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Predestination (2014)

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For his final assignment, a top temporal agent must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time. The chase turns into a unique, surprising and mind-bending exploration of love, fate, identity and time travel taboos.

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Mayor Davidson
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PREDESTINATION chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to ensure the continuation of his law enforcement career for all eternity. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time. Written by Anonymous

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To save the future he must reshape the past.


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Rated R for violence, some sexuality, nudity and language | See all certifications »

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This is the first Spierig brothers film in 5 years, following Daybreakers (2009) which followed a 6 year gap after their debut film Undead (2003). See more »

Goofs

The year 1974 can be seen in the electronics shop invoice (at around 1h 24mins), indicating that the chip used for the bomb was purchased then and not brought from the future. But the chip is an Arduino Pro Mini, which won't exist until 2006. See more »

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The Bartender: What if I could put him in front of you? The man that ruined your life. If I could guarantee that you'd get away with it, would you kill him?
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Composed by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe
Performed by Lonzo and Oscar
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Administerd by Universal Music Publishing Group Pty Ltd
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absolutely entertaining and clever!
5 September 2014 | by (Gold Coast, Australia) – See all my reviews

Sadly I had to travel to an old and tiny cinema to see this movie as it didn't play in the major cinemas on the Gold Coast...after watching this movie i have absolutely no clue why.

I truly enjoyed every minute of this film, all of the actors did a great job, especially Ethan Hawk. I did see some of the plot lines coming and still got a bit of a surprise in how they delivered those plot lines...if you get a chance and like a sci-fi with brains then go and watch this!!!

I would definitely not compare it to looper (just to add to the end) yes looper and predestination are about time travel, but thats were it ends... :)


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