I think a lot of people out there are missing the point of Phenomenon. It has nothing to do with aliens or super powers. I view it as a family drama with a few sci-fi elements thrown in to show how decent, hard-working people might react to them. I know that many of us (including myself) have fantasized about having some kind of special power: super-intelligence, telekinesis. However, how would we feel if we knew or witnessed someone who could seemingly prove it possible. Some of us would be skeptical, even though we might want to believe it were true. Watching this movie, I think it's as close to a "normal" response as Hollywood can get. I especially love the scene where Brent Spiner (known mostly for his role as Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation) is flabbergasted as he questions George (Travolta) for the government.
For those of you who like romance, there's no shortage of that either. Kyra Sedgwick brings charm and compassion to Lace, George's love interest and benefactor. Robert Duvall and Forest Whitaker provide strong support as George's friends who stand by him no matter what happens.
Rent it or buy it...you will be pleasantly surprised.
For those of you who like romance, there's no shortage of that either. Kyra Sedgwick brings charm and compassion to Lace, George's love interest and benefactor. Robert Duvall and Forest Whitaker provide strong support as George's friends who stand by him no matter what happens.
Rent it or buy it...you will be pleasantly surprised.