Directed by Paul McGuigan (Lucky # Slevin), Push is a movie very much influenced by the TV series Heroes, as well as the X-Men movies. While it draws many similarities, it maintains a fairly unique feel as well.
Staring a young ensemble cast including Chris Evans in the lead, Dakota Fanning, Camille Belle and Djimon Hounsou, Push is basically a movie about people with “special powers”. These people are being hunted by a fairly generic government agency known as “Division” bent on controlling these abilities. Dakota Fanning is a “Watcher” who can see the future, and believes Chris Evans a “Mover” (Telekinetic), can help save her captured mother and bring down the government agency. Throw in a variety of other “powered” individuals and an escaped experimental patient and you have the movie Push. For me Dakota Fanning was the only bright spot as far as cast and character.
Many complain about Push and its convoluted storyline, but I had little trouble following the various plot points. If you pay attention to the details, and understand what some of these peoples abilities are, Push is an enjoyable movie with some great action sequences.
In past reviews I’ve simply given a score for the blu-ray a/v presentation, but Push deserves more. Taking place in Hong Kong, Push is a showcase title for picture and sound quality. When the “Bleeders” let out their piercing scream, I almost wanted to cover my ears, and from the Hong Kong streets to the action scenes everything is a feast for your senses. Colors are vibrant and explode on the screen.
Don’t expect a huge budget superhero movie with Push; it’s a small intimate and entertaining movie. Decent but needlessly complicated story, with some cool action sequences. Push has a gritty look to it that I enjoyed, and the blu-ray presentation is reference quality.
Loccus
PUSH 7.6/10
Blu-ray
- PQ 9.3/10
- AQ 9/10
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