Predestination [DVD] [2014]
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
All You Zombies
To sum this movie up in one short sentence would be to say, Predestination is a time travel movie with a paradox. The film originated from the novel All You Zombies by Robert A. Heinlein. Another film that was adapted into a film from one of Rober A. Heinlein's novels was Starship Troopers. This movie is sort of like Minority Report with time travel. I thoroughly enjoyed the film from start to finish. Some people were turned off by the ending, but I thought it was a plausible ending to a paradox of a story. Although Ethan Hawke gives a superb performance, the real star of the movie is Sarah Snook. Snook really steals the show with her performance, I can tell she's got a great career ahead of her if she continues to turn out performances like this. It's definetely a break-out performance for this young actress. As far as the story is concerned, it's a deep web of secrets that come full circle by the end of the film. It's very difficult to talk about this film without giving away too much. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes time travel movies. Please note, the novel was titled "All You Zombies", there are NO ZOMBIES in this movie.
This review is from Predestination [Blu-ray] [2014]
Posted by Daryl
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Little Known Gem!
Based on a Robert Heinlein story, the film came and went without fanfare (except for those who saw it!). Great transfer and interesting premise. I love time travel stories!!
This review is from Predestination [Blu-ray] [2014]
Posted by marshman
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mind-bending sci-fi
This film by the Spierig Brothers comes from “Down Under” and features a couple fine performances. Ethan Hawke, to no surprise and newcomer Sarah Snook who few have ever heard of. Hawke plays The Barkeep and we determine early on that he is a temporal agent who jumps back and forth throughout time. His mission is to avert catastrophes before they happen. In his current case he is trying to catch a madman from 1977, known as the “The Fizzle Bomber.” He’s tried and failed before. His cover is a bartender. Late one night he meets a stranger in the bar (Sarah Snook) who agrees to tell him a story that is so unbelievable that if he agrees, the barkeep must cough up a fine bottle of whiskey. She tells the story of an unmarried woman, whose baby was stolen shortly after being born. To say much more would give away much of the surprise and suspense. The story is an adaptation by the Spierig’s of famed sci-fi writer Robert A. Heinlein’s “All You Zombies.” And it’s a good one. This is a small budgeted film that had a limited release in the U. S. in January, 2015. So don’t expect a lot of razzle-dazzle special effects. Instead look for a mind-bending alternative that will have you guessing throughout. Pay attention to everything including things that seem to be innocuous and enjoy the intelligent and dizzying ride. The Blu ray transfer comes with 1080p video resolution and a 2.40:1 aspect ratio. While the overall look of the film is lit with restraint, the detail is excellent. The appearance of color is well done, but retains the overall muted hue. I could see no abnormalities with the transfer. Looks great. The audio comes with a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 option and it is terrific. Again, no blockbuster special effects, but there are action sequences that resonate well throughout the surrounds. Dialog is perfectly placed, clear and consistent. Subtitles include English SDH, French and Spanish. Extras include some bloopers, a short on cast performances, previews of Sony films and 76 minute feature called “Bringing Predestination to Life.” All in all, recommended, especially for sci-fi buffs.
This review is from Predestination [Blu-ray] [2014]
Posted by MichaelO
