WarGames: The Dead Code
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Movie Reviews of WarGames: The Dead Code
Movie Review: Shall we play another game?
Summary: 5 Stars
I might have liked this movie because I went into it with really low expectations, but I really think that this was a very well done Direct-to-DVD sequel.
Sure, the plot was very close to the original movie, there were places where the dialoge was even groan worthy, but it wasn't enough to bog me down to the point where I couldn't enjoy the movie. The one aspect of the movie that surprised me was the CGI and action sequences. I was expecting something along the lines of 'A Sound of Thunder', but what was presented was much closer to what I've seen on shows like Lost and 24.
There isn't alot to connect the cult film of the 80's with this film until the last half of the film when you find out a nice plot point that allow for a nice cameo from Dr. Falkner and Joshua.
The reviews I've read on other sites seem to focus too much on how similar in plot this movie is to the original, or that none of the original actors return to reprise their roles. I didn't really see a need to include original actors except for the role of Dr. Falkner, and the original actor John Wood had retired from acting long before this movie was even though about. I thought Gary Reineke did a very passable Dr. Falkner in this sequel, and when you hear Joshua ask "Shall we play a game?" again you can't help but smile.
As for the plot, I did see the similarities, but also saw its divergences. It felt like the plot was equal parts War Games, The Bourne Identity, and Hackers. It is a Direct-to-DVD movie so I wasn't expecting alot of originality, but there was definately a good mix to keep me interested.
While this movie bears all the marks of being a lesser sequel, it stands out as one of the better direct-to-DVD movies I've seen.
Movie Review: War Games The DEAD CODE Stands on its own.
Summary: 5 Stars
WarGames: The Dead Code
War Games The DEAD CODE Set as a sequal, can stand alone. Even though there are some references to the original War Games. the actors run with the script and take the idea into modern day tech. You will be on edge all through out the movie.
Movie Review: more remake than sequel
Summary: 4 Stars
This is more a modernized remake than a true sequel to WarGames. But, the writers/producers very smartly, though loosely, tied it into the classic original in order to get a wider audience than a random computer hacker movie called The Dead Code would get alone. Fans of the original will also enjoy this one. Also recommended is Untraceable, another above-par computer geek flick.Movie Review: Looks good from the special preview I saw
Summary: 4 Stars
Last night (7/24/08) I attended a special one night only screening of the original WarGames movie at my local cinema celebrating its 25th anniversary. Included with the screening was a trailer from the new WG:The Dead Code movie. Based on that preview trailer I am definitely ordering the new movie.Movie Review: Nostalgia updated!
Summary: 4 Stars
I remember the classic WarGames for its good & bad, but the new updated version is so much better and very entertaining. Acting is better too, thank heavens (sorry Matthew B). Parallel stories, lots of suspenseful scenarios and really glad someone did a new version for today.