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Phenomenon, 1996

Phenomenon

English

USA

Rating:6.3
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Profile of Phenomenon

Phenomenon can be described as bittersweet, emotional, and sentimental. The plot revolves around optimism, a miraculous event, and supernatural abilities. The main genres are drama, romance, and fantasy. In approach, Phenomenon is serious. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. It is located in the USA. Note that Phenomenon involves profanity.

Summary of Phenomenon

A simple, small-town garage mechanic suddenly develops extraordinary intelligence--including telekinetic powers and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge--which affects his life in unexpected ways. The government wants to investigate him, scientists want to study him, and the townspeople become afraid of him, to the point of ostracism. With the love and support of a young single mother, he is finally able to accept his lot in life.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 3 July 1996
Runtime: 123 min

Cast and Crew

John Travolta as George Malley in Phenomenon
John Travolta

as George Malley

Kyra Sedgwick as Lace Pennamin in Phenomenon
Kyra Sedgwick

as Lace Pennamin

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Critics Reviews

The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
In a film that offers itself as a Gump-esque moral fable, Phenomenon could serve as a case study of When Smart Films Fail.
Variety
Instead, director Jon Turteltaub has taken the easiest road, emerging with a soppy, soft-headed disease-of-the-week-style piece that sentimentalizes or opts out of every interesting issue the script raises.

Users Reviews

How can you not love Phenomenon? Travolta at his most charismatic, a story that requires suspension of disbelief but you WANT to believe it, a fantastic and beautiful Kyra Sedgewick, and the marvel of the natural (and supernatural) universe. It's...
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