InNext, Cris is a louche, lank-haired Las Vegas magician who performs under the stage name Frank Cadillac.
Before he goes on the run, Cris takes a brief stop off at his favourite diner.
Cris character actually changes quite abruptly onceNexts relentless pursuit begins.
The seedy Nic Cage ofBad Lieutenantgives way to the Nic Cage ofThe RockorCon Air.
To paraphrase the actors hero, Elvis Presley, Cage has left the building.
Nexts muddled characters and plot, no doubt, occurred during the numerous revisions to its script.
Once the rules of Cris powers are established, Tamahori begins playing fast and loose with them.
(Such a film may, in fact, exist.
Do let me know if it does, dear reader).
Instead, their role is almost nonexistent, and their actions take place almost exclusively away from the camera.
Its worth comparingNextwith Duncan Jones recent sophomore feature,Source Code.
