This ain’t NBC’s Heroes
“Movers.” “Pushers.” “Watchers.” These code names are but a few on a list of many assigned to people gifted with extraordinary powers. Powers like moving objects with their minds, or influencing people’s thoughts, these are powers I’d covet, though there are plenty more that make me second guess my wish list. Governments around the world have investigated the use of paranormal abilities against their enemies, as the Nazis did with varied results around 1945. But what if a government found a way to harness these abilities to create paranormal operatives? This is where Push takes you as a clandestine agency called The Division has done just that.
Chris Evans (Fantastic Four) is Nick Gant, a “mover,” who’s been on the run from Division almost all his life. Unfortunately for him, staying in hiding is not in his future thanks to Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a thirteen year old “watcher” who sees him helping her find a briefcase Division wants very badly. Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, The Island) plays Henry Carver a Division agent, who is also a powerful “pusher,” to spearhead the recovery of the briefcase.
The story starts off a little cliche with the whole “clandestine agency building special soldiers” schtick, but really, how many angles can you use for a story like this? Thankfully, the cliches end there as Push takes you on an enjoyable action ride as Evans and company have to stay ahead of Division and their “watchers” – who can see into the future. Fanning brings her A-game to Push while managing not to steal the scenes she shares with Evans. Her and Hounsou are quickly landing themselves on my list of favorite actors.
Push will definately find itself into my blu-ray collection. I’d advise running to see it before it stops showing in theatres.
