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Jul 3, 1996 · The opening titles of “Phenomenon” plant a sly idea that the film does nothing to discourage. We see the star-filled sky, and then the letters of the title settle into place with a subtle whoosh. We pick up “Close Encounters” vibes.
On his birthday, mechanic George Malley (John Travolta) sees a flash of light and proceeds to exhibit extraordinary mental abilities. He becomes a genius, even showing an ability to move objects ...
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Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Gerald Di Pego, in which an amiable, small-town everyman is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers.
User Reviews. "Phenomenon" is about a small town auto mechanic (Travolta) who experiences something he can only describe as being "light" and suddenly has peculiar powers such as being able to learn to speak Portuguese in 20 minutes or understanding Dianetics.
Jul 3, 1996 · Phenomenon: Directed by Jon Turteltaub. With John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall. An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
A deeply satisfying movie directed by Jon Turteltaub that celebrates the bounties and the mystery of the human spirit. Full Review | Mar 13, 2002. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the...
Gentle tearjerker about sudden mental superpowers. Read Common Sense Media's Phenomenon review, age rating, and parents guide.
Jul 3, 1996 · Phenomenon. Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 17 Critic Reviews. 42. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 112 User Ratings. 8.0. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review.
Phenomenon is a 1996 American romantic fantasy drama film directed by Jon Turteltaub, written by Gerald Di Pego, and starring John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall, and Jeffrey DeMunn.
Showing 17 Critic Reviews. 75. Chicago Sun-Times. It's about change, acceptance and love, and it rounds those three bases very nicely, even if it never quite gets to home. Read More. By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW. 75. Christian Science Monitor.
