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Push [Blu-ray]

Push [Blu-ray]Director: Paul McGuigan
Actors: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Djimon Hounsou
Studio: Summit Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 128 reviews

Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 111 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: SUMBR66109884
UPC: 025192027277
EAN: 0025192027277

Theatrical Release Date: February 6, 2009
Release Date: July 7, 2009
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Item Type: BLU-RAY DVD Movie
Item Rating: PG13
Street Date: 07/07/09
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve

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Complicated to the point of viewer exhaustion, Push is a hard-to-follow and often silly work of science fiction about refugees from a secret U.S. government program simply referred to as "the Division." Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans play the children of psychically gifted parents victimized by the Division. (She's a seer, he's got mild telekinetic abilities.) Neither wants to end up forced to cooperate with Djimon Hounsou's determined operator trying to create the ultra-"pusher," i.e., a subject so gifted they can work major miracles with their mind. The odd thing is that the story is set in China, where gang action and general exotica have a way of obscuring the story proper. Things get a little more interesting when the odd pairing of Fanning and Evans is joined by a few other interesting actors (Ming Na, Cliff Curtis, Camille Belle) playing ex-Division types with psychic abilities. For a while, an "X-Men"-like vibe starts to build, but then quickly dissipates in a script practically drunk on upending audience expectations every few minutes. Nearly two hours long, Push wears down one's tolerance pretty quickly, yet manages to leave one feeling as if the story is unfinished by end credits. --Tom Keogh

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4 out of 5 stars Great Movie   August 25, 2010
D. Sharpe (PHILA, PA)
This was a really good movie. It kept my attention til the very end. If you like tv shows like Heros, this has a strong resemblance. Very good story line.


3 out of 5 stars Dakota Is Not Very Tall   August 14, 2010
Only-A-Child
"Push" (2009) is a relatively large budget action-adventure/sci-fi film that is neither as good nor as bad as most of these comments indicate. It is basically a blend of "Bladerunner" (1982) and "Dark Angel" (2002), without the futuristic and original production design; instead they use lots of Hong Kong street scenes and establishment shots, these are just off-kilter enough to give the thing a foreign or futuristic feel.

It is also a chase-film/buddy-picture. The premise is that Nazi experiments during WWII identified individuals with certain psychic abilities and the descendants of these people are now walking among us; either aligned with or hiding from a governmental organization called "The Division". The government is conducting deadly experiments to find a way to enhance these abilities for military purposes.

This simplistic concept is expanded into a feature length film by introducing classifications for each type of ability; but only one to a customer. So we learn that there are "watchers," who can draw pictures the future; "sniffers," human hound dogs who can sniff an object the person has touched and track them; "movers," who can move objects with their minds; "bleeders," whose screams shatter glass and ear drums; "wipers," who can erase portions of someone's memory; "stitchers," who can heal; "shadows," who can cloak people from "sniffers" and confuse "watchers"; and "pushers" (see title) who can plant controlling memories and motivate someone to take certain actions.

The fatal flaw is in the script, which attempts to make the story a mental challenge by going all "Ipcress File" (1965) in its plot convolutions. At the end you are supposed to sort through the Hitchcock MacGuffin's and think how cleverly they fooled you. But all they really did was keep you in a state of dazed confusion because you didn't know enough about the potentials and the constraints of the psychic abilities for you to have anticipated much of anything. This means almost every development in the story is its own little "deux ex machina" moment; "a plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new character, ability, or object".

The other flaw is the substitution of talent-challenged pretty people like Chris Evans and Camilla Belle for actors. This is compounded by placing them in scenes with Dakota Fanning whose obvious talent tends to draw attention to the lameness of the rest of the ensemble. The only exception being Fanning's scenes with Chinese "actress" Xiaolu Li, of "Rainbow" (2005) fame, which are refreshingly well done as she and Fanning are the only cast members that grasp the concept of acting for the camera and selling their characters.

"Push" is quite average and only a must see for those really into the concept of a talking killer (a la James Bond). Never have more people pointed more guns at more heads and said more words without anyone getting shot. And the "movers" can point their guns without holding them. Big Wow!

Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.


5 out of 5 stars A Distinct And Dynamic Entry In The Superpowered Action Thriller Field   June 29, 2010
Stephen B. O'Blenis (Nova Scotia, Canada)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

In the world of Push, paranormal individuals exist with various powers - clairvoyance, telekinesis, etc. - who are sought by national governments and other organizations, all for their own purposes. Sound familiar? In a way it is, but it would in that case fall into that class of movies that takes an idea that's done all the time, but then just does it noticeably better than most of its peers. But Push has been made different by a very distinctive style and an edgier, slightly darker vibe. The lines between good and evil among the governments, criminal empires, etc. that are pursuing the superpowered fugitives around the world - and have been for decades - are blurred and it appears there really are no 'good guys' among the big organized players. Instead the heroes of the movie are the fugitives, who just want to avoid being captured and used. The edgier vibe comes into play here - although the powered beings are generally the 'good guys', they often live on the wrong side of the law (by necessity), often have shady connections, and most of them won't hesitate to use lethal force against their pursuers.

One of the main objectives of the government agency known as Division (with Djimon Hounsou turning in another terrific performance as one of their top agents) over the years, aside from hunting down the 'movers' (telekinetics), 'watchers' (clairvoyants), 'pushers' (can 'push' their thoughts into others' minds and influence their behavior), 'screamers' (dangerous 'shockwave' type screams) and all the other paranormals, has been finding a safe means of enhancing the powers of these individuals. Over the years, numerous drugs have been devised that can temporarily raise power levels enormously, but it always manifests fatal side effects shortly thereafter. The apparant success of the use of a new drug on a captive pusher named Kira (Camilla Belle from When a Stranger Calls) is the catalyst for the events of the movie. Kira escapes Division's custody, aided by the use of her rapidly increasing mental powers, and ends up in Hong Kong, allied with a mover, Nick (Chris Evans) who's been on the run since he saw his mover father killed by Division agents when he was eight, and a young clairvoyant named Cassie (Dakota Fanning). Alliances switch and turn as competing organizations seek Kira and the drug that enhanced her, and powered individuals get dragged into the fray on various sides. It also comes in that not everyone's intentions may be what they initially seem, and in some cases the viewer is left to decide on their own who to root for rather than being told "here's the bad guys, and here's the good guys".

Push balances a complex and smart storyline with mystery/suspense angles on one side and dynamic action on the other. The characterizations are strong, the production values great, and the unusual pounding electronic score helps Push to create a unique atmosphere. Intriguing, sexy, and with fast-paced plot twists that call for the viewer to pay close attention, this is a definate winner in the superpowered action/adventure field, with TONNES of potential for a sequel to boot. 9/10


5 out of 5 stars great movie   June 27, 2010
jake
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

This movie has a comic book feel to it. Its about people with powers trying to save the world, or at least their world, from the government. The best part about this movie is that it is not actually based on any preexisting superhero or comic. This means that the film maker, writer, director, etc. have the freedom to do what they want without having to worry about pleasing die hard fans. For example, I'm n x-men fan since childhood, so I thought the movies were horrible because that's not how I thought the x-men should be. So just sit back and enjoy the movie. It's one for people who want to think hard about the plot, or for people who just want a thrilling ride.


3 out of 5 stars Not Blu-Ray quality?   June 14, 2010
Glenn Miller (Ca,USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

The picture just doesnt seem to come up to the quality of other blu rays I own.

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