Push

"One push can change everything."

2009 1h 51m EN

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6.2

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23%

ROTTEN

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METACRITIC

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6.1

IMDB

★6.2TMDB · 2,529🥫23%Rotten Tomatoes●36Metacritic★6.1IMDB · 119,206

Science FictionActionAdventureThriller

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After his father, an assassin, is brutally murdered, Nick Gant vows revenge on Division, the covert government agency that dabbles in psychic warfare and experimental drugs. Hiding in Hong Kong's underworld, Nick assembles a band of rogue psychics dedicated to destroying Division. Together with Cassie, a teenage clairvoyant, Nick goes in search of a missing girl and a stolen suitcase that could be the key to accomplishing their mutual goal.

“One push can change everything.”

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Cast

Chris Evans
Nick Gant
Dakota Fanning
Cassie Holmes
Camilla Belle
Kira Hudson
Djimon Hounsou
Henry Carver
Cliff Curtis
Hook Waters
Ming-Na Wen
Emily Hu
Joel Gretsch
Nick's Father
Nate Mooney
Pinky Stein

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul McGuigan
Writers: David Bourla, Wai Cheung
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul McGuigan, shot by Peter Sova. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Neil Davidge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicolas Trembasiewicz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning and Camilla Belle carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One push can change everything.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0465580 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul McGuigan directs. Peter Sova behind the camera. Neil Davidge scores. Nicolas Trembasiewicz cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 17 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Paul McGuigan, shot by Peter Sova. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Neil Davidge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nicolas Trembasiewicz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning and Camilla Belle carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "One push can change everything.".
8IMDB entry: tt0465580 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Peter Sova
Original score: Neil Davidge
Editing: Nicolas Trembasiewicz
Production design: François Séguin
Costume design: Nina Proctor
Makeup / hair: Mike Smithson
Sound: Paula Fairfield
Stunt coordinator: Nick Powell
Runtime: 111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $38,000,000
Box office: $49,678,401
Return: 131% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Push (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes: 23% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 36/100
IMDB rating: 6.1/10 · 119,206 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Sundance Special Jury Prize for Acting
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic

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Wuchak2019-04-29
★ 6/10
People with various mental abilities fighting each other in Hong Kong over a suitcase Three individuals with mind powers in Hong Kong (Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning & Camilla Belle) vie with agents of a shadowy government agency called the Division over a mysterious suitcase. The super powers include pushers, who can push thoughts into other’s minds; movers, who have the power of telekinesis; watchers, who are seers; sniffers, who can find others; shadowers, who can block watchers and sniffers; screamers, who can attack through shrieks; and more. Djimon Hounsou plays the head agent of the Division. “Push” (2009) is a thriller that combines the style and themes of “Lucy” (2014) with the surreal take on a major Asian city of “Lost in Translation” (2003). Imagine the abilities of Professor X, Jean Grey and Magneto of the “X-Men” flicks, but without the costumes and superhero trappings, and you’d have a good idea of “Push.” The setting of Hong Kong is a highlight, but it focuses mostly on the working class underbelly rather than the posh areas of Tokyo seen in “Lost in Translation.” The style is hip and kinetic, like “Lucy” and “Eye of the Beholder” (1998), and the film does a good job of keeping the complicated elements understandable to the viewer. There’s also a quality score/soundtrack. Yet it’s the least of all these pics mentioned. The story’s just not as engrossing, but it’s not too far off either. The Division is suggestive of MK Ultra on steroids. The film runs 1 hour, 51 minutes and was shot in Hong Kong. GRADE: B-

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