When george malley travolta learns he has telekinetic powers it is freaky. In fact, this actor has been through things that some people cant even begin to imagine. John travolta movie bombs at box office what is new movie about. Cnn travolta taps creative second wind in phenomenon. If john keeps it up, ill have to fight him in rocky iv, stallone jokes. Sep 24, 2019 john travolta and his wife kelly preston are considered one of the strongest couples in hollywood, but that doesnt mean they havent had their fair share of troubles. George malley travolta is a nice, pleasant man who runs a garage in a small town. With john travolta often finding his personal life plastered all over the media, and the loss of one of their children, life has often gotten the famous couple down. I think the part where grease gets a bad rap is that it was probably played around you for so long its annoying to even think about. The crew filmed for a month in fall 1995 on sacramento street, as well as at places such as a bar, apple orchard, county courthouse, a park, and a lawyers office.
Slowly but surely, much to the surprise of not only himself but also those who know him in his small hometown, george begins to exhibit a heightened sense of knowledge and awareness. Phenomenon is a simple story of a man played by john travolta who begins to have extraordinary intelligence and abilities. Designed for adult contemporary listeners, the soundtrack to the john travolta movie phenomenon has a crosssection of singersongwriters, mellow blues, and synthesized soulinflected pop. He talks as if he were johns proud older brother, and travolta, who has a tendency toward hero worship, plays along. Rent phenomenon 1996 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix.
Dec 17, 2017 stayin alive by the bee gees was just one of the hit songs from the classic disco film saturday night fever starring john travolta. Is the movie phenomenon staring john travolta based on a. With his newfound knowledge, george astounds everyone in town. Nov 20, 2014 john travolta was in the dark, with no hits coming of in a long amount of time. Its phenomenal success exceeded everyones expectations, and far from ushering disco out the door, the film reignited the disco craze. Yesterday marked a big birthday for the movie, reason. I love john travolta and robert duvall in this movie. Jun, 2019 i am confident in saying that of all the phenomenal things that olivia has done throughout her career, she is instantly remembered for her work in the 1978 movie grease. He becomes a genius, even showing an ability to move objects with his mind. I think they may have heightened his senses a bit much but who knows. John travolta met kelly preston on the set of the experts, back in 1987. John travolta, kyra sedgwick, forest whitaker, robert. John travoltas latest film is heading for a box office bombing in the us following its debut. Kelly preston talks playing victoria gotti, husband john.
John travolta celebrity profile check out the latest john travolta photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Movie couples famous couples actor quotes movie quotes john travolta films robbie robertson kyra sedgwick fantasy romance. I am not a massive fan of john but this film is really worth watching as the subject is a little different and its not a normal love story, even my boyfriend liked it. She costarred john travolta, and they both did an incredible job. Those who cant will find this stickysweet wallow a bit. Rent swordfish starring john travolta and hugh jackman on dvd and bluray. Starring john travolta, hugh jackman, halle berry, don cheadle its like riding tandem on a lion with halle berry from swordfish. The bar scenes were filmed in the old shanghai, which is now auburn ale house. John travolta, forest whitaker, robert duvall, brent spiner, kyra sedgwick. An atrocious movie starring john travolta, in the lead up to his fullblown scientology days. Phenomenon is a 1996 american romantic fantasy drama film directed by jon turteltaub, written by gerald di pego, and starring john travolta, kyra sedgwick, forest whitaker, robert duvall, and jeffrey demunn. Jun 19, 2017 phenomenon 1996 an ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has superintelligence and telekinesis. Olivia not only acted in the movie, she was also a huge part of the soundtrack as well.
Even funnier when he freaks out the doctor robert duvall phenomenal movie. I attribute its existence to the film powder, which came out a few years ago, and i am honestly. Phenomenon 1996 trailer john travolta kyra sedgwick youtube. Soon he realizes his intelligence is way beyond average he comes up with groundbreaking inventions and even exhibits telekinesis. When saturday night fever opened in december of 1977 it was an immediate smash hit. They say youre only as good as your last movie so travolta may have thought his. Sep 02, 2019 john travoltas latest film is heading for a box office bombing in the us following its debut.
I am confident in saying that of all the phenomenal things that olivia has done throughout her career, she is instantly remembered for her work in the 1978 movie grease. Confused travolta is a photoshop meme based on a cutout image of the american actor john travolta as featured in the 1994 black comedy crime film pulp fiction. Cale, taj mahal, and a duet between aaron neville and robbie robertson the standout track is. A smalltown auto mechanic of average intelligence suffers a mysterious mishap and suddenly becomes the worlds smartest man in this touching, some say, capraesque drama. Enter george malley travolta, get shorty, a simple farmer, who one day is overcome by a flash of light in the sky of unknown origin and purpose. Then, came a movie which saved his professional career and handed him an oscar nomination. Phenomenon is a fantasy about superintelligence that works best if you can switch off your brain. Hollywood favorite john travolta stars in this acclaimed, uplifting story of an ordinary man transformed by extraordinary events. When he gets up the next morning, he finds himself a genius. Out of all the contributors which include such heavy hitters as peter gabriel, bryan ferry, john hiatt, j. John travoltas private life has been at the center of many a media storm, but with so many romantic connections, its hard to keep track of his latest love interest. The gas station was fake, and built in front of the u. Aug 29, 2019 twentyfive years ago, pulp fiction resuscitated john travoltas career.
Stayin alive by the bee gees was just one of the hit songs from the classic disco film saturday night fever starring john travolta. John travolta stars in this tale about a smalltown mechanic who suddenly. Much of the movie centers on the ways in which people react to the new and. Phenomenon easily one of my favorite sleeper films. Phenomenon with john travolta john travolta, phenomenon movie. Phenomenon 1996 trailer john travolta kyra sedgwick. Add john travolta or nic cage, they come in, film gets greenlit, gets some press based on their star power, they demand half the budget and basically strut around set like kings.
John travolta and kyra sedgwick in phenomenon 1996 jon turteltaub in. Poster for the 1996 movie phenomenon starring john travolta with kyra sedgwick, forest whitaker, and robert duvall. Youre the one that i want by john travolta and olivia newtonjohn. Plot summary on his birthday, mechanic george malley john travolta sees a flash of light and proceeds to exhibit extraordinary mental abilities. Most known for his phenomenal roles in incredibly successful films, including pulp fiction, saturday night fever, grease, hairspray, and from paris with love, john travolta is one of the most recognizable actors in the world. Twentyfive years ago, pulp fiction resuscitated john travoltas career.
He becomes a genius, even showing an ability to move objects. Doc brunder robert duvall mooned george malley john travolta from the window of then, tsudas store. Phenomenon 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Both the leads were good singers and dancers, both had quiet good vocals and not to mention their acting capabilities. Phenomenon 1996 an ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has superintelligence and telekinesis. Is travoltas phenomenal moviestar run finally finished. Jul 06, 1996 new york cnn movie star john travoltas career has twice been categorized as phenomenal once in the days of welcome back kotter and saturday night fever and again in the 90s with.
See more ideas about movies, john travolta and phenomenon movie. The isomorphisms between the cos teachings and some of the themes in phenomenon are a bit disconcerting, but i digress. But, hey, if all this were to take place in a movie, it would seem perfectly believable. For coeur dalenes ellen travolta, grease still is the. Do you have any new or corrected filming details to add. Phenomenon is a film about a simple man, george malley john travolta who begins to see life in a new way after a bizarre experience on his 37th birthday. A strange light in the sky gives smalltown mechanic john travolta paranormal powers in this feelgood scifi fable from director jon. Evans, jon turteltaub, phedon papamichael, gerald dipego. This 1997 movie saw nicolas cage and john travolta acting alongside each other, but also.
On his birthday, mechanic george malley john travolta sees a flash of light and proceeds to exhibit extraordinary mental abilities. Especially if john travolta were the guy to whom it is. Ultimately the protagonist moves on to help people, after discarding all concern over his giving nature and peoples. This film i think was under estimated when it first came out. You know, the headlines portrayed john and victoria gotti as the first couple of organized crime, but in the new movie, gotti, kelly presten and her husband, john travolta show how they handled. I forgot the name of the disease, but you see the flashes of light and your senses heighten. On the night of his birthday party, george sees a bright flash and is knocked to the ground. New york cnn movie star john travoltas career has twice been categorized as phenomenal once in the days of welcome back kotter and saturday night fever and again in.
Theres no denying that john travolta is now an acting legend, but it hasnt always been an easy ride to the top. The phenomenon soundtrack is a compilation album by various artists released for reprise records, who contributed to the music score of the 1996 american romantic fantasy drama film phenomenon, starring john travolta. Phenomenon centers on small town mechanic and bachelor farmer george malley john travolta, who, on his 37th birthday, wonders if life has passed him by. As his intelligence grows, he becomes an outcast in his own town. John travolta really does play a good character and it shows he does have some acting skills other than dancing. Hollywood favorite john travolta swordfish, pulp fiction stars in this acclaimed, uplifting story of an ordinary man transformed by extraordinary events. Jul 15, 2019 recently, john travolta decided to come out and set the record straight putting an end to rumors and speculation. On the night of his 37th birthday, george malley travolta is knocked to the ground by a mysterious, blinding light. Yes, i understand that phenomenon is fiction, yet it is a film that gently tugs on what.
John travolta finally breaks his silence page 4 history a2z. First of all this movie is simply fantastic and phenomenal. Deals with the attainment of supernatural powers after being struck by lightning out of a seemingly clear sky. On knowing the phenomenal energi of paul williams tell it. Love looked as though it would blossom, but there was the small issue that kelly was already married.
What he had to say was fascinating a love for a lifetime. The owners then whitewashed everything, including six feet of a tree in the middle of the yard. John travolta was in the dark, with no hits coming of in a long amount of time. John travolta film the fanatic bombs at us box office. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The soundtrack features performances by international music stars including eric clapton, bryan ferry and peter gabriel, and went on to be a highselling soundtrack release. Not based on a true story, but is based on the medical condition he suffered in the movie.
It was pulp fiction, youve got to see this phenomenal piece of work by th. On the night of his 37th birthday, george malley travolta is knocked to the ground by a mysterious, blinding light and suddenly develops amazing mental abilities. The main part of the movie was filmed in old town, auburn, california. Rent phenomenon 1996 starring john travolta and forest whitaker on dvd and bluray. Moose is an eccentric special needs character whos obsessed with a movie star. Then one night, hes knocked down by a mysterious bright light. Now, after decades of hits, hes stuck in a straighttovideo void. He rose to fame in the mid70s and soon found his love for real estate and airplanes. Mar 07, 2020 most known for his phenomenal roles in incredibly successful films, including pulp fiction, saturday night fever, grease, hairspray, and from paris with love, john travolta is one of the most recognizable actors in the world. Twentyfive years ago, pulp fiction resuscitated john travolta s career. Agent investigates the disappearance of a legendary army ranger drill sergeant and several of his cadets during a training exercise gone. Watching that movie, if youve never seen it before, you wont have a single complaint.
John travolta film the fanatic bombs at us box office bbc news. Phenomenon is a 1996 american romantic fantasy drama film directed by jon turteltaub, written by gerald di pego, and starring john travolta, kyra sedgwick, forest whitaker, robert duvall. Thanks to her brother, john, coeur dalenes ellen travolta left had. This has caused the lights and stimulated georges phenomenal brain functions. Brunder robert duvall that he has a massive brain tumor. I know im in the minority here, but i think grease, starring john travolta and olivia newton john, is a perfect movie. John travoltas performance phenomenal in phenomenon the. Phenomenon john travolta is george malley and kyra sedgwick is lace pennamin who find love, but almost too late. Emmy primetime, outstanding supporting actor in a limited series or movie for the people v. Jan 09, 2019 on knowing the phenomenal energi of paul williams. George wishes to help people, but the government wants to take him in for observation.