Phenomenon (1996)

The sci-fi-ish drama Phenomenon (1996) stars John Travolta as George Malley, a soft spoken mechanic in a small California town. Turning thirty-seven and looking for fun, George’s buddies Nate (Forest Whitaker) and Doc (Robert Duvall) throw a party for him at the local pub. When the birthday boy heads out for some fresh air, George notices an odd light in the sky that subsequently knocks him out. When he comes to, George soon discovers that he possess some pretty incredible intellectual powers, and he soon finds himself absorbed in books, learning languages, inventing crap, and honing his telekinetic powers. With great power comes great responsibility, and the phenom quickly garners the love and support of his community, except for his crush Lace (Kyra Sedgwick), a single mom that chooses bitterness over love. Of course, it’s only a matter of time before Lace starts to warm up to George. Everything comes tumbling down when George passes out again, revealing a larger medical issue occurring within the telekinetic hunk.

Speaking of hunks, Robert Duvall serves up a pleasing look at his beautiful behind as he sends John Travolta a birthday wish through a window. Now that’s one Phenomenonal ass!