A Thrill Ride Not Soon Forgotten

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2009)

Well, having gone in here knowing almost everything there is to know about Knowing, I can definitely say my expectations were met. It was as great as I thought it'd be. You do have to accept that the film has a bit of a hokey ending. (And if you do that, it won't bother you.) But it's a great thrill ride start to finish. It may not be perfect, but no film is and I definitely can't find much, if anything, to complain about.
The characters are well acted and intriguing. Nic Cage is very good in this, even if he'll never be good enough for some. The writing is very good too. It keeps the audience involved and makes them care about the characters. The film also has a good level of suspense. The "whisper people" add a nice chill to the movie.
It also provokes thought. It's always a plus.
The special effects are pretty darn chilling and intense. And that's good.
Another good thing about this movie is that, the intense disaster sequences and mild profanities aside, the movie is actually quite clean, especially by today's standards.
The ending is likely the big controversy of the movie. It may take a bit of suspension of belief to accept, but if that happens, it's not as bad as some make it sound. And compared to other endings I saw, it's great.
All in all, it was an enjoyable thrill ride I won't soon forget and plan to get when it comes to DVD. Know what to expect from Knowing and learn to accept it, and it really helps you to enjoy it.
It may not reinvent the wheel, but it certainly makes darn good use of it.