An extremely enjoyable movie with a horrible Title

Rating: 7/10 (29 March 2009)

I almost skipped out on this highly well made film because of Nick Cage's previously two films and the fact that from the previews that this looked like a Davinci Code rip off. This movie is much better than the Davinci Code (and nothing like it). Cage plays a scientist who discovers that a recently unearthed time capsule has a numbered piece of paper that predicted major future catastrophes where there is a high body count. Being a scientist, this challengers his way of thinking (obviously) and he is on a quest to find out what's next. Also thrown into the mix is the fact that not only is he brilliant, but he is a single father of a very intelligent young boy.
So let me just say this, this movie is rather PG13 and its is extremely intense for children. In fact, because of some of the images, I am surprise this film didn't get an R rating. I would not take anyone under the age of 15 to this film. I heard audience members saying that they are going to have nightmares and about 5 people left because it was so intense. I am a grown man and the accident scenes were some of the most intense I've seen in movies. But it was 100 percent believable. I got to warn you though, the first half of the movie (30-45 minutes) is a bit slow and dry, but once the film gets going, it moves at a pretty good clip. This is a summer blockbuster type of movie that has such a bad title, that the title itself (and the so-so preview) may prevent people from going to this movie. But the special effects are FIRST class. And the film didn't over do it (like the Day After). It's a drama/action/horror movie and its awesome. I highly recommend going to this film and seeing it on a big screen. You will surprise yourself on how much you will like it. I sure did. Still, I cannot stress this one point enough again. There are some extremely intense, graphic images that isn't appropriate for children and because of the theme of the movie, you may find that your kids will need some reassuring from you.