This will stick with you for some time

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2009)

I just watched this today and all I can say is wow! I can't think of anything quite like it. It was not on my radar when It came out. I think it has to do with my feeling about Nicolas Cage. I'm paying too much attention to the Cage bashing bandwagon. So I guess he's not a selling point in my movie choices. However, I can't think of anyone playing this part better. Nick expresses a particular anxiety and depth of emotion that is stunning. Bravo Nic! The kids were quite good also. Alex Proyas got a believable nuanced performance from the children. This is an important element in getting the movie across. "The Rapture" (1991) is another "stick with you" movie unfortunately marred by the actress playing Mimi Rodgers daughter. I would suggest not seeing Knowing if you're just looking for a special effects laden sci-fi thriller. It's so much more than that. As good and surprising as the CGI was it wasn't what was important about the film. See Knowing for the after effect; how it stays with you. And by the way, if you haven't seen the directors previous "Dark City" (1998) check it out!