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Deja Vu

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Deja Vu is a wonderful movie! I saw it in the theaters over a year ago, and I have been awaiting its release on video. It's a story about two cynical 90s people who meet and know that they are destined to be together. But not in the silly, Hollywood, Sleepless in Seattle kind of way. These characters are just as cynical as most of us are about romantic destiny. It's not supposed to REALLY happen. It's supposed to be something that we only see in the movies. BUT the strong pull of emotions and, ultimately, more cosmic forces, draws them together. This is an extremely well written and acted film that examines our insecurities about love and destiny without insulting our intelligence.

I saw this movie in a small theater last year and fell in love with it. I came back with a friend and saw it again on the same day. Every time I've gone in to the video store I've looked for it and was so thrilled and shocked to finally see it on the shelf today that I pushed two people out of the way to grab the last copy! Why do I love it? It touched my soul. I felt connected to the characters and the emotions and the settings. This is pure romance without the hollywood gloss (or the high budget!) Beautifullly written, simply acted, thought-provoking, heart-stirring. There are so many people I want to share this movie with. It's that kind of movie. I'll never get tired of it. 100 Stars! Bravo!

I don't have a review, just a statement. I'm 68 years old and have been a movie fan all my life. I think that as of the second time I saw Deja Vu it has replaced Casablanca as my favorite movie ever. Of course if you're not basically a romantic, you may hate it.

What if? What if it was there right in front of your face and you didn't see it for what it was? Fate. What if you decided it was a test? What if you walked away from it and never found it or felt it again? This movie made me think about so many things that happen to us in our lives and the decisions that we make. Life is so short and this movie taught me to live it to the fullest and to go with your heart. Not only did it have a valuable message, but the scenery was wonderful and the actors were great. I will watch this movie again and again!

OK, so I'm a sucker for any book or film that has to do with serendipity, "coincidence", the passage of time and falling in love - so obviously I fell head-over-heels for this movie. This is not a cynical movie, but it is realistic. It's not about fate, it's about being presented with opportunities and exercising your free will. It's a movie about the suspension of disbelief and trusting something bigger than yourself. It's about life sometimes being inexplicable and accepting that fact. It's all about taking chances, having regrets and living with consequences. The acting is superb - most of the dialogue seems like it is improvised and this lends an immediacy to the film. Now, this may be off putting to people used to the typical Hollywood do-not-deviate-from-the-script approach to acting, but please just trust it and allow yourself to become involved. The main characters - Sean and Dana - have to make some hard choices when they acknowledge their feelings for each other. Each is deeply involved with someone else and the people they are involved with are not horrible people. This is not a romantic fantasy where someone finds their true love, casts off their dismal spouse and rides off into the cardboard sunset. This is real life, in all shades of black, white and grey. The circumstances the characters find themselves in repeatedly would seem to suggest fate, but they know better than that - what happens is up to them, it's a choice and not an easy one. Other characters in the movie have had to make choices in similar circumstances. After watching the movie you'll know that no one can say which choices were "better" than any others - all the choices people make and have to live with are valid even though they may seem foolish or cruel to others. And the universe has a way of working things out. Anyone who has had a similar experience will know just what I'm talking about. Those who haven't - well, perhaps you have something to look forward to...

I love romantic movies that really capture your heart, make you feel like the movie is happening to you. Too many so-called "romantic movies" these days are contrived: they try to force you like the characters and believe in the story. This story captured my heart and kept me thinking about it long after the movie ended. In fact, instead of "White Cliffs of Dover" I have started downloading different artist's versions of "Where or When". There could not have been a better song to go along with this storyline of 2 people that meet that really feel like they've already met each other before. That's always been a favorite theme of mine, from old songs like Dionne Warwick's "Deja Vu", and it's good to see a movie made around this theme. And to throw in the storyline twists of the older woman with the ruby pin and who she turns out to be, it is reminiscent of the feelings I had when Christopher Reeve first saw Jane Seymour's picture in the film book in "Somewhere in Time" and realizes she is the old lady that gave him the pocket watch and said "Come back to me". Highly recommend this for anyone who's a true romantic at heart. You don't have to have graphic sex scenes and language for a good romantic picture: just good eye contact, body language and an engaging, nonpredictable storyline. Plus, you usually have to throw in some twists and turns, some stumbling blocks put in the characters' way in order for them to be together. This movie had all of the above.

I saw this movie in the begining of a new relationship, and it mirrored everything i felt and thought. I have never had a movie make such an impact on my life...I could only see it once, but I plan on buying it as soon as I can. It was amazing!

I have been looking for this movie for a LONG time. I saw it in the theater and I could not foget its meaningful story. I LOVE THIS MOVIE, everyone should be blessed with seeing it. It is a beautiful movie in every aspect, the characters are real and the story, a journey into thaughts and beliefs; a romance unforgetable. Its message of fate, soulmates, love, and destiny will entrance you into the world of the abstract---It will touch your heart, it touched mine.

Anyone who's ever dreamed. Anyone who's ever thought or felt beyond what was right in front of them. This movie will take your breath away.

I just saw this movie with my wife two weeks ago, and it completely confirmed for us everything we've ever believed in about love. I'm an art professor at a local high school here, and I decided after watching this movie to offer a film class in the fall just so I can show my students what I think a film should be.

This movie is hauntingly beautiful. The dialogue between Victoria Hoyt's character and Stephen Dillane's character simply set me free. Ten stars.

Those of you looking for an action-packed blockbuster, this isn't for you. But if you're open to an experience that may open a new door in your soul, rent this movie.

I really loved this movie! I liked the way the story unfoldeed, the brilliant dialogue, and the acting. Stephen Dillane and Vanessa Redgrave are particularly powerful. Dillane is an actor who always seems to hit the right notes, and he brings emotional depth and sex appeal to every role he takes--I wish he'd do more films!

This movie will bring out the romantic in everyone and also give you a few philosophical moments. Thoroughly enjoyable and meaningful.