John Travolta,
Kyra Sedgwick,
Forest Whitaker,
Jeffrey DeMunn,
Robert Duvall
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Director Jon Turteltaub followed up the hit While You Were Sleeping (1995) with this fantasy similar to Charly (1968) and a film from the previous year, Powder (1994). John Travolta stars as George Ma... read more
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub, Brent Spiner, Jon Turtletaub, Forest Whitaker, Jeffrey DeMunn, John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Duvall
Release Date: July 5, 1996
Keywords:
john travolta,
robert duvall,
forest whitaker,
kyra sedgwick,
John Travolta ,
Robert Duvall ,
Kyra Sedgwick
DVD Release Date: January 15, 2002
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June 10, 2011There are a few movies out there where something out-of-the-ordinary causes the hero to become a genius. It always seems to be a temporary phenomenon. This movie is no exception to the rule.
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April 26, 2011Sad and depressing, but hadmany heartwarming scenes. But really? Tumor superpowers.
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November 6, 2010They could've done a lot more with the premise, instead he just moves stuff and writes scientific crap down. Oh and does a nasty girl.
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May 2, 2010Tumors giving you super powers is just too weird, even for me. The camp and false sense of sensitivity are just flat out offending. I think in many ways this was the start of my temporary hatred for John Travolta or at least the high point. It's just a lazy and terrible movie all... read more
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December 9, 2009After Michael they filmed Phenomenon, I rather stuck with Michael because of the comedy but I phenomenon has some nice scenes too.
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November 1, 2009Good story but the latter half of the film drags and the conclusion has it's faults.
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August 15, 2009Phenomenon is a great movie in every sense. It's about a mechanic (John Travolta) that sees a bright light in the sky one night and wakes up the next morning to find out he's a genius. He knows things such as when and where an earthquake is about to strike, national defense secre... read more
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
Gentle tearjerker about sudden mental superpowers. Full Review
October 16, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Flawed story, but compelling story does hook one.
July 21, 2004
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Pretty lame Scientology type stuff.
July 26, 2003
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Bittersweet.
May 2, 2003
Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal
Touching supernatural thriller that works thanks to compelling performances from its stars.
March 7, 2003
Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
New Age crap
March 13, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A deeply satisfying movie directed by Jon Turteltaub that celebrates the bounties and the mystery of the human spirit. Full Review
July 11, 2001
Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
The part of the movie where Malley awakens to the possibilities around him is interesting, but then it loses its way. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
A slight but agreeable blend of comedy, drama, and whimsy. Full Review
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