Enemy of the State

A modern thriller which explores the power of the state to monitor -- and control -- the lives of ordinary citizens. Although there are similarities to ''The Net'' this version is much more hi-tech. A young lawyer inadvertantly gets mixed up in a cover-up operation run by the American National Security Agency. The NSA use all their technological tricks -- and muscle power -- in an effort to neutralise the perceived threat. Luckily, our hero meets up with an ex-NSA operative who helps him out. The trailer gives the impression that the film is not stop action: there is plenty of action, but a lot more substance too.

132 minutes.
No persons under 10 .
Action, Thriller

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Are THEY after you too?

Credits

Cast	Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Regina King, Loren Dean, Jake Busey, Lisa Bonet
Director	Tony Scott
Screenplay	David Marconi
Music	Harry Gregson-Williams, Trevor Rabin (Rabbitt rulez!)
Sound formats	Dolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in	1998
Produced by	Scott Free Productions, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures

Official Site

Ratings

Scale (Max)	20
What the Critics say
Movies for Africa Ian Douglas	15
Cape Argus Jeremy Lawrence	10
The Star Julia Landau	10
Die Burger Nita Hazell	15
Rapport Barrie Hough	16
TV3 Screenplay Barry Ronge	18
eye Weekly Malene Arpe	10
Box Office Wade Major	10
Rough Cut Brian M. Raftery	16
Empire Andrew Collins	15
Film Review James Cameron-Wilson	20
What the People say
Internet 1497 Netizens	15
Average .. 71%	14

Visitor Ratings

Scale (Max)	20
Paddy Venner	16
Gordon Ellison	18
Laetitia Loubser	12
Miranda Africa	12
Arauna Zeelie	14
Stanley Matlala	18
Average .. 75%	15

Visitor Comments

Nick Soper: I was quite impressed with this movie. Pretty mediocre for the first three quarters of the movie, but a classic ending. Even so, I would have like to have seen the ending expanded a bit more...

Paddy Venner: Good, pacey movie that keeps you frustrated and interested all the way. Strong acting from Smith, Hackman and Voight. Well worth it.

Laetitia Loubser: Somehow this movie had all the right ingredients but they weren't mixed together correctly. It just doesn't quite work. Maybe the actors weren't compatable or maybe the characters didn't ''sizzle''. But it was still fair entertainment and I would say worth your ticket money.

Miranda Africa: I think it was slamming. Didn't require a lot of thinking at all. But Smith's skills are well appreciated.

Vanussa Govender: Fast paced and excellent portrayal of technology. Will Smith is really the most brilliant actor with just the right touch of humour.

Arauna Zeelie: I enjoyed this movie, loved all the high tech stuff. Thought Will Smith was good. The lady playing the role of his wife was not incredible though. John Voight was an excellent baddy.

Stanley Matlala: It is a good movie.

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Enemy of the State

Credits

Ratings

What the Critics say

What the People say

Average .. 71%

Visitor Ratings

Average .. 75%

Visitor Comments