Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
A disgraced computer hacker is offered a chance at redemption by a mysterious government agent. He must use his skills to infiltrate a secure network and steal a massive sum of money, only to discover he's a pawn in a larger, more dangerous game. The stakes escalate as he races against time to uncover the truth and escape with his life.
Swordfish received largely negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its convoluted plot, over-the-top action sequences, and nonsensical exposition. Audiences, however, were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the fast-paced thrills and star power, while others found it to be a shallow and unbelievable blockbuster.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film entertaining and thrilling due to its action and cast, while others were put off by the plot's lack of logic and perceived shallowness.
The infamous 9/11-themed plot twist involving the destruction of the World Trade Center towers was added very late in post-production after the September 11th attacks, and reshoots were conducted to alter the film's ending.
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