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Deja Vu

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I rented this film based on its plot description, with moderate expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was!

Nigel Terry is superb in his portrayal of a writer-going-mad and it is always wonderful to see Charlie's Angel Jaclyn Smith on the screen. Both actors play dual roles-- Smith is "Maggie", an actress in the present (the mid-1980's) and "Brooke", an acclaimed ballerina in the flashback sequences (the mid-1930's); Terry is "Greg", a writer in the present, and "Michael" a wealthy choreographer who works and falls in love with "Brooke". The two stories are joined by Greg's fascination with Maggie's uncanny resemblance to Brooke and the mysterious death of Michael and Brooke.

As soon as Greg begins researching the facts around the events that took place 50 years earlier, with the help of Shelly Winters as "Olga", a hypnotist and psychic, he soon discovers that he is Michael reincarnated, and that Maggie is... reincarnated herself! Does she possess the spirit of Brooke? Or someone entirely different? (You'll have to watch it to see!)

All of the actors give a fine performance, and the set and costume designers do a fantastic distinguishing between the two time periods of the film. All of which takes place in beautiful England. DEJA VU is a multi-genre film-- part love story and part mystery/suspense-- and it is executed in an almost Hitchcockian manner by giving the audience the right amount of information to intrigue them, without ever completely explaing every detail. If you're a viewer who doesn't like to make your own conclusions, then this may not be a film for you; but for those of you who appreciate this style of storytelling, then watch this today!

This movie is one of the best I've seen in a while. For movie lovers of this genre, this one for us!

It's about an exploration of the mysteries of the past, the passion, jealousies, love and murder.

This is not your typical hollywood drama with a twist. Being directed by BAFTA award-winning cinematographer Anthony Richmond, you'll know you're up with something very British and fans of this genre won't be disappointed at all.

Beautifully directed, gorgeous scenery, costumes, haunting music and wonderful performances by the leads are among the big factors to consider when you buy this small gem on dvd.

Actors Nigel Terry (Excalibur) and Jaclyn Smith (The Bourne Identity) are excellent in this romantic/thriller based from the bestselling novel ALWAYS by Trevor Meldal-Johnsen.

Jaclyn Smith is, I must say, astoundingly beautiful in a dual role. I'll take her anytime as a "blonde" and the ending is one of the most satisfying Ive seen in so many years. It will haunt you down....waiting for more.

A must see in your dvd collection!

This is a very good mystery with a reincarnation motif reminescent of DEAD AGAIN. The cast is great especially SHELLY WINTERS and CLAIRE BLOOM, but JACLYN SMITH seemed a little weak in her role. I recommend.

I was facinated by the topic and cast. I really like J.Smith and S.Wiinters. This movie was middle-of-the-road at best.

The end of the movie is something tricky, I would say forced; apart from this, a good movie.

Was really looking forward to this. But lord has time changed so much? The plot devices were so corny it was almost unbelievable. I'm sorry to say but Shelly Winters was the only redeeming factor in this otherwise ridiculous drama.

I am sorry I wasted my money on this film. I bought it because I like Jaclyn Smith, but it was not a film I would have expected her to make. It was a strange film and,I felt, rather crude.