Hackers in Wonderland

A brilliant but disgraced computer hacker is blackmailed by the National Security Agency to infiltrate a group of dangerous anarchists who are planning a devastating cyberattack on the United States. He must race against time to stop them while evading both the authorities and the hackers themselves.

While the film boasted a high-profile cast and a timely premise about cyber-terrorism, it received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. Many found the plot convoluted and unrealistic, despite its attempts to be a thinking person's thriller. The action sequences and special effects were generally considered uninspired for the time.

• Criticized for its implausible plot and reliance on hacker movie clichés.

• The performances, particularly from Bruce Willis, were seen as uninspired.

• The film failed to deliver a compelling or believable cyber-thriller experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews were mixed, with some appreciating the attempt at a tech-thriller and the star power, while many felt the plot was too nonsensical and the execution lacked excitement.

The film was notably delayed in its release due to the sensitive nature of its plot concerning cyber-terrorism, with concerns over how closely it mirrored real-world vulnerabilities at the time.