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Firewall

Play trailer Poster for Firewall PG-13 Released Feb 10, 2006 1h 45m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Bank security expert Jack Stanfield (Harrison Ford) builds a career on his expertise in designing theft-proof computer systems for financial institutions. However, a criminal mastermind (Paul Bettany) kidnaps his family, and he must work feverishly to find a way to break into his own system and steal $100 million, for the lives of his loved ones hang in the balance.
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Harrison Ford's rote performance brings little to this uninspired techno-heist film whose formulaic plot is befuddled with tedious and improbable twists.

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Nigel Andrews Financial Times Giving it your brain's attention is like putting your card in a gleaming ATM slot and then being told: "Sorry, because of a fault . . . " Rated: 2/5 Oct 7, 2018 Full Review Brian Tallerico UGO A solid ensemble almost saves Firewall, but, in the end, it goes up in campy flames. Mar 24, 2007 Full Review Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com Harrison Ford is outshone by his costars in this crisp, conventional thriller. Oct 7, 2006 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com There's only so much Ford's ever-game efforts can do to dress up dreck. Rated: 1/4 Jan 27, 2014 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Such a vapid vehicle for every single cast member that it's difficult to actually enjoy. Apr 29, 2009 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com The movie is so disposable that you won't remember you've seen it. Rated: D Apr 20, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Do you really think a film critic is able to understand technology to talk about that kind of story? No, they aren't even capable to be movie directors, that's why the only criticize others work, because they aren't capable to create them self's. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Broden S A decent thriller movie at best. It has some points that drag a bit. While the acting is solid enough, it's really just a popcorn movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Jelisije J One of the last great Harrison Ford action movies that you will see. When a father must infiltrate and steal from his business in order to save his family from some diabolical home invaders. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Yash B "Firewall" starts off interesting enough and I almost thought I was in for a fun ride. Unfortunately, after the setup the movie just falls apart. The thrills feel weak and the story just didn't engage me. I feel Harrison Ford was doing his best here, but this script just couldn't be saved. I found myself kind of bored and then when it ended, I really just felt relief that it was over. Overall, it is an uninspired thriller that had the potential to be fun, but it just was not entertaining for myself, and doesn't utilize the talent of someone like Harrison Ford. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Dave C I'd see this before... a long time ago, but didn't realise until I was part way through. It suffers from the 'Ford effect', like a number of his films. The suspense and tension just don't carry when he is on one level, nor when he is jilted by a predictably formatted script and story. Not one I'll return to Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review M R PROS - Pacing was decent without a lot of downtime, and when there was any downtime the characters were well acted and interesting enough to keep me entertained until the next scene. Harrison Ford brings back his Air Force One hero energy as he faces off against a politely menacing villain in Paul Bettany. CONS - If you generally enjoy these types of movies there is not many negatives that comes to mind or at the least nothing worth discussing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Loncraine

Director

Harrison Ford

Jack Stanfield

Paul Bettany

Bill Cox

Virginia Madsen

Beth Stanfield

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Janet Stone

Robert Patrick

Gary Mitchell

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Synopsis Bank security expert Jack Stanfield (Harrison Ford) builds a career on his expertise in designing theft-proof computer systems for financial institutions. However, a criminal mastermind (Paul Bettany) kidnaps his family, and he must work feverishly to find a way to break into his own system and steal $100 million, for the lives of his loved ones hang in the balance.
Director
Richard Loncraine
Producer
Armyan Bernstein, Basil Iwanyk, Jonathan Shestack
Screenwriter
Joe Forte
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Beacon Communications
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Intense Sequences of Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 18, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$48.7M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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