A wormhole movie

Rating: 8/10 (18 September 2009)

An ATF officer (Denzel Washington) goes four days into the past to stop an explosion in which many people were killed, as well as stop the murder of a beautiful young woman (Paula Patton). Tony Scott directed, and the film also stars Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, and Bruce Greenwood.
For such a simple plot, it sure is a complicated movie, but totally absorbing. Someone on this site called it a "wormhole movie" - I never knew there was such a genre, and I come into this as a newbie. I had to do some reading after the film to figure out some of the plot points. I don't know if it was me or the film, so I split the difference and gave it an 8. I think the audiences more used to this type of film can figure it out much more easily. I don't want to say too much and give it away for those who haven't seen it. Just pay attention.
Scott and Washington make a great team. There's lots of suspense, excitement, mystery, and special effects.
Some time ago, I sat in a room of people watching "The Constant Gardner" and had to explain the plot as the film went along. I can't imagine watching this film with that crowd! Fascinating, entertaining, and well worth it.