Enemy of the State

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Blu B An Action Thriller Classic. Solid cinematography and soundtrack. It can be a bit basic and the lighting can be a bit dull due to it raining and being cloudy most of the time and sometimes the direction isn't as strong as other times. I do wish the music was a bit more catchy on it's own and it can blend in sometimes too. Everything else is really good though. This can get very complicated with what feels like 2 different plot lines going on with uncovering the plot line with Rachael and the actual video tape. It does come together in the end though in a True Romance style ending (both with Tom Sizemore ironically enough). There are a couple plot conviences like how Smith just happens to be shopping for lingere when the chase happens. Hackmans whole character being a walking intelligence god who basically dominates the second half so much at times it feels like Smith becomes forgotten about at times. The two do have good chemistry though. It can be a little difficult to follow with such an extreme plot and the action which is well done can get in the way of the big government watching message. But it's a great time and smart enough where it balances thrills with wit. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, Tony Scott, or thrillers will like this. Especially political ones. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Audience Member This movie was a bit confusing. The whole story is that the 'enemy' is trying to pass a bill to gain control monitoring and seeing everything that goes on, but in the movie it looks like that already is the case. The movie itself isn't bad, it just depends to much on that big brother fenomenon and is just a bit too sci-fi for the genre/goal of the movie. The ending is smart yet lazy at the same time which makes me pretty confused as to what really happend. All in all the writing and acting is decent but it rely's just too much on that sci-fi aspect. 5/10 for me. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Sarah C It's so hard to like this movie when Robert (Will Smith) is bafflingly stupid. I understand not being apart of the spy world but the fact that he just doesn't listen. He NEVER listens and that's why there's so many problems because he's just brain dead and it ruins everyone else's lives; Rachel (Lisa Bonet) & Brill (Gene Hackman.) JUST. LISTEN. Dumbass. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Faiz D A really good thriller. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Tom F The subject of the surveillance state is important but not well served by approaching it as an action thriller. Highly packed with acting talent and car chases, but the struggle seems quaint here in the post PATRIOT ACT world. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review erdene c The content, direction, and visuals of this movie are all good. I don't get bored watching it again and again Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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