MGM Distribution | Release Date: January 12, 2001
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hx214Nov 27, 2013
Always liked this flick.
Is it the best movie ever made? No. But some of the ratings on here are way off.
I show this film at the end of the school year to my classes after we talk about monopolies, Anti-trust laws, etc. It gives them a bit
Always liked this flick.
Is it the best movie ever made? No. But some of the ratings on here are way off.
I show this film at the end of the school year to my classes after we talk about monopolies, Anti-trust laws, etc. It gives them a bit of a break at the end of year.
Every year the high school kids love it, some of them even go and buy it. Haven't heard a complaint about it yet. Also, gotta love Claire Forlani, she is smoking hot in this movie.
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dperez5975Jun 5, 2015
Good Movie. I like all the thinking that went into this movie. The legoland was creative. It is sad to see some real life crisis such as killing of programmers for their knowledge, mistrust girlfriend, etc... I liked the work ethics ofGood Movie. I like all the thinking that went into this movie. The legoland was creative. It is sad to see some real life crisis such as killing of programmers for their knowledge, mistrust girlfriend, etc... I liked the work ethics of Teddy and Milo not sharing company information. Expand
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bvoglJun 9, 2015
Had a strong story line and a well constructed conclusion, and the main character was very good. However, the role and actions of the main villain were weak.
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HilaryW.Jul 3, 2001
It has to be the worst, pathetic, and stupid movie I have ever seen. What really made me mad was that Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Claire Forlani are all great actors/actresses. The film was written horribly and wasIt has to be the worst, pathetic, and stupid movie I have ever seen. What really made me mad was that Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Claire Forlani are all great actors/actresses. The film was written horribly and was one of those movies where you think, "Wow, this movie COULD HAVE BEEN really good." But it wasn't, so I rate it a 1. Expand
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shelburryJun 10, 2015
I think this movie actually has a good plot. It could be realistic which makes it an even better movie. Its a fast pace moving movie and will suck you in right away. Some of the characters will make you angry and you will probably hate them.
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SabrinnaFeb 6, 2011
A good idea with really good actors and actresses. Unfortunately, badly written. Conceptually it had the all the promise of an interesting and diverse plot but was held back by playing the safe road of dumbing it down to the lowest commonA good idea with really good actors and actresses. Unfortunately, badly written. Conceptually it had the all the promise of an interesting and diverse plot but was held back by playing the safe road of dumbing it down to the lowest common denominator. Watchable but not highly entertaining. Expand
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titanshockeyJun 9, 2015
It Is an alright movie. It does not have the best acting and the plot to me was boring. This movie had the potential to be good but given the acting it was not good.
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Crofoot195Jun 9, 2015
Compared to other computer movies out there this one wasn't to bad. The writers could've worked more on the actual plot of the movie though. The drama that was in this movie wasn't the best and neither was the acting by quite a few of theCompared to other computer movies out there this one wasn't to bad. The writers could've worked more on the actual plot of the movie though. The drama that was in this movie wasn't the best and neither was the acting by quite a few of the actors. There were some thrillers in this movie but i wouldn't have classified this movie as a drama/thriller. Expand
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KayleighZechmeiJun 9, 2015
This movie was interesting at times, but it was also slow at times. I didn't really like this movie. This movie was very boring to me, I wasn't interested in this movie at all.
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AshleyDanilo12Jun 9, 2015
In this movie, the beginning was slow and boring, and nothing interesting was happening. I was confused on who the characters were and which person was who. Towards the middle, the movie became more suspenseful and there was more action.
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laurenaddy22Jun 9, 2015
It was kind of confusing in the beginning, so it was a little hard to understand. It was entertaining since it involved teenagers and that made it more enjoyable for me. It only kept my attention towards the end of the movie.
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AmurabiM.May 18, 2006
For those who loved high-tech and the idea of a free-interchange-of-ideas-and-knowledge this could be the better film of the history. Bordering the limits between the libel and the propaganda, the provocative idea of a personal attack to For those who loved high-tech and the idea of a free-interchange-of-ideas-and-knowledge this could be the better film of the history. Bordering the limits between the libel and the propaganda, the provocative idea of a personal attack to bill gates and microsoft, doesn´t work totally. That attack coulda been work if the filmmakers get the wit to put that premise in a correct way of filmmaking. As a thriller, this movie is stupid and predictable, as a suspense is just the same. As a model of propaganda for liberals is just... right. But here, we are talking about films and nor about globaliphobia, so the film is just a piece of crap. Disappointingly, fails in to take a great issue (the freedom in the net) to the public and fails, miserably, in to make a decent film. Besides, we know that ryan phillippe doesn´t act and the Tim Robbins characterization of gates-the-evil is just... ridiculous. Expand
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TastyJamProjectApr 20, 2011
Although the overall production isn't great and the movie is highly dated, the pacing is electric, the cast is game and there are enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. As well, the entire film moves at a thrilling pace that keeps itAlthough the overall production isn't great and the movie is highly dated, the pacing is electric, the cast is game and there are enough twists and turns to keep you engaged. As well, the entire film moves at a thrilling pace that keeps it all entertaining. Overall, a worthwhile film that captures a quick moment in the history in the technological revolution. A sour note though - the portrayal of a Bill Gates like character in such a way is offside and insulting and harms the film. Expand
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nascentSep 20, 2012
Some painful writing, but a decent enough film about programmers and a microsoft-like corporation, handled in the way technology was more commonly done in films in the 90s. For a post-Matrix film, it's pretty 'safe' and 'made for tv',Some painful writing, but a decent enough film about programmers and a microsoft-like corporation, handled in the way technology was more commonly done in films in the 90s. For a post-Matrix film, it's pretty 'safe' and 'made for tv', lacking much edge or style, whilst staying as far way from actual programming as possible.

Has a decent cast, it's great to see Ryan Philippe, Tim Robbins, Claire Forlani and Rachael Leigh Cook working together, and is reasonably entertaining. Also, one of the only 'mainstream films' to cover proprietary code vs open source. Worth a watch in the background, but far too cheesy to be enjoyed as anything other than mindless entertainment.
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mykenziegarzaJun 9, 2015
This movie did show a very vast knowledge for technology, but some of it seemed a little far off and blown out of proportion. It was also scattered and the plot took unnecessary twists that did not aid the outcome. It was also "too 90s" .This movie did show a very vast knowledge for technology, but some of it seemed a little far off and blown out of proportion. It was also scattered and the plot took unnecessary twists that did not aid the outcome. It was also "too 90s" . Would not recommend. Expand
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johnslegersJan 3, 2016
I think the target audience for this film is too small. Hardcore programmers will dislike this film because the code they used was pretty much bullc*** code and because the way this company doesn't really resemble the atmosphere in a real ITI think the target audience for this film is too small. Hardcore programmers will dislike this film because the code they used was pretty much bullc*** code and because the way this company doesn't really resemble the atmosphere in a real IT company (I know from experience). Also, the entire plot was way too far-fetched to really come off as realistic at any time.

People not into IT are not likely to enjoy this film either, since there's too much techno-babble for anyone not familiar with IT to get some insight in what's going on half of the time. When they speak of an IP address, an interface, an OS or decompressing the audience is expected to understand all of these terms to have an idea of what's happening.

So what's left as a possible target audience is a group of geeky kids and teenagers who're into computers enough to understand all the techno-babble but who are too naive and inexperienced to have any idea what working in an IT company feels like.... Not a good move, I'd say.

Overall the movie does make a decent effort to keep some tension alive, but the far-fetched plot, the silly situation, the more than average amount of techno-babble and the bullc*** code seriously limit the possible target audience for this film.
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