Push

Nick Gant, a young man with telepathic powers, is rocked by the murder of his father, who worked as an assassin for a shadowy agency. He plans payback against Division, a secret government outfit dabbling in psychic warfare and experimental drugs. To stay ahead, Nick hides among Hong Kong's criminal underworld and recruits other gifted individuals who operate outside official control. They join forces with Cassie, a sharp witted teen who can glimpse future happenings, hoping to stop Division's schemes once and for all. Their mission centers on locating a vanished girl and a mysterious suitcase whose contents could turn the tide. Their pursuit tests loyalty and blurs lines between ally and rival.

Directed by Paul McGuigan and released in 2009, Push is built from an original screenplay by David Bourla. The film blends urban noir with high speed action as a psionic underworld comes into view, with dynamic stunts and practical effects shaping its pulse.

Worldwide gross reached $49,678,401 against a $38 million budget, making Push a modest box office success overall. Its earnings benefited from international release in several markets, helping the project stand out in a crowded late 2000s action landscape and attract a devoted, if smaller, fan base.

Push drew attention for its brisk urban energy and a stylish take on psychic powers, anchored by Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning. The Hong Kong setting, slick suits, and fast paced sequences help it stand apart from other supernatural thrillers of its era. It also spotlighted Evans as a man.

Critics called Push a solid action thriller with energetic chase scenes and strong performances, though some reviewed the finale as rushed. It remains a brisk fusion of psionics and adrenaline. It earns a niche place in the 2000s sci fi action canon. Its bold tone lingers as a cult favorite.