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Knowing (2009) 6.2
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6.2/10 from 129,715 users
Metascore: 41/100
Reviews: 755 user | 269 critic | 27 from Metacritic.com A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold. Director:Alex Proyas |
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In the fall of 1959, for a time capsule, students draw pictures of life as they imagine it will be in 50 years. Lucinda, an odd child who hears voices, swiftly writes a long string of numbers. In 2009, the capsule is opened; student Caleb Koestler gets Lucinda's "drawing" and his father John, an astrophysicist and grieving widower, takes a look. He discovers dates of disasters over the past 50 years with the number who died. Three dates remain, all coming soon. He investigates, learns of Lucinda, and looks for her family. He fears for his son, who's started to hear voices and who is visited by a silent stranger who shows him a vision of fire and destruction. What's going on? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Rated PG-13 for disaster sequences, disturbing images and brief strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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20 March 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$50,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£2,471,605 (UK) (27 March 2009)Gross:
$79,948,113 (USA) (3 July 2009)Company Credits
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Written by Gustav Holst
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WILHELM SCREAM: heard during the subway crash. See more »Goofs
When John is on the phone to his friend in the car look outside the car window to see a Victorian (Australia) numberplate, it's in the scene long enough to be clearly read. See more »Soundtracks
"The Planets: Op. 43: IV Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity"Written by Gustav Holst
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I went to see this because Roger Ebert gave this a 4/4 stars. I completely agree. This is an amazing science fiction movie, with some fresh twists on the genre that makes it amazing.
An MIT science teacher (Nick Cage) disillusioned by his wife's death, now believes in randomness. One day, he is confronted by mysterious events. A document found by his son in a time capsule seems to predict the dates of catastrophes. In his struggle to interpret the meanings and magnitude of the events and warn society of them, he comes across a profound and terrifying insight into what may lie in the future. His effort to save his son and loved ones becomes his desperate objective. I won't give away the ending, but trust me, this is one well made, sophisticated picture.
This story is filled with suspense, great terror, and frighting scenes that have deep emotional impact. The sound effects are awesome. There are some crashes in here that rocked the theater, and filled every expectation I have of well filmed disasters. The visual effects are superb and emotionally powerful.
If you are a picky film goer like me, you'll be delighted with this. Not only worth your money, but worth your time. This moved along with speed and excitement, and I got lost in it. Everyone in the theater was gasping in exhilaration when the credits rolled. Amazing! Don't miss it!