IMDb > Next (2007)
Next
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips
Photos (see all 42 | slideshow) Videos (see all 17)
Next (2007) -- A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack.
Next (2007) -- Clip: One Way Out Of This
Next (2007) -- Behind the Scenes: Moore and Cage Under Car
Next (2007) -- Interview: Julianne Moore On Similarities Between Next And Today's World
Next (2007) -- A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack.

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   41,615 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writers (WGA):
Gary Goldman (screenplay) and
Jonathan Hensleigh (screenplay) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Next on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
27 April 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
If you can see the future, you can save it.
Plot:
A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Shrek Gets Set To Stomp Spidey
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 15 May 2007)
Spidey Takes a Dive But Remains Overhead
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 May 2007)
User Comments:
Good. Not cheesy, Not overblown. Just pretty darn good. more (273 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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 ... 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 Chun ... Davis
Patricia Prata ... Showgirl
more

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, and some language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | French | German
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS
Certification:
Ireland:12A | Finland:K-15 | Netherlands:12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Norway:15 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42014) | Malaysia:U | Sweden:11 | Denmark:11 | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | France:U | Portugal:M/12 | Germany:16 | South Africa:10V (DVD rating) | UK:12 (DVD rating) | UK:12A (original rating) | South Africa:13V (original rating) | Hong Kong:IIA | Argentina:13 | Italy:T | Australia:M
Filming Locations:
Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA more
Company:
Initial Entertainment Group (IEG) more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The film's translation in Russia is "The Prophet" more
Goofs:
Errors in geography: The characters visit the Indian village of Supai, Arizona, and two of the associated waterfalls, Havasu and Mooney. In the film it appears that they park their car and walk to these locations in regular street clothes and very quickly. In actuality the village of Supai is 8 miles (through the desert) from the parking lot. Havasu falls is another 2 miles beyond that and Mooney falls is 2 more miles plus a nearly straight vertical climb of 150-200 feet to the bottom. Accomplishing this trip, at the very least, would require carrying a water supply and wearing appropriate boots and clothing. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Emcee: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the man who knows what you're going to do before you do it. The amazing Frank Cadillac!
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Visualizing the Next Move (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Asi Sera more

FAQ

Which Philip K. Dick story is this movie based on?
more

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
174 out of 295 people found the following comment useful.
Good. Not cheesy, Not overblown. Just pretty darn good., 28 April 2007
8/10
Author: BroadswordCallinDannyBoy from Boston, MA

Cris Johnson has the ability to see 2 minutes into his own future. He works a low-level magic act in Las Vegas with this secret ability and also makes money gambling. However, an FBI Agent sees his uncanny ability to foresee the immediate future and tries to get him to foil a terrorist plot.

The basic plot outline above isn't wholly exciting and can initially smell of outdated Cold War plot lines. And seeing that it is in the hands of Hollywood in the form of big budget action vehicle it will definitely turn many viewers off. The recent highly contrived sci-fi action movie "Deja Vu" is also another potential unfair strike against this movie. But, be clear of doubt, this film is actually good and it succeeds in being intriguing and not cheesy at the same time - completely unlike the "Deja Vu." "Next" leaves a lot to the audience's imagination and certain things are there just for you to accept on the basis that this is a movie - no lengthy pseudo-science speeches here. The movie also makes very good use of computer effects - there aren't many and the few that there are, aren't awful looking like director Lee Tamahori's last feature "XXX: The State of the Union." Johnson's clairvoyance is shown in a clever way and the story takes several nice turns. There is the stock Hollywood romantic angle here, but cheesiness is mercifully spared as it is not over done, but actually played out humorously in certain scenes.

Then the kicker is the ending, which I dare not give away, and it is a real breath of fresh air. It leaves you a lot to think about and that ultimately ends this film with, not a bang which many people might expect from a big-budget action-fest. No, definitely not a bang, but a hum. That hum will stay with you for a while after you finish watching as you think about what happened and what may still happen. --- 8/10

Rated PG-13 for violence

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (273 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Next (2007)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
I don't like the feeling of being fooled yvdlhq
I don't like... iernus
The bad guys comitting a suicide? (spoilers) KayserSoze
Favourite Time Travel Movies iamnot-5
Not a bad movie at all pete-489
Sequel? ptrick-539-292165
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Live Free or Die Hard The Kingdom V for Vendetta Commando Casino Royale
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.