Being a Travolta fan, I was excited to finally see Phenomenon. While I can’t say that I loved the movie, I would definitely rate this as a “buy” and not just a “rent” movie.
If I didn’t love it, then why would I buy it? It’s thought-provoking and interesting, but really the best reason I can give you for buying it is the powerful scenes presented between Travolta and Sedgwick’s characters.
George Malley (Travolta) is from a small town where everyone knows everyone. His entire life takes a turn on his 37th birthday when he sees a bright light which helps him see everything so much clearer than before.
He begins to devour books, several in a day. George can suddenly win at chess, speak multiple languages after only briefly studying them, and predict earthquakes. Yet his friends never treat him differently.
Lace (Sedgwick) tries desperately to not love George and fails miserably with her efforts. The tug and pull of their relationship could be the basis of any Rom-Com on the market, but the twist in the movie plows their story in an entirely different direction which will pull at your heartstrings in an unexpected way.
I did find a scene between George and Lace’s children to be very reminiscent of The Lion King. I won’t spoil it for you, but I will forever equate an apple to the circle of life.
The Blu-Ray had a few interesting sneak peeks, but was lacking any real special features. One of the best parts of owning a movie is checking out the extra features included on the disc. The only bonus feature included was an original theatrical trailer, which I did view.
The menu was bland, nothing special. It consisted of a screen with the image from the jacket. I prefer flashier Blu-Ray menus, but with a movie that’s sixteen years old it was sufficient . The clarity of the image was pristine.
I always view my movies with subtitles when available. The English version was spot on. French and Spanish audio and subtitles are also available.
Picture quality was on par for movies produced today. I didn’t notice any graininess or colors that seemed off. Even the special effects were smooth enough to get a passing grade nearly 20 years later.
Although I prefer Travolta in his more notable action roles, his performance as a small town man was believable. I felt the plot had a few holes and seemed a little scattered and unfinished at times. I won’t give away the twist, but it did help to tie the entire movie together and offer a somewhat plausible explanation for George’s transformation. While it wasn’t what I was expecting, I was pleased with the movie.
Have you seen Phenomenon? Will you purchase the Blu-Ray? What do you think about the “twist”, believable or not?
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