PUSH **½

Paul McGuigan directed this sci-fi thriller starring: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, and Djimon Hounsou. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, brief strong language, smoking and a scene of teen drinking. Run time is one hour and fifty-one minutes.

A tale set in the near future about the deadly world of psychic espionage where artificially enhanced paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the future, create new realities and kill without ever touching their victims. Against this setting, a young man (Evans), his girl friend (Belle) and a teenage girl (Fanning) take on a clandestine agency (led by Hounsou) in a race against time that will determine the future of civilization.

As I've said before, I like sci-fi so I was partial to this film before it ever started. While the plotting could have used some work, especially the ending, I was pleased with what I saw. Evans, Belle and especially Fanning are fine in their roles with Fanning putting everyone on notice she will be an acting talent to be reckoned with in the future. The pacing is excellent, with the protagonists constantly on the move, and the production values and special effects are quite impressive. This is never going to win any awards but if you're looking for an action "fix" this will do the job nicely. Due to the special effects this film will be enjoyed best in a large theatre with good sound.