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Next (2007)

PG-1304/25/2007Action, Science Fiction, Thriller1h 36m
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Overview

Las Vegas showroom magician Cris Johnson has a secret which torments him: he can see a few minutes into the future. Sick of the examinations he underwent as a child and the interest of the government and medical establishment in his power, he lies low under an assumed name in Vegas, performing cheap tricks and living off small-time gambling "winnings." But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear device in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must use all her wiles to capture Cris and convince him to help her stop the cataclysm.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Nicolas Cage

    Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac

  2. Cast 1

    Julianne Moore

    Callie Ferris

  3. Cast 1

    Jessica Biel

    Liz Cooper

  4. Cast 1

    Thomas Kretschmann

    Mr. Smith

  5. Cast 1

    Jim Beaver

    Wisdom

  6. Cast 1

    Tory Kittles

    Cavanaugh

  7. Cast 1

    Peter Falk

    Irv

  8. Cast 1

    Enzo Cilenti

    Mr. Jones

  9. Cast 1

    José Zúñiga

    Security Chief Roybal

Next (2007) starts with an exciting premise that immediately hooks you. Nicolas Cage plays Cris Johnson, a man with the unique ability to see a few minutes into his future. The first act delivers on the concept, balancing intrigue and action with some fun moments where his abilities shine. It sets the stage for something big, and you can feel the potential brimming as the story begins to unfold. However, as the second act progresses, the movie starts to lose its way. The momentum slows, and while there are still moments of brilliance, like a few thought-provoking quotes about beauty and per...