Push [2009] (DVD)

Push is a curious take on the notion of superheroes, constructing a government driven operation, known as Division, designed to enhance powers of telekinesis in the aim of creating a super army. This, at least, is the platform upon which this episode is based, as we are introduced to the varying powers the characters possess. There are Pushers, who can control and alter people's minds. This is probably the most impressive powers. Then there are Movers, who can use kinetic energy to move objects. The last of the three main powers focused upon are the Watchers, can can see the future, and its changes as they happen. There are others, such as Shadows, who can ...  Read the complete review

First and foremost I chose to watch the DVD Push because it stars Chris Evans (not the ginger one). I really like this actor, he's good and he's really hot! I've enjoyed watching him as Jonny in the Fantastic Four and he was great in the sci-fi Sunshine. He's utterly gorgeous in my book and so if you couple him with a juicy new Sci-Fi concept then I'm in. On the DVD Box It says- "Push is a riveting Sci-Fi thriller set in a deadly world of psychic espionage where the ability to move objects using only the mind, see the future, create new realites and kill without ever touching the victim can turn a person into a lethal weapon or - a target." Hmmm tell ...  Read the complete review

Glossy superhero films are certainly a dime a dozen inside the Hollywood system, and Push, whilst adhering to many of the conventions of these films, as well as borrowing numerous plot elements from the likes of The Matrix and Star Wars, is actually a surprisingly entertaining, pleasingly kinetic film in its own right. In the world of this film, there are a small number of humans with superhuman abilities, and are given simple names such as Movers (for those that have powers of telekenesis), Watchers (those who can see the future), and in by far the film's most smart and intriguing concoction, the Pushers, who are able to implant suggestions into the mind of ...  Read the complete review

Director: Paul McGuigan Writer: David Bourla Genre: Sci-Fi - Fantasy - Thriller Country: USA Certification: 12+ Language: English/Cantonese DVD Release: 29th June, 2009 MAIN CAST: Chris Evans [Nick Gant] Dakota Fanning [Cassie Holmes] Camilla Belle [Kira Hudson] Djimon Hounsou [Henry Carver] In 1945, with Hitler intent on ruling the world, German scientists were busily working on creating an invincible army, one that would be made up of men and women possessing incredible abilities; the 'Watchers' would be able to see into the future, 'Movers' would be able to move people and ...  Read the complete review

This is a film that doesn't seem to have had much promotion, so I didn't really know what to expect, and was prepared for it being rubbish. Actually I was pleasantly surprised, although I wasn't impressed enought to give it 5 stars. It was filmed in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, which I think gave it an added edginess and colour. A lot of the action takes place in garishly coloured restaurants, hotel rooms, building sites, or in rubbish strewn backstreets. Nick Gant (Chris Evans) is living in hiding in Hong Kong, avoiding a clandestine American organization called the Division which was responsible for his father's death when he was a child. The ...  Read the complete review