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Déjà Vu

  • 1997
  • PG-13
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
984
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Déjà Vu (1997)
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L.A. shop owner Dana and Englishman Sean meet and fall in love at first sight, but Sean is married and Dana is to marry her business partner Alex.L.A. shop owner Dana and Englishman Sean meet and fall in love at first sight, but Sean is married and Dana is to marry her business partner Alex.L.A. shop owner Dana and Englishman Sean meet and fall in love at first sight, but Sean is married and Dana is to marry her business partner Alex.

  • Director
    • Henry Jaglom
  • Writers
    • Victoria Foyt
    • Henry Jaglom
  • Stars
    • Victoria Foyt
    • Stephen Dillane
    • Vanessa Redgrave
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    984
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henry Jaglom
    • Writers
      • Victoria Foyt
      • Henry Jaglom
    • Stars
      • Victoria Foyt
      • Stephen Dillane
      • Vanessa Redgrave
    • 46User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Victoria Foyt
    Victoria Foyt
    • Dana Howard
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Sean
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Skelly
    Glynis Barber
    Glynis Barber
    • Claire
    Michael Brandon
    Michael Brandon
    • Alex
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Konstantine
    Graydon Gould
    Graydon Gould
    • Dana's Father
    Noel Harrison
    Noel Harrison
    • John Stoner
    Aviva Marks
    Aviva Marks
    • Woman in Cafe
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Fern Stoner
    Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson
    • Skelly's Mother
    Wael Jolani
    • Jerusalem Shopkeeper
    Karin Loevy
    • Young Couple in Cafe
    David Rubin
    • Young Couple in Cafe
    Amnon Meskin
    • Tel Aviv Cab Driver
    Sabrina Jaglom
    Sabrina Jaglom
    • Child on Beach
    Simon Jaglom
    • Child on Beach
    • (as Simon Orson Jaglom)
    Vladimir Bershevitz
    • Street Musician - Violin
    • Director
      • Henry Jaglom
    • Writers
      • Victoria Foyt
      • Henry Jaglom
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    10rowland-6

    Not everyone's cup of tea, but mine.

    I can understand that `Déjà vu' isn't everyone's cup of tea.

    Personally I bought it because of the title which intrigued me.

    Being sort of a film freak I like all sorts of movies, and although being a middle-aged male I have a very special feeling for romantic dramas and comedies. And I must say I like `Déjà vu' very, very much. I didn't know anything about it when I started watching it, but was immediately drawn into the story. It isn't an ordinary Hollywood movie where things have to happen quickly all the time. Here people are allowed to talk. They are allowed to be uncertain, searching, confused, not knowing what to do with or how to express their feelings. But if you haven't experienced, or don't think it is possible to do so, what it is, or may be, to suddenly be hit by love and passion, then I understand if you can't relate to this film. But all who can will probably feel a sting in their hearts. As I said, to me `Déjà vu' is a very, very good movie, and I also like the way it is filmed. I have watched it several times and will certainly watch it several times more.

    Rowland
    minusone

    Stole precious minutes from my life

    I must admit, I only saw the first 20 minutes, and the last 5 minutes. The plot was SO predictable. Ten minutes in, I asked my fellow viewer (who had seen it) does X happen and Y turn out to be Z? And I was right 100%.

    It was, without mincing words, awful.

    Specifically, the score was horrific and made me laugh at points. The acting of the main character, Dana, was one-dimensional -- she went around with this dull, "what the hell is going on" look on her face.

    But the worst part was the vomit-inducing camera work. Scenes start with a medium two shot, and then zoom into one character, pan left, and then zoom out again to a two shot. It looked like the camera operator and director were having a great time playing with the zoom button on their dad's new camcorder.

    If you want to see some sickly sweet love story, find something with Karen Valentine on Lifetime.
    9gennie-32442

    Love Means Following Your Heart

    Wonderful and very romantic movie that Amazon Prime Video recommended to me! The main idea of the movie is that if two people are destined to be together, there are multiple signs in their life that show they should be together. Even if they try not to be together and fight their attraction to each other (for example if they are in relationships with other people) fate will bring them together!

    Dana is engaged and meets Sean who is married. Their attraction is instant, they fight it and fate keeps bringing them together. The movie is set in Jerusalem, Dover, UK, London, UK, Paris and L. A.

    I liked the plot and the actors a lot. Vanessa Redgrave says something interesting to Dana who is wondering what to do with her feelings for Sean: "If you really want something and fate presents it to you, this means it's yours and you should take it. Otherwise, it wouldn't be presented to you. This is living"

    I also liked the movie, because it's like virtual traveling and seeing distant places.

    The message is that if you sense an instant strong romantic connection with someone and they feel it, too, you should look deeper to discover that there are many things connecting you!

    Delighful ending, in my opinion and nice music.
    Gaili

    This film changed my life!

    I loved Deja Vu. It's about love and magic, and being honest with yourself. Vanessa Redgrave is beautiful, and the relationships in the film are fascinating. The film made me think about my life, and the choices I've made, or have not made. I made changes in my life after seeing the film that were very good for me. This film has it all---mystery, love, humor, beauty. I saw it several times, and never got bored. Go see it, or rent it!
    sbkc

    Awful.

    I too listened to the film critics and went to see this film. What a disappointment. The only positive thing I can say is that I liked Ms. Massey and Mr. Harrison in the supporting roles. I would much rather have seen a story about these two than the main characters.

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    • Trivia
      In the commentary, director Henry Jaglom mentions the horror anthology film 'Dead of Night (1945)' was one of his inspirations. In that film, an architect has deja vu over meeting a group of people, and they in turn share their own supernatural stories.
    • Quotes

      Sean: To cheat oneself out of love is the most terrible deception, it is an eternal loss for which there is no reparation, neither in time or eternity.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: He Got Game/The Truce/Two Girls and a Guy/Sliding Doors/Deja Vu (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Serenade
      Written by Franz Schubert

      Orchestrated by Glenn McInboch

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Henry Jaglom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дежа вю
    • Filming locations
      • Dover, Kent, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Jagtoria Films
      • Revere Entertainment
      • The Rainbow Film Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,086,181
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,018
      • Apr 26, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,086,181
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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