Deception Point

Authors: Dpac
Location: Appleton

“Deception Point”

Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Produced by Robert Zemeckis and Steve Starkey
Screenplay by Eric Roth
Music by Alan Silvestri
Adapted from the book 'Deception Point' by Dan Brown

Principal Cast:

Anne Hathaway as Rachel Sexton
Patrick Wilson as Michael Tolland
Jennifer Connelly as Norah Mangor
Paul Giamatti as Corky Marlinson
Ken Watanabe as Dr. Ming
Mark Harmon as President Herney
Dennis Quaid as Senator Sedgewick Sexton
Emma Thompson as Marjorie Tench
Naomie Harris as Gabrielle Ashe
Tommy Lee Jones as William Pickering
William Hurt as Lawrence Ekstorm
Patricia Clarkson as Yolanda
Vin Diesel, Jeremy Davies and Samuel L. Jackson as Delta-One , Two and Three

Tagline: "Sometimes, the truth can be the most shocking deception of all"

Synopsis: A NASA satellite detected a meteorite under the Arctic ice which had signs of extra-terrestrial life.The timing couldn't have been better as Senator Sedgewick Sexton's anti-NASA campaign was gaining ground and President Herney's campaign was falling, fast, in the impending election. Learning about this find, the President sent four civilian scientists, Michael, Norah, Ming and Corky to determine the authenticity of the find before he publicizes it. He also sent Senator Sexton's daughter Rachel, who worked with the NRO. They do their research and find that it is authentic. But then they find evidence of scientific trickery and realize that they all have been deceived. Possessing this knowledge poses a threat to their lives as someone doesn't want the truth let out. Without anyone for help, they realize that it is them that has to figure out the mastermind behind this ploy. But little do they do that they are in for the biggest deception ever....

What the press would say:

NASA detects an astonishingly rare object under the Arctic which turns out to be an ancient meteorite which had fossils of extra-terrestrial life. To address the question of this find, a few civilian scientists are sent. Before this find is announced to the public, the scientists discover that everything wasn't as it seemed to be. And after realising this truth, they set out find the truth and the person behind this bold deception...

The Oscar-winning director (Zemeckis) and screenwriter (Roth) of the Oscar-winning film 'Forrest Gump' brings you this movie adapted from the book of the same title by Dan Brown. With an ensemble cast and the well-known meticulous directing of Zemeckis, this movie is an amazing thriller. The performances add to the flavor of the movie.

Anne Hathaway (Brokeback Mountain) and Patrick Wilson (Little Children) shine in the lead roles as Rachel Sexton, an intelligence analyst for the NRO and as Michael Tolland, the charismatic oceanographer, who find themselves in dangerous situation and embark on journey to separate truth from deceit. Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) and Paul Giamatti (Sideways) having great chemistry between them, portray the humorous characters of Norah and Corky with great accuracy. Dennis Quaid (Postcards from the Edge) gives an almost perfect performance as the corrupt United States senator, Senator Sedgewick, running for office, who's anti-NASA campaign has just hit rock bottom with this so-called discovery snd is also trying to get himself back in the race with some dirty tricks he has stored up his sleeve. Tommy Lee Jones (Fugitive) also joins the cast and undertakes the role of William Pickering, the director of the NRO, the only person there to help Rachel and does a good job at it. But the stars of the show are Naomie Harris (After The Sunset) and Emma Thompson (Howard's End). Naomie plays Gabrielle Ashe, the Senator's personal aide. And Emma plays Marjorie Tench, the Senior Adviser of the President. Marjorie holds a few dangerous secrets of the Senator, that Gabrielle, being his campaign manager, didn't know of, and threatened to reveal them if she doesn't sign a statement saying that she had an affair with the Senator, which she did. Both of their performances are spot on and also they are my frontrunners in the Leading and Supporting Actress Categories along with the many contenders this movie has produced. Also starring are Mark Harmon (West Wing), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April), Ken Watanabe (Last Samurai) and William Hurt (A History of Violence).

Finally, I can see that this picture is one of the best this year and surely be awarded with Oscar nominations and may even end up winning especially in the acting categories...

Nominations-

Best Picture
Best Director
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actor - Dennis Quaid and Patrcik Wilson
Best Actress - Anne Hathaway and Naomie Harris
Best Supporting Actor - Paul Giamatti, William Hurt and Tommy Lee Jones
Best Supporting Actress - Emma Thompson and Jennifer Connelly
Best Set Design
Best Costume Design
Best Original Score
Best Film Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Mixing.