Déjà Vu (2006 film)
Déjà Vu is a 2006 American science fiction action thriller film directed by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, and Val Kilmer. The film centers on ATF agent Doug Carlin, who investigates a bombing in New Orleans and uses experimental technology to view the past, attempting to prevent the catastrophe.
Plot Summary
The film opens with a devastating ferry bombing in New Orleans. Agent Carlin is assigned to the case and given access to a classified experimental technology that allows him to "see" a limited time window into the past. Using this technology, he witnesses events leading up to the bombing, identifying a potential suspect and the bomber's accomplice. The investigation leads him down a path of uncovering a conspiracy and racing against time to prevent the bombing. Carlin's obsession with saving the victim, Claire Kuchever, and solving the case complicates his personal life and his professional duties. The film culminates in a tense and action-packed climax as he attempts to avert the tragedy while grappling with the ethical and temporal paradoxes presented by the technology.
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Agent Doug Carlin
- Paula Patton as Claire Kuchever
- Val Kilmer as Agent Al Archer
- Jim Caviezel as Jack
- Adam Goldberg as Agent Miller
Production
The film was produced by Tony Scott Productions and distributed by Touchstone Pictures. Filming took place primarily in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Reception
''Déjà Vu'' received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics praised the film's suspenseful plot and Washington's performance, while some criticized its scientific implausibilities and convoluted narrative. The film was a box office success.
Legacy
''Déjà Vu'' is considered a notable example of Tony Scott's signature stylistic filmmaking, characterized by rapid editing, vibrant visuals, and a high-octane energy. The film’s exploration of temporal paradoxes and the ethical implications of manipulating the past has also resonated with audiences.