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Movie Reviews of Enemy of the State
Movie Review: Another Suspense film that rocks from Jerry Bruckheimer!
Summary: 5 Stars
WILL SMITH plays Robert Dean, a D.C. Attorney who comes across an old college friend in a langerae store. Without knowing that his old buddy (Jason Lee) has a tape with the Phil Hammerslee murder on it, with (Lee) being chased by assassins trying to cover up the evidence, the taped is placed into Dean's bag without his knowledge. Now government agents are after Dean, with satelites tracking his every move. Now to reclaim his life, Dean must team up with his only ally, a wits-filled man named Brill (Gene Hackman), a man who used to work for Dean, that passed down evidence for him.MY REVIEW:
"The Bruckheimer/Scott team always works with the critics and audiences alike. Their last film together, being the highly suspenseful CRIMSON TIDE, was also another spectacular film! This time around, WILL SMITH and GENE HACKMAN make a great team. JON VOIGHT (Pearl Harbor) and REGINA KING also have great performances. The story is awesome and well thought provoking! I totally recommend this action thriller for fans of well thought out, and well done movies! Like THE NEGOTIATOR, ENEMY OF THE STATE should be added to the great suspense films list! ALL THUMBS SHOULD BE UP FOR THIS MIND TWISTING THRILLER!"- MJV & the Movies.
Movie Review: Cat & Mouse suspense ... all too possible in real life
Summary: 5 Stars
This film took a little time to take off in the beginning, but it was necessary to stage the action that would come later.
The movie opens with a powerful politician, played by John Voight, killing another politician who refuses to support a bill that would allow spying into people's lives to protect the country. That killing is caught on tape and the tape falls into the hands of a researcher who then slips the tape into a shopping bag carried by Will Smith's character.
From there the action takes off at a breathtaking pace. The parts are flawlessly acted - John Voight is the perfect embodiment of the stereotypical evil politician, Will Smith is the helpless victim, and Gene Hackman is the brilliant strategist who pulls the entire film together. I won't say more as I wouldn't want to spoil the suspense.
The thing about this movie is it seems so terrifyingly real. They show throughout the film, the tracking systems used (satellites and high end computer programs). I found myself thinking about this one for days after seeing it. It made me pause and wonder just how real the scenario could be and what it would mean to the general population.
Movie Review: One of the more enjoyable thrillers of recent years
Summary: 5 Stars
Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in this wonderfully done thriller about a DC labor lawyer whose life is threatened by the aftermath of a politically motivated murder. Jon Voight plays Thomas Reynolds, the man responsible for the death of a congressman strongly opposing a new privacy bill being deliberated over by congress. The killing is accidentaly recorded onto an environmental study that is forced into the hands of Robert Clayton Dean (Smith). Smith's life begins to fall apart as the State department attempts to recover the tape and eliminate those who know about the murder.The acting in the movie is superb. Voight, Hackman, and Smith play their parts to perfection, making their actions more understandable and believable.
The action in the movie is equally impressive. Last scene not withstanding, the movie doesnt rely on heavy gunfire to capture the audience, although there is a good amount. The film really shines in its tense chase sequences and its smart dialogue, both of which are perfectly executed.
Enemy of the State is a great movie. With its impressive action and intelligent dialogue you will be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
Movie Review: Fast Paced Riveting Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
Director Tony Scott's ENEMY OF THE STATE is an engaging thriller. This film covers territory frequently traversed by Alfred Hitchcock, namely that of "the wrong man" being placed in jeopardy without any plausible explanation. Brilliantly played, Will Smith is that man. This film runs at a breakneck pace as the NSA pursues Smith for something he unwittingly has been handed. Smith eventually becomes teamed with Gene Hackman who plays a former NSA operative on the lamb. Hackman's character here seems based on his character from Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION. Gene Hackman is very good at what he does and he steals this film in the process. The pace is frenetic with the latest high tech surveillance devises including satellite GPS systems tracking Smith and Hackman's every move. The climax is riveting with NSA bad guy Jon Voight and mob boss Tom Sizemore bucking heads. Composer Trevor Rabin's contribution to the score is very effective. Gabriel Byrne has a brief but pivotal scene. This is a good one.
Movie Review: Enemy of the State......but not with me...Tight!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was one of the best to drop in 99 and I think this was will's most serious and best perfromance yet. He takes it to another level by playing the role of a lawyer who gets caught up in a big cover up scam. His bag gets switched with someone elses that contains a disk with some serious information. I won't get into it too deep as to not give away the plot, but the storyline is tight. After watching this movie I wonder if the things they showed really can be done....well not "IF They Can? " ..but "Are they Done". It starts of kinda slow but once the action starts thats it. Gene also was good in this and gave this movie the serious side to it, while will made the comedy. Regina King played a small role as the wife. This movie shows u how far technology has come and how easy it is to find out someones background. Overall I would not sleep on this movie. I don't really buy movies but this and the matirx somehow got me to fall into it.Get it