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Push

2009
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
The action packed sci-fi thriller involves a group of young American ex-pats with telekinetic and clairvoyant abilities, hiding from a clandestine U.S. government agency. They must utilize their different talents and band together for a final job enabling them to escape the agency forever
Directed by:
Paul McGuigan Paul McGuigan
Written by:
David Bourla
Starring:
Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou Camilla Belle Camilla Belle Chris Evans Chris Evans Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis Dakota Fanning Dakota Fanning Ming-Na Wen Ming-Na Wen Joel Gretsch Joel Gretsch Hal Yamanouchi Corey Stoll Corey Stoll Colin Ford Colin Ford Neil Jackson Kai Cheung Leung
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Genres:
Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action
Countries:
Canada, USA
Languages:
English, Cantonese
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Push

2009
Sci-fi
Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 25 May 2009
32
19th
This movie feels simply unfinished. It rapidly shifts between different factions as the poorly explained and illogical plot attempts to unfold. The action sequences should be good but instead don't really make any sense as we often see the rules setup by the film broken with no explanation. Plus there's no ending to speak of, it's just highly, highly disappointing. A shame because Chris Evans is a decent actor that really, really needs a good role soon.
Rated 25 May 2009
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 11 Dec 2010
40
31st
I don't think that Push failed due to over ambition. It failed, in my mind at least, because of a poorly written script. All of its problems stem from this, from the poor dialogue, to the overwhelming number of superhuman types, as well as with the lackluster story. The story is, at its core, good enough to work with, but it gets covered up by so many confusing elements that it isn't worth your time to get a conclusion from. A conclusion, that I'd like to add, doesn't come anyway.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
kavuKavu
Rated 29 Jun 2009
42
18th
The action with non-cgi effects looks nice and the premise is quite good, but the plot is quite awful and the acting is quite bad, especially the ever-irritating Dakota Fanning.
Rated 29 Jun 2009
obdurateObdurate
Rated 12 Jul 2009
60
23rd
Plot moves too conveniently a bunch of times. Don't really like Evans, and Fanning was pretty annoying, though to be fair that was probably more of her character than her. Script had a couple okay twists, but didn't go into enough detail and abandoned what made the movie good a bunch of times. The ending, meh, not fulfilling thematically or emotionally. However, I like the concept of the movie, with the battling between different types of psychics, just wish it would have been handled better.
Rated 12 Jul 2009
struizzlestruizzle
Rated 13 May 2009
70
47th
not as bad as i thought it would be. the ending was meh, considering they left a lot out for another movie which they wont get. action is solid but the thing that i liked most were the screaming asians, the love story part blew. fanning was solid and im surprised the flamer from fantastic 4 made me a laugh a couple of times.
Rated 13 May 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 06 Jan 2010
1
8th
Terrible. Script was all over the place, performances wise it became laughable and any form of action felt under done. Not even close to enjoyable or good.
Rated 06 Jan 2010
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 15 Jul 2009
45
48th
I enjoy the little world in this movie and the action is pretty fun, but it is ultimatly flawed. The plot shrieks violently back and forth leaving plot holes as wide as moon craters, and though I normally like Dakota this is not her finest work.
Rated 15 Jul 2009
chiefgchiefg
Rated 10 Jan 2010
50
28th
Feels like a lost season of Heroes. People with weird powers pop-up at the most convenient of times and the plot is convoluted to the point where I lost all interest in the protagonists' motives by the middle of the movie.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 21 May 2010
33
9th
Save the cheerleader, save the wor.... um, Every few hundred millenia, evolution leaps forw.... maybe, With great power comes great resp.... ah, fuck it. Plot development and motivations were so obscure or obtuse all you can do to make sense of it is apply catchphrases from what it stole from... er, 'homaged'.
Rated 21 May 2010
jebJeb
Rated 13 Feb 2009
58
40th
I originally anticipated this would be a clear ripoff of Star Wars due to its concept of "pushing". However, Push carries its own ego and for the first quarter of the film it's quite good, with nice telekinetic duels and a flurry of nice ideals. However, quickly it turns into a mash of insignificance and inferiority. Plus, am I the only one who wanted Dakota Fanning to get shot in the head?
Rated 13 Feb 2009
mghaffarimghaffari
Rated 12 Mar 2011
86
69th
Nothing to say. it was awesome in it's genre.
Rated 12 Mar 2011
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 16 Mar 2009
50
4th
Characters r less irritating than those in the similarly presumptuous franchise attempt Jumper, but amazingly less interesting. "Heroes" here r complete blanks, whose greatest powers r defusing the viewer's interest - a problem 4 a film that demands ur attention due 2 overly complicated storyline filled w/"twists" (I think) that have alot 2 do w/ predicting the future (sometimes). Fx add nada & the action(barring 1 battle in oddly empty-despite- meals Chinese restaurant) is anticlimatic yawn.
Rated 16 Mar 2009
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 22 Jul 2022
60
17th
There was a lot of cool shit in this movie but a generic script and a bare bones plot keep it from being good. Evans was good. He did well in his role of the superhero who hasn't gotten ahold of his powers yet. Fanning is in the same boat but I find her character more appealing because it has some teeth. I especially like the part where she goes to get drunk to enhance her powers. Hounsou is a great bad guy in the film. The setting and plot were good but they couldn't bring it together.
Rated 22 Jul 2022
teftef
Rated 15 Jun 2009
60
12th
It could have been good, but I found it rather empty. The kid and the grown up kid were good but the plot and its pacing were bad. I think what the movie needed is a much darker and more interesting protagonist. Also I think 'mental' powers need to be thought about very carefully as the whole manipulation-mindwipe-manipulation spiral can become very convoluted.
Rated 15 Jun 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 10 May 2023
60
19th
Intermittently enjoyable superhero effort looks beautiful (with a gaudy but inviting Hong Kong as backdrop) and performances that are solid and full of conviction, (especially Fanning and Hounsou), but its screenplay is a convoluted and confusing mess, and at a certain point, there is just too much overload of a bevy of useless information, presumably in service to a sequel that never came. It’s still fun at times, with decent action scenes, but ultimately a bit “too much” to be successful.
Rated 10 May 2023
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 08 Feb 2009
65
51st
A fun popcorn action flick about psychic agents working as a special task force for the government. Some cool ideas that don't really get explored too deeply, but there's some good action, and the logic mostly holds together. A couple of hot asian broads helps, too. A decent way to spend 90 minutes despite the massive plot holes.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
aliyaliy
Rated 01 Oct 2010
88
63rd
great
Rated 01 Oct 2010
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 21 Dec 2021
74
86th
It's far from perfect, but I liked the world building in it, it was different from the usual mutant and superpower types of movies. Too bad it stopped just when one was getting more into that universe, and no sequel will ever come. The powers were interesting too, though the screamer ones were dumb as balls.
Rated 21 Dec 2021
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 02 Dec 2010
50
24th
Sort of fresh looking at times, kinda boring also.
Rated 02 Dec 2010
jazzlearnerjazz_learner
Rated 27 Jul 2009
20
4th
First off, there was hardly any action in this "action movie." Next, there was such little plot in this movie it seemed like the director handed them a rough outline of what the idea was for the movie and said "ad-lib the rest and we'll throw in some sparkly stuff in post-production." Speaking of sparkly stuff, the special effects were horrid. By the way, can anyone tell me how it is that Nick couldn't roll a die with his powers but in the ending sequence he had perfect control of them?
Rated 27 Jul 2009
mohkoMohko
Rated 12 May 2009
35
23rd
It's decent if you don't think about it too much but there are just too many big plot holes and the action doesn't even look that great. Also Dakota Fanning is more annoying than in anything she has done before.
Rated 12 May 2009
lebarLebar
Rated 29 May 2009
70
28th
nothing special, some scenes crapy (drunk Dakota, c'mon)
Rated 29 May 2009
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
40
19th
http://gorgview.com/push
Rated 03 Jun 2013
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 09 Oct 2010
54
18th
Despite its obvious script issues, Fanning seems to be having fun and the effects are decent.
Rated 09 Oct 2010
mainepurplemainepurple
Rated 28 Feb 2009
80
20th
At first i didn't think i would like the movie, but it if you like the supernatural or physic stuff, this is the movie for you. Daokta fanning was really awsome. She is such a treat to watch. Some minor language no biggie but extreme violence that is for sure! To me it was quite an interesting story!!
Rated 28 Feb 2009
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 26 Jun 2009
58
47th
I liked the complexity of characters and story. The beginning ruled right, the editing and pumping music drove movie forewards. Unfortunately way before the half of the movie it lost everything and became uncoherent mesh. The more and more B&W bad/good characters annoyed towards the end. The interesting premise of something different was gone for good.
Rated 26 Jun 2009
leshiileshii
Rated 16 Dec 2009
35
10th
I don't remember anything about this movie and I only saw it a few weeks ago. Not a good sign.
Rated 16 Dec 2009
hutchy212hutchy212
Rated 27 Jun 2010
25
12th
Very disappointing movie, it reminded me of jumper which is a lot better. I wouldn't recommend watching this.
Rated 27 Jun 2010
murravenerMurravener
Rated 07 Feb 2009
74
34th
Woah. This movie had far more depth than I had originally anticipated. Its like watching a strategy game fold out on screen with the various forms of gifted people using their abilities in a 2 hour chess game. It wasn't great, but it had some intriguing action sequences and developed its characters reasonably well.
Rated 07 Feb 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 22 Dec 2010
79
70th
too many people are over critical of this movie, it's really not bad at all, especially considering it's competitor at the time "jumper". hounsou makes a much better antagonist than jackson, and if you're not a dakota fanning auto hater you have nothing to fear. also the soundtrack was pretty decent.
Rated 22 Dec 2010
ocelotOcelot
Rated 09 Mar 2020
25
17th
a uniquely dumb movie. the poster features Chris Evans, a man with telekinesis, pushing objects with a psychic blast. however, in the movie, he is a Mover, and Pushers are actually those who "push" thoughts into people's heads. well, whoever came up with that should be "pushed" down a flight of stairs, because it encapsulates everything that's wrong with this dumb movie. they clearly decided to try a "legitimate" superhero movie, but then The Dark Knight came out and undercut them. owned.
Rated 09 Mar 2020
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 26 Aug 2011
15
4th
Too fractured to be good and the actors are as bad at acting as this sentence is at making sense octopustits.
Rated 26 Aug 2011
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 13 Aug 2009
35
8th
'Push' is an exhausting, dull superhero movie, which is too bad considering it sports a concept for a superhero movie that I'd typically like. Sadly, it feels way too cheap and clunky. You can tell there's not much of a clear vision here. I'm sorry to say this isn't the start of a new franchise.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
criticsmithCriticSmith
Rated 14 Aug 2018
72
55th
Enjoyable. It has action, a strong concept, Chris Evans, and an ending I didn't immediately see coming. I cared about the outcomes of the battles, even though I did feel left behind sometimes when it came to the powers of people. The ability to persuade someone just by looking them in the eye still gets me with how it's used in the film.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
ppkppk
Rated 27 Sep 2009
62
42nd
Interesting world and stylish execution. The concepts could have been explored more deeply and the story more refined, but all we get is an extremely shallow reading. It may have worked better as a TV series.
Rated 27 Sep 2009
seenmanyseenmany
Rated 11 Mar 2018
87
76th
i liked it only because it highlights the importance of not knowing what to do untill just right before you will do it, (regardless of the implications of doing this vs not doing this shown in the movie, bec that doesn't matter-as that part is plain fiction) This fact though is not, this resounds with the advice - when doing something always be in the moment, don't think about future or past, 'think' is a wrong word, "don't dwell" .
Rated 11 Mar 2018
timon88Timon88
Rated 03 Aug 2014
29
16th
Could have used a lot more nude scenes
Rated 03 Aug 2014
hazelhawkshazelhawks
Rated 04 Sep 2019
44
20th
Some plots have holes...this plot is a hole. Occasionally fun B movie does its best to hide behind some great cinematography (HK looks amazing) and gaudy hotel rooms. Sadly, the narrative ties itself into knots until Push loses all credibility even as a silly fantasy x-men knock-off. I need to rewatch all my favorite 90s HK flicks now. I miss them hard-ass Cantonese consonants.
Rated 04 Sep 2019
martrynmartryn
Rated 13 Feb 2010
55
21st
It surprised me in that I thought this film would suck. Well, it's not great, but I was intrigued by the setting of the film. The script is generic and nothing really surprises, so the disappointment comes from mishandling a film that seemed like it had a bit of potential that failed to materialize.
Rated 13 Feb 2010
anotherbullanotherbull
Rated 25 Jun 2022
59
27th
51
Rated 25 Jun 2022
canadianorcanadianor
Rated 11 Apr 2009
75
58th
"Push" surprised me into liking it. I really didn't expect much from it to begin with, but I'm a huge geek for superpower lore. This flick felt a lot like what TV show "Heroes" could have been. It's easy to understand what they can do and why. The action is frantic, sometimes getting a little too shaky, but still engaging enough that I actually cared about the outcome of each battle. The only problem I had was a love story that feels wedged in and somehow pushes it's way into the forefront.
Rated 11 Apr 2009
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 04 Jul 2014
40
18th
Not too much that is inherently wrong with Push but it is one of the most forgettable films ever made. It doesn't leave any sort of lasting impact.
Rated 04 Jul 2014
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 27 Jul 2011
41
21st
The super-powered fight scenes are decently imaginative and the movie is pretty to look at. The concept is interesting. I can fully understand why someone would want to make this movie, but the script is all over the place and it just doesn't work. This obviously thought it was building a world for a new film franchise, but there are too many characters here, too many conveniences, too many ideas being presented and not properly fleshed out. The charms of Chris Evans go wasted once more.
Rated 27 Jul 2011
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 15 Feb 2012
25
15th
Phenomenal production design can't save this two-hour pilot for a television show that will never be made.
Rated 15 Feb 2012
ytadelYtadel
Rated 18 Feb 2009
3
28th
An absolute mess. The plot is sheer gibberish, harder to follow than if you watched Syriana with a hangover. But it's such a wildly manic and vibrant and energetic mess that it's almost (key word almost) excusable, and there are a few moments of clever action and genuine entertainment mired in the lunacy.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 25 Jul 2009
72
89th
eng; menschen mit übernatürlichen fähigkeiten werden von einer regierungsorganisation gejagt, die diese fähigkeiten für sich nutzen will.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
jokerxggJokerXgg
Rated 10 Jul 2009
30
23rd
A clear ripoff of X-Men. Dakota Fanning is old now...
Rated 10 Jul 2009
jenks101jenks101
Rated 16 Feb 2009
70
25th
This movie would've been decent with proper pacing and nixing the forced love scene.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
joeliusJoelius
Rated 20 Jan 2010
43
64th
Decent construct and well thought out. (Neither of which are characteristic of this review)
Rated 20 Jan 2010
silencersilencer
Rated 09 Jul 2014
15
3rd
Suitable for pre-pubertal girls and retards.
Rated 09 Jul 2014
yohenYohen
Rated 28 Jun 2009
60
35th
Unfinished ending.
Rated 28 Jun 2009
lydia69lydia69
Rated 14 Apr 2009
20
8th
I give the movie a 20 because it attempted to do something different. In the end the movie was disjointed, the dialogue bad and the acting worse. What was Dakota Fanning thinking when she said yes to this?
Rated 14 Apr 2009
tatersmydogtatersmydog
Rated 16 Jul 2009
50
34th
sequel?
Rated 16 Jul 2009
lovejoylovejoy
Rated 13 Jun 2009
72
47th
X-men meets Akira, whilst avoiding Fantastic Four. Very rough around the edges, seems rushed, but enjoyable nonetheless. Any film where someone gets beaten with a yellow 'Caution, slippery floor' sign is good by me.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 29 Apr 2013
20
22nd
A real mess. It's trying to reinvent the superhero movie but does so in such a poorly-scripted mess of ideas that it just doesn't work. The story will have you screaming at the screen over all the gaping plot holes that are instantly apparent. It's baffling that such a story could make it to million-dollar production without anyone ever reading the screenplay and going "hold on, this makes no sense at all".
Rated 29 Apr 2013
kdog311kdog311
Rated 28 Dec 2009
67
25th
The film was too much like a comic book for my taste . . . even for a sci-fi movie. Dakota may be a decent actress, but this was far from her brightest role. I was pretty disappointed with the acting.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 25 May 2010
46
13th
Someone told me this was underrated, so I rented it. Firstly, you should know that statement couldn't be further from the truth. This isn't a very good movie, and it was reviewed as such. Dakota Fanning is simply a terrible actress, and the movie is too all over the place to be enjoyable. The characters are never clearly developed, and the ending feels like it could've been pretty cool with better writing (the direction is pretty sub-par too). Just a massive disappointment.
Rated 25 May 2010
crazybobcatcrazyBobcat
Rated 26 Mar 2011
51
47th
loosely plotted with some gaping holes. However, the special effects and a vibrant Dakota Fanning almost make up for it.
Rated 26 Mar 2011
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 21 Feb 2009
80
79th
A little slow and over complex, but Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans are great in it. She's really maturing in to a good actress and hopefully won't have a puberty burn out. Sets up a good universe that could give a freer second movie, but worth a shot for now.
Rated 21 Feb 2009
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 09 Sep 2009
70
29th
A middling sci-fi flick. It's okay in parts and excruciating in others.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 06 Oct 2009
65
17th
The bleeders made me lol.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
tomskaTomSka
Rated 28 Sep 2010
86
90th
This film is an awesome fusion of gritty cinematography and blockbuster narratives. Unfortunately, it's probably because it was marketed as a blockbuster that it was received so badly. However, the grainy aesthetics and nicely portrayed and developed characters, twinned with the rich mix of supernatural abilities establish this film as both a favourite and an inspiration.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
dst7175dst7175
Rated 08 Jul 2009
50
37th
Chris Evans was good. Dakota fanning still bad. OK movie at best.
Rated 08 Jul 2009
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2011
15
21st
"A clutter of worn genre elements stitched together with superficial stylistics." - Nick Schager
Rated 20 Oct 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 26 Feb 2010
55
49th
Great action sequences and really nice locations.
Rated 26 Feb 2010
el_pedroEl Pedro
Rated 18 Mar 2011
60
27th
a fresh try from a superhero movie
Rated 18 Mar 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 12 Oct 2018
68
24th
This movie has some original ideas. However the script tries to do to much. With a couple of rewrites this could have been a better movie. The actors do a good job with their roles. Overall this film just misses the mark.
Rated 12 Oct 2018
luordluord
Rated 05 Nov 2018
52
29th
Muddled, convoluted and oft nonsensical. It's an interesting concept that's helped by Evans and Fanning's performances, but it's still a letdown.
Rated 05 Nov 2018
isaacIsaac
Rated 12 Oct 2009
77
18th
X-Men clone with really nice and stylish camera work
Rated 12 Oct 2009
mjoyamjoya
Rated 09 May 2022
50
20th
It's technically a movie and I technically watched it.
Rated 09 May 2022
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 23 Aug 2009
25
18th
Bad Movie
Rated 23 Aug 2009
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 16 May 2009
29
6th
Slick and sophisticated cinematography but the performances and plot fall flat.
Rated 16 May 2009
sandwichlordSandwichlord
Rated 20 Jul 2009
1
0th
The concept was cool, the movie, however, was very uncool.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 29 Jan 2010
55
34th
Interesting start to this film, too bad it couldn't stay that way. It's riddled with plot holes that really eats away from what could have been a great sci-fi action film. This suffers from the same problems as the T.V. show Heroes does, when you have multiple people with powers (esp. time travelers/clairvoyants), you have to be awfully careful or you'll ruin the story.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
skiewulfyskiewulfy
Rated 12 Jun 2009
30
12th
"Put the gun in your mouth and pull the trigger" Not the best message to leave an audience with before cutting to the end credits after a disjointed and disappointing movie. This felt like a companion piece to Jumper, another forgettable mediocre film that made the mistake of leaving itself open for a sequel. It shouldn't be so hard to write a good script for movies about superpowers, but they couldn't resist that urge to make this as derivative and convoluted as possible.
Rated 12 Jun 2009
excelsiorExcelsior
Rated 30 Jun 2009
10
9th
This year's Jumper. Although I'll admit, it's bearable unlike the aforementioned film.
Rated 30 Jun 2009
favrewanabfavrewanab
Rated 08 Feb 2009
96
97th
One of the best movies I have ever seen. Great story, great acting great everything. A must see for any sci-fi or action movie fan.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
caocaocaocao
Rated 17 Sep 2009
67
42nd
A decent set up and some interesting plot devices. The acting's pretty hammy (Dakota Fanning has officially graduated from cute precocious to just annoying) but the pace of things is fast enough to cover over that and other (plot) holes. More entertained then I thought I'd be.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 18 May 2009
55
35th
+ worth experiencing :: unrealized potential
Rated 18 May 2009
shongfromrpshongfromrp
Rated 26 Jul 2010
40
2nd
When a seemingly great idea for a movie falls apart due to bad execution. Horrible script, some serious pacing issues, and the lack of an actual final fight with the big boss (isn't that action movie 101?). They might have been able to pull it off as a TV series, but if they were planning to screw that up too, then they should have just held on to the idea.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
chinsterchinster
Rated 18 Mar 2009
45
6th
Unconvincing acting combined with an unconvincing storyline (Too many questions left unanswered). This had so much promise, but ultimately became a letdown. One for the Blockbusters takeaway (after all the good ones are gone). I am being especially strict on this movie because I love good Sci-Fi, and this was just not up to scratch.
Rated 18 Mar 2009
morbleMorble
Rated 04 Sep 2016
43
4th
Terrible; poorly thought-out and fleshed-out premise, boring, typical, just don't watch it.
Rated 04 Sep 2016
reeseReese
Rated 28 Jun 2009
76
44th
I hope they make a sequel to this.
Rated 28 Jun 2009
mykeMyke
Rated 27 Aug 2009
42
0th
A decent film about a group of people with X-Men/Heroes kind of power on the run from the Dvisions, a government agency, before it gets bad.
Rated 27 Aug 2009

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