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Phenomenon (1996)

July. 05,1996
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6.4
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PG
| Fantasy Drama Science Fiction Romance
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An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

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Clevercell
1996/07/05

Very disappointing...

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Colibel
1996/07/06

Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

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Frances Chung
1996/07/07

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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Staci Frederick
1996/07/08

Blistering performances.

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Tamas Marcuis
1996/07/09

Bland and derivative. Rehash of dated story line of poor man gets god like powers. There's a 1920's film from Europe practically the same story. This version is over the top pseudo religious crap. The sound of one had clapping type of nonsense that is meant to sound profound.Just go watch toy story it has a deeper moral message.

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abhay8567
1996/07/10

Saw this movie today, I personally like Travolta's acting and some of his movies which are favorite to me are Broken Arrow, Swordfish, Face Off. The movie is great, acting is superb esp John Travolta, Direction and Story is also touching. Yes the movie succeeds in touching your heart. Movie is Romantic and acting of other casts are also above mark, Forest as well as Duvall both did good job. Hope we see this kind of movie making often. In the end it leaves audiences thinking about life's true meaning. One dialogue in last in which Travolta speaks with Surgeon, about what is the purpose of spirit, Science, Technology human life is remarkable.

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videorama-759-859391
1996/07/11

They should make more movies like this. Phenomenon is a film, we can be thankful for having, although it does test the feasibility of realism. Single and likable guy, George O'Malley (Travolta, who's very good) has a physical encounter with a dropping light/beam, after wandering home, from his birthday. From here, his life takes a strange turn, both positive and negative. He's a walking encyclopedia, he knows everything, and also develops telekinetic powers, where soon everyone, wants his knowledge on stuff. He desperately wants single Mum (Sedgwick) who has two adorable kids, to notice him, vying for attention. Things heat up, when his new found knowledge of stuff, lands him in some water with the government as cracking one of their codes. The actor I loved in this film though, was The Hitcher's Jeffrey De Munn, as a scientist, who's after the supposed UFO sighting (light beam that hit Travolta). The third act, I warn you, is quite a heartbreaking and emotion filled one, with Travolta learning of his quick dying fate. The acting here between him and Sedgwick is so good, especially Sedgwick. This is not the norm of thet characters, Travolta plays, It's a more softer role, and he does it well. Duvall must be commended too, really good as the town doctor, and close friend of Travolta's. And to top it off, we have Eric Clapton's hit song "If I could change the word", and this very inspirational movie, illustrates that. Don't let this film go amiss. You're missing something special, if you do.

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manjodude
1996/07/12

I'm not sure how to classify this movie or whether I even should. Is it a scifi, romantic or a beautiful drama? Whatever be the genre, Phenomenon was touching & soulful.The lights that John Travolta's character experiences one night is open to interpretation and I prefer it that way. The mystery makes the movie all the more engaging & impressive to me.John Travolta(as George Malley) has given a heartfelt performance, many say, the best of his career. He was at ease in his role, being vulnerable, funny, intelligent, frustrated or even in love. The other actors who touch our hearts too are Robert Duvall(as Dr. Brunder), Forest Whitaker(as George's pal) and even the pretty Kyra Sedgwick(as John's crush, Lace) impresses.What I especially like about the movie is how the story still focuses more on the relationship between the character George and the others in the community after his life-changing experience one night that suddenly turns him into a gifted intellect. Otherwise, Phenomenon could have been just like any other superhero flick about Travolta saving the world with his bare hands or brain! The ending(final scene between George & Lace), I wish, could have been more effective. It came to an end a bit abruptly to me.Verdict: Adorable & romantic. What starts off like a scifi ends being a tale of genuine friendship, care and love.

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