This film isn’t good, let's face it; no adaptation can truly capture what Philip K Dick wrote, and that includes something like Blade Runner. The screenplay feels carelessly written, with noticeable gaps in the story and technical issues that are hard to ignore. Despite all this, I did find it to be a diverting little escapade. Nicolas Cage is someone I always enjoy seeing on screen, and I’m happy to watch anything w…

It seems like whoever made this film has been influenced by "Dr. Who"!. However, neither the performances nor the script manage to make good use of the unusual premise for this science fiction thriller. Nicolas Cage portrays "Cris," a character who evidently dislikes the letter “h.” He possesses the power to glimpse two minutes into the future and employs it as a magician working in Las Vegas. Things are going well u…

It proved to be diverting, though not consistently so, as a science fiction thriller. Nicolas Cage’s performance was adequate, but the romantic storyline felt off due to the age difference between his character and the woman he was with; the hair dye didn't disguise his mid-50s appearance, which significantly detracted from what should have been a central element of the film. The special effects also appeared low qua…

It’s really good, I expect to watch it again, and I suggest others give it a try. I wouldn’t usually equate clairvoyance with time travel, but the way it functions in this film is basically a form of temporal displacement. He seems to propel himself ahead in time, then appears to move back to an earlier point before he observes what happens afterward. The idea itself is fascinating, though potentially difficult…

It’s difficult for me to articulate the idea that occurred while I watched _Next_, and it's probably going to make me seem not very bright, but here's what popped into my head: I wish this film were part of another movie. _Final rating:★★ - There were aspects I appreciated, though the final result wasn’t good._