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Summary: beautiful peformance from John Travolta
Review: John Travolta is a great actor wheter or not snobby critics thing hes not...in this movie he plays a man who is struck by som kind of phenomana and then starts to do things..like he becomes smart...but then in the end he dies from the thing..and it was sad but Travolta delivers a mindblowing performance and I cared what happened to his character..I was like..noo..damnit..why!!!..well something like that anyway...anyways..good drama
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Summary: Fantastic and inspiring
Review: This is an exceptional film that was very well acted and well written. John Travolta did a magnificent job along with his supporting cast. It lets us see an example of how easy it is for us to fear what we do not understand and how we deny ourselves the chance to live with passion because of that fear.It's emotionally powerful and very moving. Other reviews tell you the story line, so I'll not be redundant. This film along with the film Powder, are feel great movies that make you think about what you can achieve and question the discrimination that even the most open minded folks have inside themselves. It's a keeper, buy it for you're collection.
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Summary: Tear Jerking
Review: All I can say is "wow". I loved this film from the start through to the end. I am a big John T fan and this was one of his best films, by far, apart from Saturday Night Fever (I loved his dancing!!). I couldn't get over his great powers and I always wanted to be like him. I was 15 when I saw this film but still have respect for his great film making. I shed a tear or 2.
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Summary: A MOVIE THAT INVITES YOU TO TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
Review: The temptation with Phenomenon is to read into it all sorts of rubbish about new age issues. For me the movie was a marvelous exploration about the possibilities of the human spirit and mind. How many of us read as much as we should? How many of us seek to truly understand our interests and curiosities? Phenomenon invites us to begin where we are, regardless of education and experience, and take steps to actively continue the learning process.The movie also speaks volumes about how society accepts or, in most cases, rejects a phenomenon that defies understanding. John Travolta shines in one of his very best roles as George Malley, a common farmer who, because of experiences beyond his control, learns just how deep the mind of a common man can be. His sensitive performance, frankly, was just too moral and good, to warrant any attention by the Academy. Travolta's performance is very aptly supported by Kyra Sedgwick (Mr. & Mrs. Bridge), Forest Whitaker (Good Morning Vietnam), and Robert Duvall (Lonesome Dove).
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Summary: Good stuff
Review: I only gave it 4 because it seems this movie idea is rehatched all the time. From this movie all the way up to present day with movies like K-Pax and Powder. Awesome movie, just not very original.
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Summary: Phenomenon is phenomenal
Review: A: 5/5 Stars John Travolta is phenomenal in the phenomenal movie "Phenomenon".
The movie is about George Malley, a simple guy of average intelligence who works in a garage in his small California town. During his birthday party, he walks outside and looks up at the sky. He sees a flash of light, and is knocked down to the ground.
Gradually, he discovers he can do supernatural things, like move objects without touching them, sensing ultrasonic waves to predict earthquakes, and learning a foriegn language in 20 minutes.
This movie provides solemn moments and funny moments. After a sneaky and totally unpredictable little twist in the story (regarding the mysterious flash of light and what causes Malley's powers), we find what the movie's message really is.
I'll shut up now so you can go watch it and be amazed. The title says it all.
J: 4/5 Stars phenomenon is a screen gem. it might not be perfect but it sure hits close to home in our hearts. it is about a man, played by john travolta, who on his birthday sees a flash of light in the sky and is knocked off his feet. when he arises he is different or feels different at least. what did he see in the night sky? a UFO? a hallucination? part of the magic of phenomenon is finding out at the end what the light really was.but phenomenon is much more than that.
it takes place in a quaint little town where everyone knows eachother and no secrets can be kept without your neighbor knowing. everyone meets in the conventional bar where they find out things from others. George Malley is a humble mechanic who is your average straight guy. he is is in love with the town recluse and is a close aquaintance with her kids. after the encounter on his birthday, everything changes. his intelligence seems to have been ameliorated. now, he reads five books a day, can remember nearly everything, and has the ability to move things with his mind. the townspeople first react in shock, then in awe, and then in fear of the ordinary man with now extraordinary abilities. they feel that george has been altered.in doesn't help when he gets in trouble with the government(the scene where he is interrogated is priceless).
Then after all this...i will leave you to see the rest. the end of the movie should come as a surprise to you as it was to the characters in the movie and me. john travolta is a good choice for george malley, and his performance carries an insight into his thoughts and feelings. this movie really inspires you to walk out on it, and it remains in your heart for a long time after.
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Summary: Travolta Rules
Review: This movie made me laugh and cry. What a "phenomenal" actor John Travolta is and always has been. This particular movie really touches the heart; because here is a such a gentle soul who wishes to do good for people; only to be turned against. Robert Duvall is also great in this film. I recommend this movie highly.
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Summary: Travolta did it again!
Review: This is a very deep movie and worth viewing for people wanting to understand the elector- magnatism of this plant and the people therin. A must for questers!!
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Summary: Very good movie
Review: After trashing several of John's movies I thought I would review one that I really liked. It is a good story about a man who suddenly finds that his ability to reason has been kicked up by a factor of ten. He manages to design a super fertilizer, court a lonely widow and become an icon for his small community less then a year. It is a great movie to rent with your date. Overall-If you like K-Pax you will like this.
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Summary: Non-anamorphic DVD's are bad investments...Great movie
Review: Great movie, a 5.
Since July of 2001 there is no reason to release a non-anamorphic (or "Enhanced for 16X9 TV'S) DVD. It does not cost any more to encode the extra video information. You only have to click on a check-box in the software. "Anamorphic" DVD's contain about 30% more video information on them. Non-anamorphic DVD's are blurry when viewed on a 16X9 (widescreen) TV. This will require us to buy another DVD when we upgrade...hmm, maybe there is a reason to still release non-anamorphic DVD's...
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