeit with some obvious and not so obvious flaws. A obvious are just the name of the movie as well as the names of the types of psychics (movers, pushers, watchers, sniffers), it's all very simplistic and definitely seems like slang names that some ghetto characters would use, but EVERYBODY USES THEM, it's ridiculous, even the government agencies. Also Nick (Chris Evans) is a real wimp for most of the movie, yet is still likeable, just it makes you like the bad guys better because they make such better use of their powers. it's a cliffhanger, and i'm honestly looking forward to a sequel just to see how it continues.… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful
10
JoeyFFeb 21, 2009
Awesome.
1 of 2 users found this helpful
9
FeliciaJul 11, 2009
If ur lookin for a gr8 thinkin movie, than I recommand... okay I can't do that any more. Please notice how every bad review of this movie has bad spelling or "iz" saying it was too convoluted. Please notice how every good review of this If ur lookin for a gr8 thinkin movie, than I recommand... okay I can't do that any more. Please notice how every bad review of this movie has bad spelling or "iz" saying it was too convoluted. Please notice how every good review of this movie is from a well-educated and good-looking person who can follow plot twists and nay, even CRAVES them. The previews make this movie out to be a retarded "Jumper" sequel. It's not. It's pretty smart- if you watch hard and pay attention you'll be rewarded handsomely, and this movie is one annoying 12-year-old away from being a perfect 10.… Expand
1 of 2 users found this helpful
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AnonFeb 8, 2009
Laura- There is something that many people refer to as a trailer, which shows you what the movie with be about. I am assuming you saw what the movie contained yet you still go in and act surprised with what the movie was about. It's Laura- There is something that many people refer to as a trailer, which shows you what the movie with be about. I am assuming you saw what the movie contained yet you still go in and act surprised with what the movie was about. It's clear going in to the movie that it is like Heroes, X-Men and others among that vein. If you don't like those then guess what? You may not find Push entertaining. By the way, there are very few movies that deserve a 1/10, and a movie with good special effects and good acting does not deserve a 1. Your basically saying this was just as bad or worse than Disaster Movie, which means you lose all credibility with your review. Oh and this movie was not the best not the worst, but I enjoyed it a lot.… Expand
1 of 3 users found this helpful
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BenP.Feb 23, 2009
Whilst the plot was clichéd and convoluted, I was very pleased to find that none of the chacracters fell into the typical stereotypes. Throughout the film I was expecting many of them to turn out to be traitors working for Division Whilst the plot was clichéd and convoluted, I was very pleased to find that none of the chacracters fell into the typical stereotypes. Throughout the film I was expecting many of them to turn out to be traitors working for Division but it seems that Hollywood has finally grown out of that tired plot device. The film was stylish and well put together, with some nice ideas. As I said the plot suffers from some holes, but the likeable characters make up for this as far as I'm concerned. I'd love to see the cast return for another outing to finish off the story.… Expand
1 of 3 users found this helpful
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JoeD.Feb 6, 2009
Ignore the critics on this one - it's entertaining, and the acting is good. The plot has a few twists, and it kept me involved throughout the movie. i liked it enough to hope for a sequel.
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AdamO.Feb 6, 2009
I liked it a lot. I thought it was interesting how deep the backstory was and how far they could potentially take it. The story was a little jumbled, but it was justified being that most of the plot was planned over 13 years beforehand by a I liked it a lot. I thought it was interesting how deep the backstory was and how far they could potentially take it. The story was a little jumbled, but it was justified being that most of the plot was planned over 13 years beforehand by a powerful psychic. The action sequences were well done and the acting was well especially Fanning who changed the characters she usually plays completely and did it quite well. I gave it an 8 because it was very well executed but some of the characters (the shadow for instance) seemed to be simply thrown in.… Expand
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PaulK.Feb 7, 2009
Don't let the critics fool you on this one. Remember, they are paid to give their opinion and most of them probably didn't want to see Push and dislike this entire genre. That said, Push was hella rad. Setting the whole thing in Don't let the critics fool you on this one. Remember, they are paid to give their opinion and most of them probably didn't want to see Push and dislike this entire genre. That said, Push was hella rad. Setting the whole thing in Hong Kong was a genius stroke that allowed for a more urgent and almost claustrophobic feel, which is in line with the plight of the central characters. The plot is clearly deravitive of X2 or Volume 4/Fugitives of Heroes, but that's what makes this movie so great. We all want (a) realistic bad guy(s) who is/are really BAD and good guys who are in serious peril and may or may not survive and Push delivers on this premise. If you pay attention and understand what each of the character's powers are and how they can be manifested in different situations, the third act will be anything but confusing, right down the mult-interpretive ending. Since the screen fades to black, what actually does happen in that final scene? Hopefully this will kill at the box office and franchise will be born.… Expand
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BartMadisonMar 5, 2009
Very well done, Hong Kong never looked cooler.
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DanLFeb 28, 2009
critics really won't give it a chance, it's NOT as bad as the scores suggest considering there is TRUE garbage out there that should be receiving these scores. it was entertaining and i was glad it didn't have a cliched story, critics really won't give it a chance, it's NOT as bad as the scores suggest considering there is TRUE garbage out there that should be receiving these scores. it was entertaining and i was glad it didn't have a cliched story, as it's hard to find a superhero movie that's not about saving the world. while it's not a very solid film, it has all the potential in the world to make a mind-blowing sequel. the protagonists were likable and charming, and the story isn't about saving a city, but much smaller and personal. this film needs more support.… Expand
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SeanPFeb 5, 2010
I didn't expect much when I first heard about this movie, but having seen it I would recommend it to almost anyone. There are some parts that are not explained well even for the lore of the movie (ex. building shade) but overall it is a I didn't expect much when I first heard about this movie, but having seen it I would recommend it to almost anyone. There are some parts that are not explained well even for the lore of the movie (ex. building shade) but overall it is a cool display of superpowers and plot. The end blew me away with its planning. Harsh critics will hate it and if you aren't willing to let the new world that has been dreamed up envelope you then much of the charm will simply be lost.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerMar 7, 2011
Push may not be for everyone with it's geeky government super power conspiracy plot, but if you somehow actually managed to enjoy Jumper, or you are like me and wanted to see it done better, this is a good choice.
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Tss5078Feb 24, 2013
WOW! This is a good movie, very entertaining, with lots of action! The storyline was a bit confusing at times thou, and it was left wide open as if a sequel is a given. Weather they do eventually make one or not is irrelevant. As of rightWOW! This is a good movie, very entertaining, with lots of action! The storyline was a bit confusing at times thou, and it was left wide open as if a sequel is a given. Weather they do eventually make one or not is irrelevant. As of right now, I'm left wondering what happens, feeling like I'm missing a part of the story, and craving more!… Expand
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atomzer0Mar 24, 2012
I love this movie. The plotline is interesting, the powers are cool, the characters are well developed, The actors did a great job, it was fast paced and action packed. What more can you ask of a sci-fi thriller?
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Lord-XaffaxJul 16, 2017
Cult classic...or...it probably will be will become one. Like movies as "Cloud Atlas" and "Watchmen" it has a complicated storyline and if you don't want to put the attention and energy in to figure out how it sticks together it will not makeCult classic...or...it probably will be will become one. Like movies as "Cloud Atlas" and "Watchmen" it has a complicated storyline and if you don't want to put the attention and energy in to figure out how it sticks together it will not make much sense. However if you do really give it a chance it is a quite special little movie. It feels like Michael Mann meets Philip K.Dick. The movie simply is a visual feast. There is no shot that isn't composed to perfection using the Hong Kong backdrop as a character in the movie. If you love science fiction, then this one should be in your collection, because it's one of those special movies you'll pull out and watch again every once in a while. Or at least I do.… Expand
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Patrick94Sep 29, 2013
Wow, now I am beyond convinced that critics simply can not be trusted. Push was f*cking awesome, the story was GREAT, the characters were well thought out, the acting was GREAT, the cool super power fight sequences were AWESOME, I'm notWow, now I am beyond convinced that critics simply can not be trusted. Push was f*cking awesome, the story was GREAT, the characters were well thought out, the acting was GREAT, the cool super power fight sequences were AWESOME, I'm not giving this a 10 to balance out the negative reviews, I'm giving this movie a 10 because it deserves it. F*ck the critics and go watch this, everyone should experience this movie… Expand
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HaloMan64Feb 12, 2013
Push is a great movie but you sorta got to pay attention because it's sorta confusing The actors in it did a great job and Push has one of the best third acts I've ever seen Over all really really really good movie.
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rajdeepslatherNov 12, 2014
Don't listen to the reviews for this movie. This movie is a great time filled with interesting characters in a world that is as mysterious as it is intriguing,Push may not be for everyone with it's geeky government super power conspiracyDon't listen to the reviews for this movie. This movie is a great time filled with interesting characters in a world that is as mysterious as it is intriguing,Push may not be for everyone with it's geeky government super power conspiracy plot, but if you somehow actually managed to enjoy Jumper, or you are like me and wanted to see it done better, this is a good choice.… Expand
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jelenabiebs31Jan 14, 2016
It is so many super-powered beings in this movie that if you blink you will miss everything. It's very action packed with pretty good special effects.

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