While Push is certainly not filled with acting that will win Academy awards, the plot and action deliver the goods.

I would not consider myself even a remote fan of the sci-fi genre, but somehow Push manages to deliver a plausible story without completely offending the sensibilities of a true psychic non-believer. The movie revolves around a core of well thought out psychic abilities. Unfortunately (for the psychics), no one person has all capabilities. Some people can move objects, some can read minds, some see the future, some are like blood hounds with an exaggerated sense of smell and others can manipulate peoples minds or heal people. There are more capabilities, but you get the idea. The bottom line is, get a bunch of these people together working as a team and they can rule the world or save the world or know where a fresh pot of coffee is brewing, whatever.

I spent the first half hour trying to Adjust to Dakota Fanning (Cassie Holmes) playing a character with wisdom that goes way beyond her fourteen years. Some actors might be able to pull that off, but I just couldn't get used to her not being a little girl. Finally I let it go- and then this scene happens where heart-throb Chris Evans' character (Nick Gant) consoles her in an older brother-like way. Thanks.

Dijmon Hounsue plays Henry Carver who does a great job of leading the bad guys. Blond haired mega hunk, Neil Jackson, who is a serious bad ass in the roles he usually lands, plays Victor Budarin, Carver's sidekick. The two of them are so bad that they make the good guys look like they belong at an ice cream social. And therein lies the dichotomy of the good vs bad that keeps you from fully getting into the film. The good is just too good, the bad is just too bad and you end up thinking about it.

The movie does keep drawing you further into the story through a series of scenes, each building in intensity. The story is also complicated by Camilla Belle's character, Kira Hudson. Throughout the vast majority of the movie, you can't be sure who's side she's on.

The director also uses some interesting techniques with many of the scenes filmed in a raw, documentary like way. Somehow this works to make you feel as though you are a part of the action.

Be prepared for an ending that is probably one of the most intense and inventive twists in recent memory and will quite possibly have you standing on line for a ticket to the sequel.

All said this is a good solid film and definitely a great way to pass time on a cold winter weekend.