'Knowing' provides good effects, a intriguing premise, but little else

Rating: 2/10 (11 April 2009)

The premise of Knowing is simple, yet intriguing: A man links numbers with disasters and finds several have not happened yet. I wasn't sure what to expect. But what I got was some decent effects; that's it. Knowing provides many ridiculous, laugh-worthy scenes using these effects. Like many movies now a days that have loose ends in the script, the writers tie them together with the simplest way- a twist. Knowing's is so ridiculous and stupid, but is still completely boring. Another problem is the acting. Recently, Nicolas Cage has become infamous for overacting in titles like Ghost Rider and the terrible Wicker Man remake. Knowing is no exception. Cage is frequent to random acts of violence, like ripping things off of walls, throwing things, and attacking trees (yes, really). No one else is a particular good actor or actress either. The bottom line is Knowing is entertaining, but for its effects (in certain scenes, not all) and unintentionally hilarious moments.