Today in 2006 was Mardi Gras, and in Déjà Vu, a domestic terrorist bombing takes place on a New Orleans ferry.
Synopsis
Déjà Vu is a Crime/Sci-Fi movie. The story unfolds as ATF agent Doug Carlin (played by Denzel Washington), investigates a horrific terrorist attack in New Orleans. As he delves deeper into the case, he unveils some mysterious inconsistencies and becomes increasingly obsessed with a victim named Claire Kuchever (portrayed by Paula Patton). His relentless drive to save her, combined with his growing realization of the potential to alter the course of events, adds a gripping layer of suspense and urgency to the narrative.
Why Today?
Déjà Vu opens on February 28, 2006 in New Orleans. Revelers aboard a ferry headed to Mardi Gras festivities are killed by a bomb set by a domestic terrorist. ATF agent Doug Carlin is called in to investigate, immediately stumbling on some unexplainable inconsistencies that lead to his obsession with solving the case.
Review
A techno-thriller right in Tony Scott's wheelhouse. Does the plot and technology have holes that don't stand up to strict scrutiny? Yes, but it's still very stylish and a good action thriller.
An interesting double-feature companion piece to Enemy of the State: more sentimental and emotional, but less paranoid and somehow less critical of surveillance in a post-PATRIOT Act world.