A Will Smith classic!

Production Year: 1998 - Drama - Director: Tony Scott - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over more

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Robert Dean (Will Smith) is a labor lawyer who is unknowingly in possession of evidence related to a serious politically motivated crime. Government agents eager to hide their...
more...guilt believe that Dean is on to them, and proceed to turn his life upside-down, ruin his reputation, and frame him for various incidents, thanks to the latest in high-tech government surveillance techniques. In an attempt to clear his name and reclaim his life, Dean teams up with the reclusive Brill (Gene Hackman), a former federal employee who has as much high-tech equipment and expertise as the government itself. Hackman's role is an extension of Harry Caul, the character he portrayed in Francis Ford Coppola's brilliant 1974 film, THE CONVERSATION. Smith scores as a man who is desperate to reclaim his identity and prove his innocence. This intense technological thrill-ride from director Tony Scott questions how much access the government should have to the communications of private citizens, and leaves the viewer with the unsettling feeling that Big Brother is definitely watching. Watch for the uncredited appearances of Jason Robards, Seth Green, Tom Sizemore, and Philip Baker Hall.

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A Will Smith classic!

A review by Lowey on Enemy Of The State DVD
August 27th, 2000

Author's product rating: Enemy Of The State DVD - rated by Lowey

Did you enjoy it?	Loved it
Story	Outstanding
Characters / Performances	Outstanding
Special Effects	Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?	Outstanding

Advantages:	Great film
Disadvantages:	Slightly predictable

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

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This film stars Will Smith and Gene Hackman. It is about a lawyer called Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith), who under strange circumstances finds himself in possession of a video recording of the killing of a high congressman. Robert is chased down in many various and extremely hi-tech ways using satellites and bugs, which he does not even know why. This film is slightly predictable, but it is so full of action, suspense and excellent acting, who really cares! The effects in the film are also at a very high standard indeed. This film should definately be a true classic!