Movie Review: Predestination (2014)(*** out of 5) - Predestination is a lot like Loopers in that itll require multiple viewings to fully appreciate the multiple time-jumping events of the film. While not as good as Inception or Momento, it still provides you with an intelligently-made, well-acted piece of high- concept sci-fi, regardless of some its narrative logic flaws. I found it highly thought-provoking, and immensely entertaining. Theres really very little I can reveal about the film without spoiling important plot details, other than it involves time travel and paradoxes. The first half of the film follows the life of an androgynous young man in a relatively straight forward fashion, whereas the remainder of the film launches into a complex, time-bending quest as the man is forced to alter events in the past. Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook are really the only two prominent players in the film, with Snook playing the man at two very different stages in his life, both who are starkly different individuals. She nails both of these roles effortlessly. Hawke is still good as the mans mentor, but the film really belongs to Snook. Though I was already familiar with the storys numerous plot twists and turns, the emotional impact is still quite strong. Having said that, there are certain hints and quotes placed in the film, some perhaps a bit too obvious, that can potentially give away these twists prior to when the directors intended. The concept itself is still well-executed and the narrative well-paced. Once again, I really cant be too specific without revealing too many important plot details. On the whole, if you like your science fiction films with an emphasis on plot and character development over high-end CGI and explosive action sequences, you will likely enjoy this one. Though they are numerous holes and lapses in logic in regards to the time-travel aspect of the film, these are relatively minuscule, and are redeemed by great performances and a well-polished direction. A big improvement over the Spierig brothers last production Daybreakers.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:45:19 +0000
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