Works best if you can switch off your brain. Those who can will reach weepy nirvana. Those who can't will find this sticky-sweet wallow a bit, well, dumb.
Phenomenon
Some things in life just can't be explained.
1996 · 2h 3m · PG
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Directed by
Jon Turteltaub
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Phenomenon
Overview
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
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