Sneakers
Sneakers

Sneakers

1992Movie125 minEnglish

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users84%
Director: Phil Alden RobinsonGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A team of security specialists, led by a former hacker named Martin Brice, is blackmailed into retrieving a dangerous code devised by a shadowy NSA agent. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to undermine the very foundations of privacy and security in the digital age. The team must use their unique skills and cyber-expertise to expose the truth and prevent the code from falling into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

Sneakers was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty dialogue, engaging plot, and strong ensemble cast. Audiences also found the film to be an entertaining and thought-provoking thriller, particularly for its prescient exploration of technology and privacy concerns.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its smart script and clever blend of comedy and suspense.
  • Applauded for its timely themes of technology, privacy, and government surveillance.
  • Commended for its charismatic ensemble cast and engaging character dynamics.

Google audience: Google users frequently highlight the film's intelligence and foresight regarding technological advancements and privacy issues. Many appreciate the film's humor and the strong chemistry between the cast members, finding it to be a consistently entertaining and well-crafted thriller.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound effect used for the "black box" in the film was created by mixing the sound of a cat purring with a distorted keyboard melody.

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John Chard

John Chard

A great night in with a top cast having fun. "I could have joined the NSA but they found out my parents were married!" The DVD box proudly proclaims that the film is one of the most satisfying suspense films ever! Naturally this is h...