Poetic Film Review: Déjà Vu (2006)

In Déjà Vu, a film of science fiction and suspense,
A ferry explodes in New Orleans, a tragedy to mention.
A terrorist bomb kills hundreds, a scene of despair,
But ATF agent Carlin is tasked to investigate with care.

The body of Claire Kuchever, a victim of the blast,
Raises questions of how she died, before the explosion came so fast.
An autopsy reveals her death was before the time,
And Carlin's curiosity is piqued, a mystery to unwind.

The surveillance device, a secret project of the state,
Can record and replay events, four days prior to the date.
Carlin follows Claire's last days, in search of the truth,
And discovers the device's power, to send messages to the youth.

A time machine, in essence, allowing Carlin to change,
The past to save Claire's life, defying the laws of range.
Yet, the film's predictability leaves viewers unsurprised,
As the plot unfolds, and the villain's motives are derided.

Hollywood conventions dictate the main antagonist's role,
A white, right-wing patriot, a tired stereotype to unfold.
And the romantic lead, a dark-skinned woman, a requirement of the times,
A Denzel Washington love interest, not quite within the lines.

Despite these limitations, the film stands strong,
Tony Scott's direction, a testament to his artistic song.
The actors perform well, the pacing is just right,
But Déjà Vu's predictability, will linger in the night.

As viewers watch the credits roll, the feeling of déjà vu,
A sense of familiarity, as Source Code's premise comes through.
A film with similar themes, five years later in time,
Déjà Vu's echoes linger, a memory of cinematic rhyme.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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