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Computer programmer Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) starts a new freelance gig and, strangely, all her colleagues start dying. Does it have something to do with the mysterious disc she was given? Her suspicions are raised when, during a trip to Mexico, she's seduced by a handsome stranger (Jeremy Northam) intent on locating the same disc. Soon Angela is tangled up in a far-reaching conspiracy that leads to her identity being erased. Can she stop the same thing from happening to her life?
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The premise isn't without potential and Sandra Bullock is as likable as ever, but The Net lacks sufficient thrills -- or plausible plot points -- to recommend catching.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 03/29/2024
2/4
The storyline is so convoluted that even the likable Bullock wears out her welcome at the keyboard. Go to Full Review
Tom Ryan The Age (Australia) 03/17/2021
1/3
While there's suspense aplenty as she pits her computer skills and some old-fashioned ingenuity against the villains, Irwin Winkler's thriller is at best perfunctory in its treatment of character. Go to Full Review
Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 01/14/2011
A thriller without thrills. Go to Full Review
Quentin Falk Sunday Mirror (UK) Dec 17
3/5
An often powerful powerful techno-thriller. Go to Full Review
Todd James Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) 03/29/2024
1/5
Despite a vigorous performance from the likeable Bullock, you'll feel like hitting the escape button on The Net in a big hurry. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 02/03/2024
2.5/4
A romp through mid-90s computer paranoia and identity theft seen through the eyes of the overblown Hollywood thriller. Go to Full Review
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Carlos T Nov 17 Filme: A REDE Assistido: 16-11-25 Elenco: @sandra.bullock.official @jeremynorthamfans Modelo: #ação #espionagem Duração: 1h 54m Ano: 1995 Minha opinião: Um filme que assiste e vê como era os computadores e desenhos gráficos da década de 90. Vemos também Bullock jovem depois do sucesso de Velocidade Máxima com Reeves. Aqui interpreta uma analista de sistema totalmente fechada para o Mundo sem amigos e que teve um relacionamento com seu psicólogo e termina depois de descobrir que era casado, mas que neste filme recorre a ele quando não existe mais ninguém. Tudo começa com um disquet que recebe de uma amigo para entender oque é. E se descobre que é um programa que pode invadir qualquer sistema FBI, CIA,... E assim eliminam ele e agora vem atrás de Angela (Bullock) onde Jack (Northam) se aproxima dela, mesmo tendo um relacionamento. Com vários momentos que Angela que tem sua identidade mudada e perder tudo que lhe tinha e as pessoas que tinha relacionamento. Até chegar ao final e desvendar i entregar toda a verdade. E eliminar aqueles que a perseguia. Vale apena assistir?: Um enredo e estoria muito bem construído. uma boa atuações. E efeitos que era possivel na época. Eu gosto de Bullock fazendo suas comédias. Filmes trazendo um empoderamento feminino, para época era dificil. Nota: 8 See more Mark F Sep 30 A movie that shows its age, with a plot and action as slow as surfing the net was 30 years ago. Other than seeing the ever likeable Sandra Bullock in one of her early roles, there's not a lot to recommend. See more Monic Kenya M Sep 19 Bullock as always a pleasure to watch. A bit slow though and predictable See more Mitch B Jul 6 I was on the edge of my seat. Sandra Bullock's performance as Angela Bennet was solid and Dennis Miller's acting was a welcome levity. This is a timely film, I feel, what with how dependent we are all on technology. See more David F Jun 2 First of all, this is a solid 1990s thriller. It’s got plot twists and paranoia and villains galore. Second, it is one of the first films that starts to deal with the sort of internet-culture that would eat the world within just a few years. It’s got a tech worker who works from home, uses the abbreviation “IRL”, and features chat rooms as a major part of the plot. Add it all together and this is a very prescient, entertaining action movie. See more Jason N Apr 16 This movie keeps you on the edge of your seat. It had a great plot and cast. I enjoy rewatching it. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Computer programmer Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) starts a new freelance gig and, strangely, all her colleagues start dying. Does it have something to do with the mysterious disc she was given? Her suspicions are raised when, during a trip to Mexico, she's seduced by a handsome stranger (Jeremy Northam) intent on locating the same disc. Soon Angela is tangled up in a far-reaching conspiracy that leads to her identity being erased. Can she stop the same thing from happening to her life?
Director
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Irwin Winkler, Rob Cowan
Screenwriter
John D. Brancato, Michael Ferris
Production Co
Winkler Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 26, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$49.4M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround
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