Film review: Know1ng

Know1ng @ IMDB

Oh boy.

Once upon a time, Nic Cage was an edgy respected actor. You only have to look at Leaving Las Vegas and Adaptation to see just how good he really is. So why is it whenever people see a film poster with his face on it do they get so concerned?

Next. Bangkok Dangerous. Ghost Rider.

It is unarguable that Cage needs to get a better agent and he is on the middle of a really bad patch. So why, despite all of the reasons to the contrary, did I love Know1ng so much?

I shouldn't. Cage's hair is one reason to dislike the film. He plays a teacher at MIT who's son is given a letter buried in a 50 year old time capsule that is basically a string of numbers. After deciphering them he discovers them to be a list of disasters that have occurred over the previous 50 years. Including three that have yet to happen.

So far, so Stephen King. And the son is annoying and the setup is a bit forced and why don't I care?

The tent poles in the film are 3 major action sequences that really don't pull any punches. The first is an intense plane crash, the second is even better and the third is crazy.

It is fair to say that the first one drew me in and hooked me. If you get to that point of the film and aren't drawn in then you should probably stop watching. It won't do anything for you.

It it does suck you in, you get a film that really sticks to it's convictions right till the very end and it deserves some respect. With this and The Mist there seems to be a new trend in dark endings that haven't been around in awhile.

I really enjoyed it, was really surprised by it and recommend it wholeheartedly. Won't hear a word against it.

In a word? Shocked.