Deja Vu (2006)

An A.T.F. agent travels back in time to save a woman from being murdered, falling in love with her in the process.

Director:

Tony Scott

Writers:

Bill Marsilii, Terry Rossio

Stars:

Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Denzel Washington	...	Doug Carlin
Paula Patton	...	Claire Kuchever
Val Kilmer	...	Agent Pryzwarra
Jim Caviezel	...	Carroll Oerstadt
Adam Goldberg	...	Denny
Elden Henson	...	Gunnars
Erika Alexander	...	Shanti
Bruce Greenwood	...	Jack McCready
Rich Hutchman	...	Agent Stalhuth
Matt Craven	...	Minuti
Donna W. Scott	...	Beth (as Donna Scott)
Elle Fanning	...	Abbey
Brian Howe	...	Medical Examiner
Enrique Castillo	...	Claire's Father
Mark Phinney	...	Agent Donnelly

Storyline

A ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families was blown up in New Orleans on Mardi Gras. BATF Doug Carlin is brought in to assist in the massive investigation, and gets attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit, one that uses spacefolding technology to directly look back a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber, Carlin gets an idea in his head: could they use the device to actually travel back in time and not only prevent the bombing but also the murder of a local woman whose truck was used in the bombing?

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Plot Keywords:

explosion | atf | surveillance | atf agent | investigation | 

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Taglines:

If you thought it was just a trick of the mind, prepare yourself for the truth.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

14A

Details

Official Sites:

Buena Vista International [France] Buena Vista International [UK]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2006 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Déjà vu

Filming Locations:

Castle Green Apartments - 99 S. Raymond, Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$75,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,098,295 (UK) (15 December 2006)

Gross:

$64,034,835 (USA) (23 February 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Scott Free Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

126 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Denzel Washington enjoyed a brief break during the production to congratulate his son on signing with the St. Louis Rams on May 1, 2006 as an undrafted free agent.

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Goofs

When investigators are searching Claire's house, Doug points out that it's (just) after midnight. At this point in the movie, it's night, but when the investigators are searching Claire's house (same time zone), it is light out.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Ferry Captain: Can't believe it. They're right on time. Let's get these boys to their party.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits rush in, framed by a box, and then rush out again.

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Connections

Referenced in 10 pelis (2011)

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Soundtracks

Holy Spirit, Come Fill This Place
Written by Babbie Mason, Marty Hennis

User Reviews

Another great Tony + Denzel combination

After seeing "Man on Fire" I was looking forward to a movie from Tony Scott and Denzel. The movie was worth waiting for. I have seen this movie at a theater with no empty seats. The story is great, the acting is pretty good. There were a few moments where the story was broken but was not a big issue within the whole story. The story is about a terrorist blowing a ship where there was a celebration of the Navy. Denzel investigates the crime and finds some clues that don't make sense. He is invited to work with a special investigation unit because he is a local (and a smart detective). There are pretty original action scenes that were shot clearly (unlike "Domino" where the camera was shaky and fuzzy all the time). If you like an action movie with some good story, this is the movie for you. TRIVIA: The word "Dejavu" is not mentioned even once, in the movie.