Sneakers [1992]

While the plot of this film is thin, the actors rise above its limitations with their performances. This film isn't about 'hacking', it's about advances in information technology. What is needed to protect information used in airline routing, medical research or electrical grids? The technology is valid, a 'super cracker' device is under investigation by countless agencies, both government and private. Today's mathematics will provide such a device, but one hopes it won't be achieved by the strange character depicted in this film. The serious question arises over who will control it. James Earl Jones, as the government agent who ultimately acquires the cracker is far too easygoing for the job he fills. That being said, the message of this film is vivvidly expressed. It's a film worthy of any library, to be viewed frequently for its impact.


slick and sexy!   March 21, 2001
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

The title of this movie doesn't give much away, but the storyline is a clever one. Redford looks slightly uncomfortable at times but no one else could really pull off the part - the leader of a bunch of misfits that break into high security buildings on purpose as a security check, to make sure that no one else can. 'Whistler' is a classic, and totally beleivable as the blind smartass with superb hearing. The soundtrack builds the drama and emotion perfectly, with clangy piano and drum rolls when you least expect them. It's a movie you can watch over and over, without worrying that you know the ending. It's great to watch just for the photography which sets a style for the film - slick and sexy in an unintentional way. Definately one to get on video.


Another Great Underrated Film   September 14, 2001
10 out of 12 found this review helpful

Another of those films where those who see it wonder why so many others have never heard of it. It's a mystery as I think it's marvellous. Great cast, great crew, excellent score (by James "Titanic" Horner), funny, original, exciting. What more could you ask for than a well made feelgood film for a rainy day? Buy this film now!


Superb...   July 1, 2004
Calle Estafeta Guy, UK. (UK)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

What a great movie. I could watch it all day. Redord, Poitier... all at their best. Ben Kingsley in great sinister mode. Daft plot Utterly engaging. A female lead that'll break y'er heart... And the wasted, luminous... damn-we-miss-him talent that was River Phoenix... (Can you imagine what that lad would be doing NOW?) Anyway, here he is... goofing around.... Lovely stuff... And wtach out for the line from Poitier when he says... 'And two round trip tickets to.... Scotland!' Apart from 'Cosmo... You ain't gone crazy on me, have you?' delivered by the Master Bob Redford... It's the best line in the movie. Leave your brains at the door and enjoy an innocent, wonderful piece of Hollywood hokum. And - Akroyd and Strathmore - ain't chopped liver either....