Push (12A)

Film

Action and adventure

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Time Out rating:

<strong>Rating: </strong>2/5

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<strong>Rating: </strong>4/5
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Time Out says

Tue Feb 17 2009

It takes brass cojones to end a film the way Paul McGuigan does ‘Push’: making a sequel of a successful film is one thing, closing on a cliffhanger and assuming sequels will follow is quite another. But little about ‘Push’ makes sense. It builds a mythology involving psychics, telekinetics and seers – retitled Pushers, Movers and Watchers for the dumb among us. Chris Evans is Nick, a Mover fleeing the sinister Division who becomes entangled with Dakota Fanning’s brassy Watcher. There’s a fair amount to enjoy, notably Fanning’s performance and a manic sense of unpredictability. But silliness rules the day: plot holes abound and are plugged with techno-pounding action sequences and more nonsensical guff. As a TV pilot, this might have worked; as a film, it’s loud, confusing and inane.

Author: Tom Huddleston

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Release details

Rated:

12A

UK release:

Fri Feb 20 2009

Duration:

111 mins

Cast and crew

Director:

Paul McGuigan

Screenwriter:

David Bourla

Cast:

Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Djimon Hounsou, Camilla Belle, Ming-Na

Music:

Neil Davidge

Cinematography:

Peter Sova

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Rated as: 4/5 (12 ratings)

  • Just after watching this film - it is the biggest load of ... - well you know what I mean. It was boring - pointless and the plot must have been written by an eleven year old who did not know how to coherently join two ideas together - may be suitable for a cartoon strip but on the big screen it failed miserably - like the guy said earlier the best part of the film is when it ended...

    Ger Tue Jul 12 2011
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  • A very good film - Jumper could have benefited from the Edgier approach Push took. The kids loved it - though a lot was over their head. Even the wife enjoyed it which says a lot for her to like this genre.

    Robert L Mon Feb 22 2010
    Rated as: 5/5
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  • I totally understand how some person might not like it, but I really really loved it. I think it was cool because of the Pushers. And if they make a sequel I will definitely watch it.

    Maddie Sun Jul 12 2009
    Rated as: 5/5
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  • OMG THIS WAS SO GOOD! WTF U GUYS TALKING ABOUT!

    mr big Mon Mar 2 2009
    Rated as: 5/5
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  • thought this film was good although the mrs gave it a hands down good continuance

    diso Sun Mar 1 2009
    Rated as: 4/5
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  • a really good film, dno wot ur all on sayin it crap u have no taste. R they makin a number 2 ?

    Nathan Sat Feb 28 2009
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  • I don't see any problems with this film. It was what Jumper should have been. More sci-fi films should be like this and have the depth and brilliant story that this one did.

    James Spicer Fri Feb 27 2009
    Rated as: 5/5
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  • The best thing about the film is when it ended

    angela Fri Feb 27 2009
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  • Not a bad film, a few plot holes and again recycling the genre but what film doesn't these days, Fanning's performance wasn't half as annoying as her previous ones and Evans' strong performance brought the film up.

    Silver Thu Feb 26 2009
    Rated as: 4/5
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  • I don't think I've ever been so bored! It was stupid and I was disturbed by the shots used of Dakota fanning in relation to her ludicrously short skirt. Not to mention the fact I can't stand her acting. This film was a waste of time to put it simply.

    robyn Wed Feb 25 2009
    Rated as: 1/5
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