Hasn’t this already happened?

“What if you had to tell someone the most important thing in the world but you knew they’d never believe you?” This is the memorable line from the trailers of the movie Déjà Vu. Directed by Tony Scott, this action flick follows ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) as he tries to solve a heinous crime. During his investigations, Carlin is lead through both space and time trying to save lives, find love, and stop a crazed criminal all in a couple of days.

After an explosion on a ferry in post-Katrina New Orleans, Carlin is in a chase to find the bomber. During his investigation however, circumstances bring other events of the day to his attention. He then finds himself not only looking for a bomber, but also for a murderer. He ends up searching back through time to save the dead woman as well as the hundreds of people that die in the explosion.

This movie challenges everything I view as reality. It touches on moral and ethical topics dealing with time travel and what would be acceptable if it were possible. I like the fact that risks are taken and both good and bad results are shown when people make decisions that could be deemed morally or ethically wrong.

While watching the movie I was beginning to get frustrated because of the lack of déjà vu moments. However, the movie redeems itself by the end with a moment that makes your jaw drop. I won’t give too many details away for those of us who haven’t seen it yet. Overall I’d recommend this movie. It keeps your attention from beginning to end if not quite with suspense then with the scientific marvels they have to show off.