SUBMITTED BY katystarlet

January 25, 2002 — Finally! Richard Gere has broken from the prison of sappy, sodden romantic comedies, like Dr. T & the Women, Autumn in New York, and Runaway Bride, that he's been in. He is back to the genre I think he excels in: The Mothman Prophecies is a suspense thriller that is so tense, you might need an Ibuprofen to ease your aching muscles when it's over.

Gere is John Klein, a "Washington Post" reporter at the top of his game. Professionally and personally, life can't get any better for him. But (there's always a 'but' in movies like this!) one joyous Christmas Eve, he and his wife Mary (Messing) are driving home, and with a gust of wind and a passing shadow, their dream life is shattered. The accident should never have happened. When Mary slammed on the brakes and spun out of control, there was nothing there... Was there?

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