Next
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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.
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- flavo43December 11, 2025Next (2007) is a loose adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s work, and like many attempts to translate his ideas to film, it struggles to find the right balance between concept and execution. The premise—following a man who can see two minutes into the future—has enormous potential, but the film’s tone is shaped heavily by its casting. Nicolas Cage, while a talented actor with an impressive range, feels misaligned with this particular interpretation. His performance leans too unhinged for a story that might have benefited from a more grounded, serious lead, especially given the post‑9/11 themes of surveillance, terrorism, and moral ambiguity. The result is a film that feels uneven, with strong ideas overshadowed by tonal inconsistency. Though entertaining in moments, Next never fully embraces the depth of its source material, leaving viewers wondering what a more restrained adaptation might have achieved.
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Next was released on April 25, 2007.
Next was directed by Lee Tamahori.
Next has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Next was produced by Todd Garner, Norman Golightly, Arne Schmidt, Graham King, Nicolas Cage.
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.
The key characters in Next are Cris Johnson / Frank Cadillac (Nicolas Cage), Callie Ferris (Julianne Moore), Liz Cooper (Jessica Biel).
Next is rated PG-13.
Next is an Action, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
Next has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.
Next had a budget of $70M.
Next has made $76.1M at the box office.