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Release Date:
3 July 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Some things in life just can't be explained.Plot:
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Kyra Sedgwick Gets Her Own Walk of Fame Star (From Aceshowbiz. 9 June 2009, 2:38 AM, PDT)
Forest Whitaker Will Unveil Oscar Nominations 1/22
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 20 January 2009, 8:13 PM, PST)
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Travolta and Duval at their finest..... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Travolta | ... | George Malley |
 | Kyra Sedgwick | ... | Lace Pennamin |
 | Forest Whitaker | ... | Nate Pope |
 | Robert Duvall | ... | Doc Brunder |
 | Jeffrey DeMunn | ... | Prof. John Ringold |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Dr. Wellin |
 | David Gallagher | ... | Al Pennamin |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Glory Pennamin |
 | Tony Genaro | ... | Tito |
| Sean O'Bryan | ... | Banes |
 | Michael Milhoan | ... | Jimmy |
| Troy Evans | ... | Roger |
| Bruce A. Young | ... | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) |
 | Vyto Ruginis | ... | Ted Rhome |
 | Brent Spiner | ... | Dr. Bob Niedorf |
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Rated PG for language and mild sensuality.Parents Guide:
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123 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Netherlands:6 | Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:G | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Austria:12 | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Peru:PT | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PGFun Stuff
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Continuity: When George is working on the truck with the kids, Al is tightening the air filter cover. Just before Al runs away mad, there is a shot of the fully tightened air filter cover. Later, when the FBI guy looks at it, the cover is off and you can see the filter on its tray. moreQuotes:
Banes: [speaking about George's transformation] He never really changed at all. Isn't that right Doc? I mean he never really got any smarter. Doc?Doc: Banes... how's your lady love?
Banes: We... um... we broke up.
Doc: Really? That's too bad, yeah. Now George has a love at his side and she is sticking with him. You know why? Because he bought her chairs. That's pretty smart to me. You ever buy Lisa's chairs?'
Banes: Doc's real drunk tonight.
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This movie was, without a doubt, one of the finest ever made in a long, long time. I was expecting ti to take a sci-fi route with abductions and vulcan mind-melds...but the ending and explanation for George's predicament are not only plausable but heart-breaking. You cannot help but feel for a like George Malley. I didn't buy into too much of the hyseria surrounding the townsfolk as it seemed a little "tacked on"...but the performances by Travolta, Duval, Kyra Sedgwick and Forrest Whitaker made up for any shortcomings and plot holes. I have watched this movie time and time again and the combination of true emotional drama and a beautiful score nearly bring me to tears everytime. 9 out of 10.