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Phenomenon poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.1 / 100
1996·Drama / Fantasy / Romance·2h 3m

PHENOMENON

“Some things in life just can't be explained.”

An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

Above the Line
Jon Turteltaub·DirectorGerald Di Pego·ScreenplayPhedon Papamichael·Director of PhotographyThomas Newman·Original Music ComposerBruce Green·Editor
Cast
John Travolta·George MalleyKyra Sedgwick·Lace PennaminForest Whitaker·Nate PopeRobert Duvall·DocJeffrey DeMunn·Professor RingoldRichard Kiley·Dr. WellinDavid Gallagher·AlAshley Buccille·GloryTony Genaro·TitoSean O'Bryan·Banes
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Jon Turteltaub·DirectorGeorge Bamber·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Gerald Di Pego·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Phedon Papamichael·Director of PhotographyRobert Gray·Key Grip
Editing· 2
Bruce Green·EditorJody Rogers·Visual Effects Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Thomas Newman·Original Music ComposerKathy Nelson·Music SupervisorBill Bernstein·Music Editor
Art & Design· 6
Garreth Stover·Production DesignBruce Alan Miller·Art DirectionBetsy Cox·Costume DesignChris Cornwell·Assistant Art DirectorJay Hart·Set DecorationRobin L. Miller·Property Master
Production· 7
Barbara Boyle·ProducerMichael Taylor·ProducerCharles Newirth·Executive ProducerJonathan D. Krane·Executive ProducerDebra James·Production CoordinatorLiz Matthews·Location ManagerAileen Timmers·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 7
Jeff Cadiente·Stunt CoordinatorDavid Blitstein·Special Effects CoordinatorRod M. Janusch·Special EffectsKen Ralston·Visual Effects SupervisorMartin A. Kline·Visual Effects Art DirectorMageara Cameron·Visual Effects CoordinatorAnita Hart·Stunts
By the Numbers
75.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
49%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$152M
ROI 375%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Phenomenon's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Engaging
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man with brown, curly hair and blue eyes, looking directly forward with a slight smile. He is wearing a dark, textured colla”

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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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