Phenomenon
(1996)
Some things in life just can't be explained.
Stars: John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, Jeffrey DeMunn
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Writer: Gerald Di Pego
Language: English
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Duration: 118
A very underrated film! The story has our main protagonist developing a genius IQ overnight and discovering that his lifelong friends grow to fear and distrust him as his IQ rapidly increases. As a sub issue, he also develops weak telekinetic abilities. Refreshingly, this ability is employed in such a way that it remains subservient to, and supports, the main thrust of the film, which is not about a man with telekinetic powers, but rather about a man who is struggling through the changes going on both within himself and around him.
It has humour, depth, and feeling. Wonderful performances all round from JT, RD, FW... I found the film immensely enjoyable and I have to say it's one of my favourites.
John Travolta | George Malley |
Kyra Sedgwick | Lace Pennamin |
Forest Whitaker | Nate Pope |
Robert Duvall | Doc Brunder |
Jeffrey DeMunn | Prof. John Ringold |
Phedon Papamichael | Cinematographer |
Richard Kiley | Dr. Wellin |
Brent Spiner | Dr. Bob Niedorf |
Bruce Green | Editor |
Vyto Ruginis | Ted Rhome |
Bruce A. Young | FBI Agent Jack Hatch (as Bruce Young) |
Michael Milhoan | Jimmy |
Sean O'Bryan | Banes |
David Gallagher | Al Pennamin |
Ashley Buccille | Glory Pennamin |
Tony Genaro | Tito |
Troy Evans | Roger |
Genre: Drama
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby
IMDb: 0117333