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Knowing
2009 121 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia PG-13 18+
★5.8
Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Alex Proyas
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Description
A teacher opens a time capsule that has been dug up at his son's elementary school; in it are some chilling predictions -- some that have already occurred and others that are about to -- that lead him to believe his family plays a role in the events that are about to unfold.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$79.96M
Worldwide:
$155.45M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Chandler Canterbury
Actor
Rose Byrne
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Knowing is a divisive sci-fi thriller that pairs an intriguing, high-concept premise with impressive visual effects and disaster sequences. While some viewers praise the film for its tense atmosphere and committed lead performance, others find the script's shift into religious themes and its character development to be shallow or incoherent.
| Production | The disaster sequences and CGI are technically masterful, particularly the airplane crash and subway scenes. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage provides a committed and authentic performance that anchors the narrative. | |
| Score | Marco Beltrami's score effectively builds suspense and amplifies the film’s apocalyptic tone. | |
| Screenplay | The script suffers from uneven quality, effectively establishing an initial mystery before devolving into clichés and shallow character writing. | |
| Ending | The film's ending is highly polarized, with some viewers appreciating its bold, tragic resolution and others dismissing it as an incoherent or disappointing shift in tone. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split between those who find the mystery-building engaging and brisk and those who find the film boring and repetitive. |