Directed by:
Stephen SommersScreenplay:
Stephen SommersCinematography:
Mitchell AmundsenComposer:
John SwihartCast:
Anton Yelchin, Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, Addison Timlin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Melissa Ordway, Casey Messer, Grizelda Quintana, Leonor Varela, Lilly Roberson (more)VOD (2)
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Odd Thomas (Anton Yelchin) is a normal guy in a small town who spends his days working as a chef. What many people don't know, however, is that Odd Thomas can see dead people. When he discovers he possesses these clairvoyant powers, he begins working with police chief Wyatt Porter (Willem Dafoe) to help get the bad guys off the streets. When an encounter with a mysterious man leads him to believe his town is in danger of being attacked by black magic, Odd Thomas sets out to do all he can to protect his beloved town. (Metrodome Distribution)
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I enjoyed this mysterious and entertaining thriller, which I inexplicably missed back then, and it's cool. Odd is a likable character with the ability to see the dead and prevent tragedies. When the "Bodachs", harbingers of death, start appearing in town, he senses that a major disaster is approaching. The film nicely blends genres, from comedy, romance, and thriller to mystery and action. It's a bit disappointing that it doesn't particularly excel in any aspect, but it's still enjoyable to watch. The plot is interesting and captivating, and it offers a few surprises, and an action-packed finale. It's an entertaining movie, although its runtime of two hours and the relatively unexpected sad ending may somewhat detract from it. 6.5/10.
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For budgetary reasons, Stephen Sommers took a break from digital megalomania and made this rather enjoyable, brisk, slightly horror spectacle. The jump scares are not stunningly original, but everything has the right atmosphere, the action scenes are not lacking swing (especially the opening and the finale are great), and there are plenty of visual effects to enjoy. Moreover, the script doesn't skip out on the humor and the duo of Anton Yelchin and Addison Timlin is very likeable. So why not?
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