Firewall
Director: Richard Loncraine
Actors: Harrison Ford, Virginia Madsen, Paul Bettany
PlotJack Stanfield is a top-notch security specialist for a large Seattle bank, where he's crafted a foolproof firewall to protect against cyber theft. His life is upended when a ruthless criminal mastermind, Bill Cox, forcibly invades his home, taking Jack's family hostage. Cox demands that Jack use his expertise to breach his own impenetrable security system and siphon $100 million into Cox's overseas accounts. Faced with the impossible choice of saving his family or protecting the bank's financial integrity, Jack is thrust into a high-stakes game.
As Jack navigates the dangerous situation, he must outwit his captors by turning their own tactics against them. With the clock ticking, he embarks on a desperate attempt to find a loophole in his own system without triggering alarms that would bring unwanted attention to the heist. The tension escalates as Jack races against time to save his family and prevent the financial catastrophe, leading to a clash between his loyalty to his family and his professional ethics.
Writers: Joe Forte
Release Date: 10 Feb 2006
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Australia, Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Firewall' disappoints with clichés and mediocrity, decent Blu-ray quality, best as a one-time rental.
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