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政府に特殊能力者として開発された人間と、彼らの能力を利用したい当局との攻防を描くSFサイキック・アクション。『ラッキーナンバー7』の俊英ポール・マクギガンが、第二次世界大戦時に実際に育成されていたという超能力スパイの逸話を基に映画化。主演は、『ファンタスティック・フォー ［超能力ユニット］』のクリス・エヴァンスと『宇宙戦争』のダコタ・ファニング。葛藤（かっとう）する能力者の姿や、スタイリッシュなアクションに注目。
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製作費: $38,000,000 (57億円)
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監督: Paul McGuigan
脚本: David Bourla
音楽: Neil Davidge
制作: David Bourla / Bruce Davey / Michael Ohoven
撮影監督: Peter Sova
制作会社: Summit Entertainment / Icon Productions / Infinity Features
***People with various mental abilities fighting each other in Hong Kong over a suitcase*** Three individuals with mind powers in Hong Kong (Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning & Camilla Belle) vie with agents of a shadowy government agency called the Division over a mysterious suitcase. The super powers include pushers, who can push thoughts into other’s minds; movers, who have the power of telekinesis; watchers, who are seers; sniffers, who can find others; shadowers, who can block watchers and sniffers; screamers, who can attack through shrieks; and more. Djimon Hounsou plays the head agent of the Division. “Push” (2009) is a thriller that combines the style and themes of “Lucy” (2014) with the surreal take on a major Asian city of “Lost in Translation” (2003). Imagine the abilities of Professor X, Jean Grey and Magneto of the “X-Men” flicks, but without the costumes and superhero trappings, and you’d have a good idea of “Push.” The setting of Hong Kong is a highlight, but it focuses mostly on the working class underbelly rather than the posh areas of Tokyo seen in “Lost in Translation.” The style is hip and kinetic, like “Lucy” and “Eye of the Beholder” (1998), and the film does a good job of keeping the complicated elements understandable to the viewer. There’s also a quality score/soundtrack. Yet it’s the least of all these pics mentioned. The story’s just not as engrossing, but it’s not too far off either. The Division is suggestive of MK Ultra on steroids. The film runs 1 hour, 51 minutes and was shot in Hong Kong. GRADE: B-
