Next (2007)
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
Next is a American science fiction action thriller film directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, and Peter Falk. The film’s original script was loosely based on the 1954 science fiction short story “The Golden Man” by Philip K. Dick. The film tells the story of Cris Johnson, a small-time magician based in Las Vegas, who has limited precognition; his ability allows him to see into the very immediate future. His gift makes him not only a target of a highly motivated and heavily armed group of terrorists, but also wanted by the FBI to help them fight those same terrorists.
Cris Johnson can see into his future. He can only see two minutes ahead, with the exception of a vision he once had of a woman walking into a diner. Knowing no details other than the time, he goes to the diner twice each day at 8:09 to await her arrival. He works as a small-time magician in Las Vegas, where he supplements his income with gambling, using his powers to win medium amounts against the house.
Cris draws the attention of FBI agent Callie Ferris, who has figured out his ability and wants to stop Russian terrorists from detonating a nuclear weapon. Before she can approach Cris, his gambling draws the attention of casino security. Using his ability to forecast the actions of his pursuers, he eludes them and the Las Vegas police. Ferris tracks Cris to his location, but he escapes after foreseeing her arrival. Later that night, the casino’s security chief is approached by two of the terrorists, is interrogated about Johnson and is then killed.
Director: Lee Tamahori
Writers: Gary Goldman (screenplay screen story), Jonathan Hensleigh (screenplay), Paul Bernbaum (screenplay), Philip K. Dick (novel)
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, Peter Falk, José Zúñiga
Cast:
| Nicolas Cage | … | Cris Johnson |
| Julianne Moore | … | Callie Ferris |
| Jessica Biel | … | Liz Cooper |
| Thomas Kretschmann | … | Mr. Smith |
| Tory Kittles | … | Cavanaugh |
| José Zúñiga | … | Security Chief Roybal (as Jose Zuniga) |
| Jim Beaver | … | NSA Director Wisdom |
| Jason Butler Harner | … | Jeff Baines |
| Michael Trucco | … | Kendall |
| Enzo Cilenti | … | Mr. Jones |
| Laetitia Danielle | … | Miss Brown |
| Nicolas Pajon | … | Mr. Green |
| Sergej Trifunovic | … | Mr. White |
| Charles Rahi Chun | … | Davis (as Charles Chun) |
| Patricia Prata | … | Showgirl |
| Jon Hughes | … | Emcee |
| Jack Ong | … | Man from Korea |
| Alice Kim Cage | … | Girl with Necklace |
| Edith Fields | … | Old Lady in Casino |
| Lorilynn Failor | … | Blackjack Dealer |
| Jessica Barth | … | Pretty Blonde |
| Logan Christopher | … | Blonde’s Boyfriend |
| Richard Kay | … | Drunk Man |
| Bonita Friedericy | … | Cashier Girl |
| Danny Downey | … | Gunman |
| Michael Runyard | … | Security Guard |
| Peter Falk | … | Irv |
| Adam Lieberman | … | Diner Manager |
| Miranda Frigon | … | Diner Waitress |
| Max Lee | … | Shadow Tech |
| Sam Kim | … | Shadow Tech |
| Thomas Siyuja Sr. | … | Shaman |
| Mavis Jones | … | Havasupai Child |
| Nuce Marshall | … | Havasupai Child |
| Dimitri Watahomigie | … | Havasupai Child |
| Kaynece Watahomigie | … | Havasupai Child |
| Paul Rae | … | Road Crew Foreman |
| Hinetoa | … | Dead Girl |
| Jeff Michael | … | Self |
| Lisa Joyner | … | Self |
| Dean Cudworth | … | JTTF Sniper Agent |
| Chris Palermo | … | SWAT Commander |
| John T. Scanlon | … | Helicopter Pilot (as John Scanlon) |
| Rio Ahn | … | Shadow Tech (uncredited) |
| Patrick Bautista | … | Shadow Tech (uncredited) |
| Lisa Hoyle | … | Blonde Cashier Girl (uncredited) |
| Madeline McCuskey | … | Claire (uncredited) |
| Marianne Mills | … | Casino player (uncredited) |
| Nicole Netsen | … | JTTF Agent (uncredited) |
| Jamie Santos | … | Casino Goer (uncredited) |
| Rocky Self | … | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Peter Weireter | … | FBI HRT Leader (uncredited) |
| Shane Daniel Wood | … | Bomb Squad (uncredited) |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia