REVIEW: Push
Push (12a) Directed by Paul McGuigan
I have seen the future. It involves telekinetic powers, stylish visuals and a desperate struggle between good and evil - but doesn't it always?
This time however we're deep in neon throbbing Hong Kong in the company of 13-year-old 'Watcher' Cassie (Dakota 'Man on Fire' Fanning) who draws pictures of what is yet to happen.
Cassie meets up with 'Mover' Nick (Chris 'Street Kings' Evans) who can move things with his mind.
Together they look to thwart a dastardly scheme by global hero abducting organisation known as 'Division' headed by baddie 'Pusher' Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou) who can push suggestions into people's heads.
Also in the mix is another pusher named Kira – she is the only hero to have survived the Division's insidious programme to make an army of super powered telepaths and is now on the run.
Push is a superhero thriller that will please fans of TV's Heroes – it plays out with a smart plot, cool action scenes and some lush visuals.
Director McGuigan knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat, my son Luke admitted to being seriously impressed (and as he's nearly a teenager it takes quite a lot to elicit that kind of response nowadays).
The mix of super-humans includes freaky Chinese guys who can kill with their screams called 'Bleeders', people who can create illusions called 'Shifters' and bloodhound-like 'Sniffers' who can track people by the scent they leave on objects.
There are also 'Stitchers' who can heal and 'Wipers' who can remove memories - it all makes for a vibrant and highly entertaining package.
Push also has surprising depth in that it raises some deep questions about predestination, free will and the repercussions of our actions.
Superhero films generally follow a tried and tested formula but Push is a breath of fresh air.
I'd recommend this to people who found Twilight too girly or have been cheesed off by mediocre sci-fi efforts like last year's Jumper.
In a gloomy economic downturn, Push is just the sort of exciting escapist nonsense required.
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