Directed by:
Phil Alden RobinsonCinematography:
John LindleyComposer:
James HornerCast:
Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, Timothy Busfield, Eddie Jones, Mary McDonnell, Donal Logue, George Hearn (more)VOD (1)
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Computer expert Martin Bishop (Redford) heads a team of renegade hackers - including a former CIA employee (Sidney Poitier), a gadgets wizard (Dan Aykroyd), a young genius (River Phoenix) and a blind soundman (David Strathairn) - who are routinely hired to test security systems. But Bishop's past comes back to haunt him when government agents blackmail the "sneakers" into carrying out a covert operation: tracking down an elusive black box. Along with his former girlfriend (Mary McDonnell), Bishop's team retrieves the box and makes a stunning discovery - the device can break into any computer system in the world. (official distributor synopsis)
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Sneakers is a film that has a slower and drier start, but from the second half (i.e. from the plot twist about the past) the tension and action starts to build up, which for me, the viewer, is essential and appealing. What makes this film stand out is the great cast, featuring Robert Redford, River Phoenix and David Strathairn, and the engaging theme of hacking into security systems. The last set-piece was really well paced and cleverly conceived. An enjoyable two hours spent with a solid film that is still appealing after twenty years.
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I like that this movie remains uncorrupted by today's era. Most of the effects are pretty realistic. Suspenseful plot and good cast. Yeah, this is really watchable.
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The Ocean’s Eleven of the 90s with an incredible star in the main role and several decent names in supporting roles. Logically, the technology they use is a bit outdated and the film thematically cannot match the attractiveness of later similarly tuned films. There is an occasional lack of lightness and playfulness, I didn’t like the main antagonist very much, and some scenes are unnecessarily long. On the other hand, there is no lack of intelligence and sensitivity for dialogues. That said, nothing groundbreaking, once is enough.
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I wasn't expecting much, and I was all the more surprised. This film is a very pleasant diversion that doesn't bore for a moment. The atmosphere is enlivened by some quite funny situations and the cast of seasoned veterans led by Redford, who almost never leaves the screen, was definitely a hit. Two hours flew by, the black box ended up in the right hands and I'm ticking off not only a very respectable four stars, but also another name in the list of awesome bad guys: Ben Kingsley. :) 80%
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