When the videotape of the murder of a congressman unknowingly ends up in the hands of labor lawyer and dedicated family man Robert Clayton Dean, he is framed for the murder. With the help of the mysterious Brill, Dean attempts to throw the NSA off his trail and prove his innocence.
A lawyer unknowingly becomes the target of a corrupt NSA official after he receives evidence of a politically motivated murder. Forced to go on the run, he must rely on a former intelligence operative to help him expose the truth and clear his name, all while being relentlessly pursued by a surveillance state.
Enemy of the State was a commercial success and generally received positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its fast-paced action, suspenseful plot, and strong performances, particularly from Will Smith and Gene Hackman. The film was also noted for its prescient themes of government surveillance and privacy in the digital age.
Google audience: Viewers appreciated the intense action and the compelling storyline, finding the film to be a suspenseful thriller. Many were impressed by Will Smith's performance and the film's exploration of technology and surveillance, though some felt the plot became a bit convoluted.
Director Tony Scott utilized over 1,000 surveillance cameras and satellite feeds in filming to create the illusion of constant monitoring, foreshadowing the pervasive surveillance technology of the 21st century.
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