Movie Review For Push
by Sean Choe
This is a peculiarly enjoyable science fiction film. I had half expected it to be similar to “Jumper” and “Wanted” with James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie, and indeed, the plot does become somewhat convoluted.
The film stars the lovely Dakota Fanning (“The Secret Lives of Bees,” and I believe her sister was in “Phoebe in Wonderland”) as Cassie Holmes, and Chris Evans (“Street Kings,” “Fantastic Four,” “4: Rise of the Silver Surfer”) as Nick Gant. The two find themselves in Hong Kong, racing against time to locate another girl, Kira Hudson, portrayed by the beautiful Camilla Belle (you might find something strangely familiar about her eyes; she was, of course, Evolet in “10,000 B.C.”). Their mission is to bring down the secret agency that has been relentlessly pursuing them, wreaking havoc on their lives and the lives of their families.
Each of the characters possesses specialized abilities, which is where things can get a bit perplexing. Pushers can manipulate thoughts, making people believe what they desire and do their bidding. Movers have the power to move objects, while Watchers can predict the future (although, naturally, the future is subject to change). Stitchers can heal injured individuals, even … ...Read the rest.
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