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While reviews from critics were mixed, Déjà Vu was nominated for five different awards. The movie won one nomination. Déjà Vu was nominated for the [[Saturn Award]] in the category "Best Science Fiction Film," but lost to [[Children of Men]];<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saturnawards.org/past.html#scifi|title=Past Saturn Awards |accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=Saturn Awards |publisher=Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films USA |date=2006 }}</ref> [[Paula Patton]], who played Claire Kuchever, was nominated for "Best Breakthrough Performance" for the [[Black Reel Awards]], although the award was given to [[Brandon T Jackson]] for his performance in the movie ''[[Roll Bounce]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Black_Reel_Awards/2007|title=Black Reel Awards: 2007|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=Black Reel Awards|publisher=Black Reel Awards|date=2007}}</ref> [[Harry Gregson-Williams]], the composer of the movie's soundtrack, was nominated for the "Film Composer of the Year" division of the [[World Soundtrack Academy]] Awards, though [[Alexandre Desplat]] of ''[[The Queen (film)The Queen]]'' took the award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/World_Soundtrack_Awards/2007|title=World Soundtrack Awards: 2007|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=IMDb.com|publisher=International Movie Database|date=2007}}</ref> Déjà Vu lost two nominations pertaining to the "Best Fire Stunt" and the "Best Work with a Vehicle," although it won the "International Gold Reel Award," a merit derived from the Neilsen/EDI Gold Reel Awards ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453467/awards|title=Déjà Vu Awards|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=IMDb.com |publisher=International Movie Database |date=2007 }}</ref> |
While reviews from critics were mixed, Déjà Vu was nominated for five different awards. The movie won one nomination. Déjà Vu was nominated for the [[Saturn Award]] in the category "Best Science Fiction Film," but lost to [[Children of Men]];<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.saturnawards.org/past.html#scifi|title=Past Saturn Awards |accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=Saturn Awards |publisher=Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films USA |date=2006 }}</ref> [[Paula Patton]], who played Claire Kuchever, was nominated for "Best Breakthrough Performance" for the [[Black Reel Awards]], although the award was given to [[Brandon T Jackson]] for his performance in the movie ''[[Roll Bounce]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Black_Reel_Awards/2007|title=Black Reel Awards: 2007|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=Black Reel Awards|publisher=Black Reel Awards|date=2007}}</ref> [[Harry Gregson-Williams]], the composer of the movie's soundtrack, was nominated for the "Film Composer of the Year" division of the [[World Soundtrack Academy]] Awards, though [[Alexandre Desplat]] of ''[[The Queen (film)|The Queen]]'' took the award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/World_Soundtrack_Awards/2007|title=World Soundtrack Awards: 2007|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=IMDb.com|publisher=International Movie Database|date=2007}}</ref> Déjà Vu lost two nominations pertaining to the "Best Fire Stunt" and the "Best Work with a Vehicle," although it won the "International Gold Reel Award," a merit derived from the Neilsen/EDI Gold Reel Awards ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453467/awards|title=Déjà Vu Awards|accessdate=2008-10-12 |work=IMDb.com |publisher=International Movie Database |date=2007 }}</ref> |
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| Déjà Vu | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Tony Scott |
| Written by | Bill Marsilii Terry Rossio[1] |
| Produced by | Jerry Bruckheimer |
| Starring | Denzel Washington Val Kilmer Paula Patton Bruce Greenwood Adam Goldberg Jim Caviezel |
| Cinematography | Paul Cameron |
| Edited by | Chris Lebenzon |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Distributed by | Touchstone Pictures Scott Free |
Release dates | November 22, 2006 |
Running time | 126 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $75,000,000 US |
Déjà Vu is a science fiction crime thriller directed by Tony Scott, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and starring Denzel Washington. The film was released on November 22, 2006.
Plot
On Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, a ferry (the "Alvin T. Stumpf"") is carrying several hundred U.S. Navy sailors and their families, apparently from the USS Nimitz, from the Algiers dock to the celebration, when it explodes mid-river, killing more than five hundred on board. Agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is sent to investigate the explosion and discovers evidence that the attack was one of domestic terrorism. Doug meets with the investigating police officers and FBI Agent Paul Pryzwarra (Val Kilmer), letting them know of his findings. Back at his office, Doug learns about a charred body pulled from the river, that of a Claire Kuchever (Paula Patton). However, unlike the other bodies found in the river, this one is unusual: the body was discovered before the explosion.
After Pryzwarra is impressed with Doug's detective expertise, he convinces him to join a newly formed unit whose first case is to investigate the explosion. With a team led by scientist Dr. Alexander Denny (Adam Goldberg), they investigate the events leading up to the explosion by using a new program called "Snow White", which enables them to look into the past in detail. The catch is, they can only see the events once... there's no fast forwarding or rewinding. Convinced that Claire is a vital link to the case, Doug persuades the team to focus on her and eventually identifies her killer, who as it turns out is also the ferry's bomber. Doug later discovers that "Snow White" is a time machine, capable of sending inanimate objects into the past. Despite Denny's protests against tampering with the past, Doug has the team send a note advising of the terrorist attack to his office in the past, but Doug of the past misses the note. His partner, Larry Minuti (Matt Craven), sees it, however, goes to check up on it, and is killed by the terrorist.
Minuti's killer is taken into custody, causing the FBI to shut down its new unit. The killer is a dissillusioned man who is angry at the U.S. Government for being turned down for enlistment by the marines and army. However, Doug convinces Denny to do one last experiment: send Doug to the past. The procedure is risky, as until then no human had been sent through, and doing so could kill Doug, but he survives the trip. As Doug meets Claire and saves her from being killed, he sets into motion several events that result in scenes that were seen earlier in the movie: the aftermath of an ambulance crashing into a boat-supply store, which then explodes; the words "U CAN SAVE HER" spelled out on Claire's refrigerator; bloody rags in Claire's sink; blood-soaked pieces of cotton in a nearby wastebasket; Doug's fingerprints all over Claire's apartment; and a message on Claire's answering machine from Claire's friend Beth but also with a message from Claire saying that someone is in the house.
Taking Claire with him, Doug goes to the ferry where, with Claire's help, he kills the bomber. However, the bomb is still armed and Doug is running out of time. To save everyone on the ferry, Doug has Claire drive the SUV with the bomb off the ferry into the water. Claire is able to escape but Doug, however, is unable to get out before the bomb explodes, and is killed.
As Claire mourns Doug's death, she is approached by another Doug Carlin, the one from the present, who consoles her. Realizing that she has not lost Doug after all, Claire tells him that she is okay. As they drive off, the Beach Boys' song, "Don't Worry Baby," which had played at the beginning of the film, plays on the radio.
Background and Production
Filming in New Orleans, Louisiana was delayed following Hurricane Katrina because of the devastation caused by the storm and the collapse of the Federal levees (see: Effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans). Many of the exteriors were set to be shot in New Orleans, including a key sequence involving the Canal Street Ferry across the Mississippi River. After the city was reopened, the cast and crew returned to New Orleans to continue filming; some scenes of the post-Katrina devastation were worked into the plot, including in the Lower 9th Ward. They also spent two weeks filming a scene at a local bayou, Four Mile Bayou, in Morgan City, Louisiana.
Reception
Déjà Vu opened to mixed reviews. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film is rated 57% fresh, [2] similar to the website Metacritic, which assigned the movie a normalized rating of 59 out of 100 based on the reviews of thirty two professional critics.[3] Joel Siegel of ABC News disapproved of the movie on basis of the scientific elements of the storyline,[4] as did Manohla Darghis of the New York Times, who additionally found the depiction of parishes decimated by Hurricane Katrina "vulgar."[5] Todd Gilchrist from IGN rated the movie eight out of ten, calling it a "bravura set piece," despite the presence of an "inappropriate denouement;"[6] likewise, Michael Wilmington of the Orlando Sentinel rated the movie three out of four stars, noting the "good cast, Tony Scott's swift direction, and unyielding professionalism" as rationale for his rating.[7] Kenneth Turan from the Los Angeles Times denoted the movie as a "sci-fi staple for generations."[8]
Box Office
Déjà Vu premiered in New York City on 20 November 2006, two days before its release to the remainder of the United States and to Canada. Alongside Mexico, the three countries were the sole nations to open the movie in the month of November. The United Kingdom opened the movie on 15 December 2006, and was followed shortly thereafter by New Zealand on the twenty-second. Australia was the last English-speaking country to open the movie; the event occurred the next year, on 18 January 2007.[9]
The US domestic box office earnings for the movie were $64,000,000, and the total worldwide box office earnings $180,000,000 [10]. Déjà Vu was the twenty-third most successful film of 2006.
Awards
While reviews from critics were mixed, Déjà Vu was nominated for five different awards. The movie won one nomination. Déjà Vu was nominated for the Saturn Award in the category "Best Science Fiction Film," but lost to Children of Men;[11] Paula Patton, who played Claire Kuchever, was nominated for "Best Breakthrough Performance" for the Black Reel Awards, although the award was given to Brandon T Jackson for his performance in the movie Roll Bounce.[12] Harry Gregson-Williams, the composer of the movie's soundtrack, was nominated for the "Film Composer of the Year" division of the World Soundtrack Academy Awards, though Alexandre Desplat of The Queen took the award.[13] Déjà Vu lost two nominations pertaining to the "Best Fire Stunt" and the "Best Work with a Vehicle," although it won the "International Gold Reel Award," a merit derived from the Neilsen/EDI Gold Reel Awards ceremonies.[14]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Denzel Washington | Special Agent Douglas Carlin |
| Paula Patton | Claire Kuchever |
| Adam Goldberg | Alexander Denny |
| Elden Henson | Gunnars |
| Bruce Greenwood | Jack McCready |
| Val Kilmer | Agent Paul Pryzwarra |
| Erika Alexander | Shanti |
| Matt Craven | Larry Minuti |
| James Caviezel | Carroll Oerstadt |
References
- ^ Ryan Cormier (2008-01-13). "Writer's strike puts Del. native 'on the line'". The News Journal. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
"Déjà Vu," the $75 million Jerry Bruckheimer-produced, Tony Scott-directed movie that Marsilii co-wrote with Terry Rossio....
- ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deja_vu/
- ^ "Deja Vu (2006): Reviews". Metacritic. CNET Networks, Inc. 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Siegel, Joel (November 22, 2006). "Joel's Thanksgiving Weekend Movie Guide". ABC News. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Dargis, Manohla (November 22, 2006). "Deja Vu - Movie - Review". New York Times.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Deja Vu Review". IGN.com. IGN Entertainment, Inc. 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Michael, Wilmington (November 21, 2006). "Movie review: 'Deja Vu'". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Turan, Kenneth (November 22, 2006). "Déjà Vu - Movie Review". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Déjà Vu Release Information". IMDb.com. International Movie Database. 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dejavu06.htm
- ^ "Past Saturn Awards". Saturn Awards. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films USA. 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ "Black Reel Awards: 2007". Black Reel Awards. Black Reel Awards. 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ "World Soundtrack Awards: 2007". IMDb.com. International Movie Database. 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ "Déjà Vu Awards". IMDb.com. International Movie Database. 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
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