Drags a bit but has a good ending

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 2001)

This film drags in some ways and reminds me of the general ennui one associates with a french arthouse movie. It's definitely an original story, but the sub-plot about his marital difficulties is unnecessary. Also the focus on his relationship with his son is wishy-washy and I wasn't impressed by the scene where he threatens to shoot his father to test his powers - too melodramatic.
Samuel Jackson is excellent as the ultimately twisted Elijah, but Bruce Willis trying to convey sadness is slightly irksome and super-heroes are generally not bald if we're sticking to comic book depictions.
A bit of a rip-off of the Dead Zone in some ways and influenced by Usual suspects, but ultimately, worth watching if only for the unpredictable twist at the end. Just expect a little bit of restless wriggling in the seat early on.