Next

Not all films need to be abysmally bad in order to leave a profound sense of disappointment in their wake. A prime example of such a film is *Next*, a 2007 science fiction thriller directed by Lee Tamahori, which begins with great promise but ultimately fails to deliver even the most basic of expectations. Loosely based on "The Golden Man", a 1954 short story by Philip K. Dick, *Next* tells the story of Cris Johnson…

> A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack. Source # More than just magic 🪄🔮 It is amazing how so many worthwhile films have been able to slip under my radar over the years. Next featuring Nicolas Cage and Jessica Biel is one of those gems that has been buried under the infinite number of engaging movies that are re…

I normally make fun of Nick Cage because I don't think he is a good actor. He is sometimes, but mostly my disdain for him comes from the fact that he seems to take every project that comes his way. His most notable failures in my opinion are the Ghost Rider films and The Wicker Man - a remake that was just awful and an unnecessary middle finger to the epic original film. Anyway, this movie Next is a film that barely…