Reviewing this movie is really
tricky. Because this movie is not the type that start from the start and end in
the end (What am I even saying?). In fact Predestination has no start or an end
but though at a glance it does not make any sense it makes a lot of sense once
it’s done. Predestination could be one of the best science fiction movies based
on time travel and predestination paradox theory and it is truly mind boggling
shocking piece. To be honest white it feels like Inception (2010) for a while
it is standing inch shorter with Primer (2004). And nothing comes close to the
feeling this leave you with once your struck by some completely unexpected ending.
There is no easy way to explain
the plot of Predestination. But let me try. An agent who works for a top secret
time travelling agency has the challenge to stop a serial bomber who made
devastating damage back in 1970s. In one of his crucial visits to the 70s he
meets a man who has a very shocking yet interesting story to tell. While this
story makes no sense to one person it makes perfect sense to the other.
Obviously the time travelling related theories are pretty
complex. And movie makers have come up with lot simpler versions themselves in the name of entertainment. Whatever it is most
time travel based movies are quite interesting to watch but hard to explain as
such. Predestination is one of those hard to explain type and it is ok to say
that it’s different to the usual bunch. Based on a short story “All You
Zombies” back in 1958 the Spierig Brothers who directed Predestination has done
a fascinating job at it. The sheer style of storytelling makes this movie
somewhat unique for a sci fi and takes more of a dramatic approach for a good
deal of time. Though more action could have being awesome I’m glad it doesn’t
go gun happy like Looper (2012) which again is one of the successful mind
bending time travel based sci fi action flick. But the sheer amount of suspense
and twists in Predestination make you forget any action for that matter and
takes you in a more serious journey through time.
My only worry is the lengthy scenes
that take place in a bar that at times feel unfit to be in a sci fi viewing it
as a fan of sci fi. But taking the movie as a whole if you managed to get
through that phase you will realize that it has a crucial part in making the
whole plot up so steady though some of it can be reduced to shorted sizes. It
seems like directors were keeping the best for later so patience maybe a good
idea.
Finally keeping a note about
performances and cinematography both are very well made. Ethan Hawk who plays
the time travelling agent does a fine job at it but the real talent is with
Sarah Snook who plays the other character. You will not be impressed of both
performances instantly but once the show goes knee deep things will looks
different. All in all Predestination is a must watch for Sci Fi fans and
certain psychological thriller hungry fans.
Genre: Sci Fi | Thriller
Directors: The Spierig Brothers
-Priyantha Bandara
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