ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
nowackiandrew Phenomenon has always been at the very top of my list of movies. This movie is absolutely spectacular. It is deep, moving, has a very awesome resonant spiritual message to it. It's about love, family, friends... And confronting our own mortality as human beings. One of the best movies ever made in my opinion.
Tamas Marcuis Bland and derivative. Rehash of dated story line of poor man gets god like powers. There's a 1920's film from Europe practically the same story. This version is over the top pseudo religious crap. The sound of one had clapping type of nonsense that is meant to sound profound.Just go watch toy story it has a deeper moral message.
videorama-759-859391 They should make more movies like this. Phenomenon is a film, we can be thankful for having, although it does test the feasibility of realism. Single and likable guy, George O'Malley (Travolta, who's very good) has a physical encounter with a dropping light/beam, after wandering home, from his birthday. From here, his life takes a strange turn, both positive and negative. He's a walking encyclopedia, he knows everything, and also develops telekinetic powers, where soon everyone, wants his knowledge on stuff. He desperately wants single Mum (Sedgwick) who has two adorable kids, to notice him, vying for attention. Things heat up, when his new found knowledge of stuff, lands him in some water with the government as cracking one of their codes. The actor I loved in this film though, was The Hitcher's Jeffrey De Munn, as a scientist, who's after the supposed UFO sighting (light beam that hit Travolta). The third act, I warn you, is quite a heartbreaking and emotion filled one, with Travolta learning of his quick dying fate. The acting here between him and Sedgwick is so good, especially Sedgwick. This is not the norm of thet characters, Travolta plays, It's a more softer role, and he does it well. Duvall must be commended too, really good as the town doctor, and close friend of Travolta's. And to top it off, we have Eric Clapton's hit song "If I could change the word", and this very inspirational movie, illustrates that. Don't let this film go amiss. You're missing something special, if you do.
Marcellino Bommezijn I had never seen this movie and always thought it was disappointing. Well, i was horribly wrong! Great acting performance by John Travolta. He plays the character of George Malley with great depth. He really IS George Malley and you will see a completely different John Travolta. The environment and scenery in Pasadena California of the movie fits the story perfectly. Also Forest Whitaker plays his character very well. Robert Duval completes the story as the father figure. The story-line is really inspiring and shows you that love conquers all. The relation between George and Lace is beautiful and shows two people in love with each other despite all troubles of the everyday life. Enjoyed this movie and the story. I really think this one of his (John Travolta) best movies.
