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NEXT

Rated PG-13

Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel

Brian’s Rating       

How could the writers behind Nicholas Cage’s movie Next come up with such an intriguing premise but fail to manage a decent ending?

Did the creative juices just stop flowing? Did they get tired of the intricate plot? Or did they just walk away before it was finished? I don’t know the answer, but you can’t argue with the outcome which is a very unsatisfying resolution to what could have been a decent film.

Our hero sees his future…two minutes at a time. It allows him to pass as a Las Vegas magician, get the advantage at the gambling tables, and track down his future love interest. The government thinks his talents can help them stop a terrorist attack. The Feds make a move on him as he is making a move on the girl, and two worlds collide. Then, with a puff of smoke, the bottom falls out and we are left scratching our heads. What a disappointment!

I suggest you skip Next, even on DVD.