Sneakers

Argentina Video Home | Release Date: September 11, 1992

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Ratings

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DeanomiteJun 4, 2020

apparently a sequel of sorts to Wargames, the cast doesn't get stronger than this: River Phoenix, Robert Redford, Sydney Poitier, Ben Kingsley. 1992, a good year. River Phoenix still alive, Mary McDonnell just fresh off Dances with Wolves.apparently a sequel of sorts to Wargames, the cast doesn't get stronger than this: River Phoenix, Robert Redford, Sydney Poitier, Ben Kingsley. 1992, a good year. River Phoenix still alive, Mary McDonnell just fresh off Dances with Wolves. Photography looks great, a fun light movie, part Three Days of the Condor, part Wargames. My favorite scene is when the hack a computer with Scrabble tiles, so innocent and fun. Plotwise, it's a very tame Mission Impossible.… Expand

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BoxleitnerAug 28, 2023

A charming cast, an interesting premise, and a well written script come together to create an exciting and engaging film. No violent conflict, no super powers and no far-fetched themes are needed in this down-to-earth, plausible story ofA charming cast, an interesting premise, and a well written script come together to create an exciting and engaging film. No violent conflict, no super powers and no far-fetched themes are needed in this down-to-earth, plausible story of friendship and gumption. “Sneakers” is a tale of intimacy: it’s about the heights we can achieve when we work together as well as the consequences if we obsess over attention. Being intimate involves revealing secrets, often against our will as well as often going out of our way for each other.

“Sneakers” is a testament to the incredible character construction Hollywood is capable of. Each personality in this film shines, giving the entire movie a reassuring, holiday, family vibe; one of peace and security. As Ben Kingsley put it, “It’s the relationships in the film that give it the humanity”. Pay close attention to the roaming eye of cinematographer John Lindley, and sit back and enjoy the relaxing vibes of the late composer, James Horner. This movie is an obscure classic.… Expand

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