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Phenomenon (1996)

Director:
Jon Turteltaub

COUNTRY
USA

Genre
Drama/Romance
NORWEGIAN TITLE
Fenomenet

RUNNING TIME
118 minutes

Producer:
Barbara Doyle
Michael Taylor
Screenwriter:
Gerald DiPego


Cast includes:

CHARACTER ACTOR/ACTRESS RATING
George Malley John Travolta
Lace Pennamin Kyra Sedgwick ½
Nate Pope Forest Whitaker ½
Doc Robert Duvall
Professor Ringold Jeffrey DeMunn -
Dr. Wellin Richard Kiley -
Al David Gallagher -
Glory Ashley Buccille -
Tito Tony Genaro -
Banes Sean O’Bryan -
Jimmy Michael Milhoan -
Roger Troy Evans -

 

Review

Mushy romance meets high-flown fantasy elements in this Jon Turteltaub movie, which is completely enamoured with itself. The concept may seem fascinating at first glance, but chances are you'll cringe more than you'll be inspired. It's all a little too religious and metaphysical for us ordinary pragmatists/cynics. There's fine acting to enjoy, however, none better than the veteran Robert Duvall.

Copyright © 13.6.1997 Fredrik Gunerius Fevang
(English version: © 15.10.2020 Fredrik Gunerius Fevang)