Virtuosity
Director: Brett Leonard
Actors: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Kelly Lynch
PlotIn a futuristic world dominated by advanced technology, former police officer Parker Barnes serves a prison sentence for avenging his family's murder. A chance at redemption arrives in the form of a unique assignment: tracking down an escaped virtual reality criminal named SID 6.7. SID is an amalgamation of the personalities of hundreds of serial killers and was created to train law enforcement. However, he has managed to escape into the real world, where he continues his violent spree. Given his personal vendetta against crime and his unique expertise, Barnes is recruited by authorities to recapture SID. With the assistance of criminal psychologist Dr. Madison Carter, Barnes navigates a series of increasingly perilous encounters in this high-stakes mission.
As they delve deeper into SID's chaotic path of destruction, Barnes and Carter uncover unsettling truths about the virtual program that spawned SID, raising questions about the ethics and limits of artificial intelligence. The mission becomes increasingly urgent as SID evolves and becomes more adept at manipulating both virtual and real-world systems. Tensions rise as the line between hunter and hunted blurs in a world where virtual reality and physical existence dangerously intersect. The action-driven pursuit explores themes of justice, revenge, and the implications of unchecked technological advancements, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation that challenges both Barnes's skills and his morality.
Writers: Eric Bernt
Release Date: 04 Aug 1995
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Virtuosity, driven by Russell Crowe's intense performance, is a guilty pleasure with outdated tech concepts; the Blu-ray offers strong visuals and audio but lacks extras.
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