The Net
Director: Irwin Winkler
Actors: Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller
PlotAngela Bennett is a reclusive computer analyst working from home in Venice, California. Her life revolves around her work and interactions through various online platforms. One day, she receives a mysterious disk from a colleague that contains sensitive information about a computer security system. When her colleague dies under suspicious circumstances, Angela discovers that she is at the center of a conspiracy involving cyber-terrorists who intend to use the program for nefarious purposes. While on vacation in Mexico, Angela meets Jack Devlin, who claims to be an attractive stranger but is actually part of the conspiracy. After a violent confrontation, Angela barely escapes with her life.
Upon her return to the United States, Angela realizes that her identity has been erased from all official records and replaced with that of a known criminal. Desperately trying to regain control of her life, she evades both law enforcement and the conspirators who are hunting her down, all the while uncovering deeper levels of the conspiracy. Angela relies on her technical skills and wits to navigate through a digital maze where every move is monitored. She must find a way to expose the truth before she loses her identity permanently or worse, her life.
Writers: John Brancato, Michael Ferris
Release Date: 28 Jul 1995
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
The Net's prescient take on identity theft remains engaging, bolstered by a strong lead performance and satisfactory Blu-ray presentation, despite minimal extras.
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