Premonition (2007/I)

Director:

Mennan Yapo

Writer (WGA):

Bill Kelly (written by)

Release Date:

16 March 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Reality is only a nightmare away

Plot:

Depressed housewife learns her husband was killed in a car accident the day previously, awakens the next morning to find him alive and well at home, and then awakens the next day after to a world in which he is still dead.

Plot Keywords:

Car | Car Accident | Housewife | Sheriff | Nightmare

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Sandra Bullock	...	Linda Hanson
Julian McMahon	...	Jim Hanson
Shyann McClure	...	Megan Hanson
Courtney Taylor Burness	...	Bridgette Hanson
Nia Long	...	Annie
Marc Macaulay	...	Sheriff Reilly
Kate Nelligan	...	Joanne
Irene Ziegler	...	Mrs. Quinn
Phillip DeVona	...	Funeral Attendant
Ritchie Montgomery	...	Funeral Attendant
Matt Moore	...	Young Priest
Amber Valletta	...	Claire
Peter Stormare	...	Dr. Roth
Laurel Whitsett	...	School Aide
Kristin Ketterer	...	Receptionist

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some violent content, disturbing images, thematic material and brief language.

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

Certification:

Ireland:15A | UK:12A | Netherlands:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Brazil:12 | Finland:K-11 | Norway:11 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Argentina:13 | Germany:12 (cut) | Sweden:11 | Malaysia:U | Czech Republic:12 | Canada:14A (Manitoba) | Denmark:15 | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42764) | France:U | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Minden, Louisiana, USA

Company:

TriStar Pictures

Trivia:

The film was supposed to be shot in New Orleans, but Hurricane 'Katrina' forced the filmmakers to choose another location.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Linda is writing out the calendar, and adds the red "CUTS" element to Tuesday, you can see a red entry on the adjacent-to-the-right day (Wednesday). But when the camera again looks in from the top, Wednesday is clear.

Quotes:

Father Kennedy: Everyday we are alive can be a miracle.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Biography: Sandra Bullock: In the Driver's Seat" (2005)

Bullock Stands Out In A Below Average Thriller

Even though 'Premonition' is a remake, it starts off quite well by creating the suspense but as the story proceeds, we are presented with more plot holes (the scar on the daughter's face was absent on Wednesday but she crashed into glass on Tuesday) and towards the end it all becomes ridiculously messy. It is quite well shot and Sandra Bullock does a commendable job carrying the whole film. However the writing is a letdown and the background score acts as a spoiler. The supporting cast does not stand out much as they are not given much to do. Julian McMahon is quite okay. 'Premonition' pretty much turns out just to be another one of those thrillers that one can watch once and then forget. Towards the end, the writer throws in the religious angle (Bullock's character was not portrayed as someone religious or one who lost faith, thus this does not quite fit) which looks forced and of course the usual Hollywood ending. It is not exactly a boring film as one would sit through it till the end. Mostly because we are interested to know what happens to Linda (Bullock makes us care about her). Other than that, the film creates a mood that keeps the viewer somewhat involved.