Deja Vu (2006)

Director:

Tony Scott

Writers (WGA):

Bill Marsilii (written by) &
Terry Rossio (written by)

Release Date:

22 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

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

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Sailor | New Orleans Louisiana | Police Officer Killed | Ferry Boat | Set On Fire

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Denzel Washington	...	Agent Doug Carlin - ATF
Paula Patton	...	Claire Kuchever
Val Kilmer	...	Agent Paul Pryzwarra - FBI
James Caviezel	...	Carroll Oerstadt (as Jim Caviezel)
Adam Goldberg	...	Dr. Alexander Denny
Elden Henson	...	Gunnars
Erika Alexander	...	Shanti
Bruce Greenwood	...	Agent Jack McCready - FBI
Rich Hutchman	...	Agent Stalhuth
Matt Craven	...	Agent Larry Minuti - ATF
Donna W. Scott	...	Beth (as Donna Scott)
Elle Fanning	...	Abbey
Brian Howe	...	Medical Examiner
Enrique Castillo	...	Claire's Father
Mark Phinney	...	Agent Kevin Donnelly - ATF

Also Known As:

Déjà Vu (USA) (alternative spelling)
Deja Vu (Philippines: English title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and terror, disturbing images and some sensuality.

Runtime:

126 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Finland:K-15 | UK:12A | Singapore:PG (edited version) | Denmark:15 | New Zealand:M | South Africa:13V | Singapore:NC-16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Ireland:12A | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #43112) | Norway:15 | Hong Kong:IIB | France:U | Australia:M | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | South Korea:12 | Netherlands:12 | Sweden:15 | Malaysia:U

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Touchstone Pictures

Trivia:

United States Navy personnel served as extras from several area commands.

Goofs:

Factual errors: When the ferry explodes, vehicles are thrown into the river. The Algiers-Canal ferry is pedestrians only on Fat Tuesday. Also, for the same reason, the car with the explosives wouldn't have been allowed on board.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.13)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

When The Saints Go Marching In

An absolute thriller...

I'll start by saying that I was reluctant to even see this movie but after some insistence by family, I sat and watched in pure enjoyment.

Articles, reviews, trailers, TV spots, DO NOT do this film justice. Denzel Washington pulls out another great performance as well as an aged Val Kilmer. While some will point out that the plot is hard to swallow, it doesn't matter because it's wrapped up in sheer entertainment. You feel for these characters. There are no holes to be found in either the plot or it's twists. It's believable at the same time unbelievable. If you can get past the middle 20 minutes or so while they explain what the team can do, you're in for a great ride.

I can't, in three paragraphs, paint a picture like Deja Vu. Of the many films Mr.Washington has put out over the last 4 years or so, this is by far his best if not one of the best of the year.

Highly recommended for the open-minded.