Push – 移動城市

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Push (移動城市) is a 2009 film starring Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, and DJimon Hounson. Jacqueline Li has a supporting villain role.

The movie is about a special set of people with powers. Telekinesis, future sight, persuasion, and touch are among them. The movie centers around Chris Evans as Nick. Nick is a telekinesis guy. But he’s a fugitive and has not trained to use his powers very productively. Dakota Fanning is Cassie, a future telling 13 year old. Cassie draws the future on black paper. Together, they are looking for a serum that can enhance the powers of these special people.

The main storyline talks place entirely in Hong Kong. It was a little weird. You take British style film-making and apply to the HK backdrop for a really weird affect. Besides one set of villians, the HK people are entirely in the background. Some Cantonese is spoken (seems like it was dubbed). Leave it to Hollywood to make the people of Hong Kong, the villains.

The movie in general presented a very unique set of ideas that I wish they can continue on with in sequels. But I don’t think they’ll be making anymore. It didn’t do well at the box office.

Dakota Fanning was also very interesting. As she ages, she’s looking for more mature roles and this was one for her. Playing a tough street kid with funky attire and hair.

Jacqueline Li was the main Chinese villain in the film, identified only as the Pop girl because of the lollipop in her mouth all the time. Pop Girl is just like Cassie, but trained. For every move that Cassie makes, Pop Girl is a step ahead. Very weird to see Jacqueline in a villain role.

I kept thinking about Jumper while I watched this movie. The concepts are awesome, but can the movie maker present it in a good light. I think Push did a pretty good job. But it didn’t do well at the box office and with the movie raters.

If you ask me, I say you should watch this if you’re a science fiction fan.