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  Written March 27, 2009

  Knowing

  by kizomba

  After reading some of the other critics reviews, it seems like most of those who uphold a more secular-humanist world view considered this movie "Christian propaganda," while those who are oblivious to these realms of thought thought it boring. Regardless, the movie did posess some Biblical undertones in it, and I'm suprised Nicolas Cage signed up for it. If you're familiar with the Bible, you could have easily drawn parallels to the story's plot. I didn't realize it until towards the end. But all in all, it was a great movie, and thought provoking... well, to those who gave it a little more thought it was, as it was to me. So I would of course recommend it to anyone who would like to give it a shot, either to get something from it, or for simply for entertainment. But, to those of faith, it's a must see.

  • 28 out of 34 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 10, 2009

  Controversial, but very good story.

  by ObliqueCurve

  In my opinion "The Knowing" was a great movie. It had a deep and involved storyline that you really had to pay attention to; and that's what movies are about, right? Not the actors, or the effects, it's the story that holds everything together and "The Knowing" has a great story. There are some very disturbing parts (i.e. people burning alive) and some fairly controversial parts (don't want to spoil it) but only people who really didn't pay attention or had a problem with above stated things would mark this movie bad. And what is so depressing about he movie? The world will end just like you, whomever is reading this, and everyone in the world. If anything you just have to face reality (like which is portrayed in the movie) which also encompasses death, and live your life the way you think it's worth something. So don't ramble about "depressing" unless you think life, in general, is depressing.

  • 16 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 23, 2009

  Awesome all the way through

  by wormbrains

  This movie kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. It was spellbinding and the ending was very well done. I would recommend you see this movie just because the story was so spectacular. Everything in this movie seems believable and there was nothing weird or funny in the script. I would recommend this movie very highly!

  • 17 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 22, 2009

  Better than I expected.

  by Rock_not_Rap

  Before I saw this movie my friend told me that the ending was just plan terrible, so I went into this movie expecting that. In my opinion, the ending isn't necessarily "terrible", it was just strange. It made sense, but like many of these end of the world movies, it makes sense in a world where crazy stuff like this can happen. It is a movie that really makes you think and it is also very creepy.

  • 18 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 20, 2009

  "Knowing" - Intelligent Film that Makes You Think!

  by sweetivylyn

  I love Nick Cage...I really do! He's always willing to take a chance and give his all in whatever film he's working on at the moment; happily, his acting, and the script for "Knowing", are in sync and ultimately exceed the movie going experience in every way.
  Flashback to 50 years prior when a time capsule is buried; Fast forward to 2009 when it's being dug up in honor of the Schools anniversary; Widower Cages son attends the school and receives an envelope containing all sorts of "random" numbers.
  Being an MIT professor, Cage is of course curious and attempts to come up with a pattern; of course, he does, but there are so many twists in this film that you think you know what's going to happen next, but then something else pops up!
  I can't say anymore without giving everything away...plus, you should enjoy the experience yourself!
  Well worth the $$$...
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  • 18 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 15, 2009

  You'll love Knowing

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  If we're all part of something that is already decided, do any of us really make the choices we make or are we somehow being lead to moments and places in our lives that have already been set up for us to get to? I love movies that make you think in circles like this one does. This movie is like a blend of science fiction and faith, and it's a whole different kind of end-of-days film. The graphics are fantastic, the acting is pretty solid, and the main characters are not the typical cookie cutter Hollywood father and son.
  
  This movie is sort of scary and definitely very suspenseful, and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The ending really holds up and makes the film feel complete and sort of refreshing. It's fun and a little scary to think about afterwards. I highly recommend it. It was definitely worth a full theater ticket price.
  

  • 11 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 2, 2009

  Know This...

  by behindthecamera

  Knowing was an interesting movie. It had a lot of disaster sequences with great special effects, which had a nice "The Day After Tomorrow" feel. It was very compelling throughout. I was sure I was going to give this a Must Go. Then, the last 15 minutes came. Let me tell you; if you read the next page of reviews, you will know the ending if you don't already. I feel that the makers of the movie somehow forgot about the sound and the audience's interest. They really tried to make it so dramatic that they were trying to copy Oscar nominated movies. On a defensive note, I have to point out a few things. One: this is a movie about the Apocolypse. If you wanted a realistic movie, go see Milk. Second: it is not insulting your intelligence because they put aliens in this movie. Third: whoever says that this is some sort of religious message has got to realize that this was made to make money, and wanted to show off great special effects with an equally amusing storyline.

  • 11 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 28, 2009

  I mean 100 Minutes of it rocked!

  by Greene83

  I have to admit I really went here hoping for a good solid movie and it delivered for what seemed like 90% of the film. To me the ending just dragged on way to much and too be honest I really didn't feel that it matched up to the rest of the film. As for the acting, was done very well some parts seem to be played out a little more then they should have while others where given a spark and that was it never really given a chance to take off. Special effects were done very well almost on the line of excellent in my opinion.
  
  Final verdict if you want to see a very good movie with a somewhat disappointing end then please don't waste another second go see it. But don't say you were not warned. :)

  • 11 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 7, 2009

  You Know What

  by Daydream

  1958, a disturbed young girl (Lucinda) in middle school, who seems to suffer from paranoid schizophrenia, scribbles numerical code front and back on a piece of paper set for a time capsule. Fifty years later the time capsule is opened and her code is passed on to Nicolas Cage's son, who appears to hear the same voices Lucinda heard. Cage nonchalantly glances at the numbers and deciphers the code, which turns out to be a documentation of every disaster leading up to the end of the Earth. After this point, the movie takes a turn for the worse. I didnt think the ending fit the story at all - very rushed and tried to hard to combine the themes of the movie (Very similar to the ending of the new Indiana Jones). The beginning set in 1958, was the only well-made part of the movie; everything else is disappointing. Instead of searching out the disasters wouldnt you want to spend as much time with your family as you possibly could? I know I would.. (D+)

  • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 3, 2009

  A film that makes you think...

  by mongolikemovies

  I don't want to give away anything about this movie. Just go. It is creepy, exciting and not your regular doomsday film. So far I have heard at least two interpretations of this film that weren't the same as mine. That is a good thing. This movie will affect each person differently. Go, watch and enjoy...

  • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written July 16, 2009

  Short attention span Theater.

  by phadrus

  A great movie, original in it's presentation, that deserves better than all the derogatory excess found here. After having read a vast multitude of so-called reviews by individuals who have watched this movie, it is apparent to me that few have bothered with engaging themselves in the depth that the story line has to offer. ( It is indeed, a sad commentary on the state of our collective need to be entertained for entertainment's sake.) The broad array of responses to the thought provoking notions in this film is what facinates me most. (For those of you as abhorred as I am , Look to Roger Eberts blog on "Knowing" for solace.) This movie is quite philosophical in what it ultimately attempts to do for the viewer. If it does not move you, and evoke even a glimmer of an intellectual response, you are simply not paying attention or do not have the capacity to do so. See this movie. Discuss it with others and ponder possibilities.
  

  • 13 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 30, 2009

  Believe it. See It. *SPOILERS*

  by Nayari

  This movie is not a 'feel-good' film, not something you would sit down with the whole family to enjoy. But it is powerful. It makes you think very carefully about the world we are in and just how easily and quickly things can end and change. This movie is Armagaddeon from the points of view of those who DON'T know what's going on. And I think that is part of what makes it so powerful. It is a simple enough storyline: a boy getting a piece of paper with the apocalypse on it. But somehow Proyas, (who is a director I trust implicitly), weaves multiple small storylines in and out of the film so well that you don't know whether to feel heartbroken or hopeful at the end. The acting is incredibly strong from everyone including Chandler and Lara! Cage delivers a solid performance, including one of the most powerful breakdowns I've ever seen. The music is so so dramatic and powerful that I was moved to tears more than once. And the aliens/angels? In the end...they made perfect sense.

  • 11 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  Written March 21, 2009

  Amazing movie, IMPACTING

  by Paola Ar

  This movie was amazing. Honestly, if you think it was "a waste of time" or "waste of my $$" you're thinking completely wrong..and just have a negative mind. This movie motivated me in such a STRONG way its amazing. I left the theater with chills and excitment. The best part of it was the ending of course. The clear message of the movie is completely true to what the bible says. All the tragic destructions that happen in the movie is predicted in the bible. I feel that people NEED to see this movie. I loved the ending...made me cry. AMAZING. I LOVED IT.

  • 14 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written April 11, 2009

  Knowing...

  by lglpat

  The movie was enjoyable. The first three quarters of the movie were great and exciting. The end was not as good as I expected. It had a religious twist that was done alright, but I found it a little bit cheesy.They tried to wrap everything up too fast at the end. All in all, the movie had numerous good twists, many of which the audience did not see coming until they happened.

  • 8 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 3, 2009

  LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!

  by akpurple12

  I VERY seldom watch a movie twice, but this was so good, that I wanted to take my adult son to see it, so I did - and was very happy about that decision! Don't listen to anyone that says this movie isn't that great. It's one of those you'd want to see in the theater too - don't wait till it comes out on DVD - better on the big screen! Enjoy!

  • 10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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