NetForce
NetForce

NetForce

1999Movie154 minEnglish

Set in the year 2005, a division of the FBI, called "NetForce" has been initiated to investigate Internet crime. A Bill Gates-type character finds a loophole in his new web browser which enables him to gain control of the Internet. Net-Force, headed by Kristofferson and Bakula's characters set out to stop him.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Kevin VanHookGenres: Action, Science Fiction, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2000, a specialized cyber-crime unit called NetForce is formed to combat the growing threat of computer viruses and online criminals. When a deadly virus is released that threatens to shut down the world's computer systems, NetForce's top agent, a reformed hacker named Steve 201, must race against time to find the perpetrator and stop the digital apocalypse.

Critical Reception

NetForce was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its uninspired plot, dated special effects, and generic action sequences. It struggled to deliver a compelling narrative despite its futuristic premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of genuine suspense.
  • Special effects and action sequences are often unconvincing and dated.
  • The acting is serviceable but cannot elevate the weak script.

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Fun Fact

NetForce was based on the novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, although the movie significantly deviated from the source material and was generally considered a lesser adaptation.

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