Martin Bishop (Robert Redford) is the head of a bunch of expert technicians (Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix) who specialize in testing security systems. The security pro finds his past going back to haunt him, when he is blackmailed by two government agents (Timothy Busfield , Eddie Jones) into stealing a top secret black box , the team find themselves embroiled into a twisted plot and a cat and mouse game against a powerful criminal organization . As his unique group are tasked with retrieving a particularly important item. Of course , nothing is as it seems. We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you. To trust can be murder. A burglar, a spy, a fugitive, a delinquent, a hacker, and a piano teacher... and these are the good guys.
Competent thriller about five computer hackers with questionable pasts and and equally questionable goverment job that become involved into a game of danger and intrigue , resulting in unexpected consequences . The flick deals with the impact of a factoring breakthrough on encryption, being the main issue a strange box which they discover that it has the capability to decode all existing encryption systems around the world. Rather slow-going considering the talents and intrigue involved that includes twists and turns enough to keep a spectator's interest . Stars Robert Redford giving a nice acting in his usual style . Well accompanied by a very good cast , such as : Sidney Poitier , David Strathairn , Dan Aykroyd , River Phoenix , Timothy Busfield , Eddie Jones , Mary McDonnell , Stephen Tobolowski , George Earn , Donald Logue and especial showing up from the great Ben Kingsley . Furthermore , a brief acting by veteran James Earl Jones at a fun final appearance.
Displaying a thrilling as well as sensitive musical score by James Horner . Likewise , a colorful and adequate cinematography by John Lindley . The motion picture was competently directed by Phil Alden Robinson who was born in 1950 in Long Beach, Long Island, New York. He is a good craftsman , a writer and director, who has written/directed a few films , being especially known for Field of Dreams (1989) , Sneakers (1992) ,Freedom song (2000) and The sum of all fears (2002) . Rating : 6.5/10. Better than average . Well worth watching . The flick will appeal to Robert Redford fans . Essential and indispensable seeing for thriller enthusiasts.
Competent thriller about five computer hackers with questionable pasts and and equally questionable goverment job that become involved into a game of danger and intrigue , resulting in unexpected consequences . The flick deals with the impact of a factoring breakthrough on encryption, being the main issue a strange box which they discover that it has the capability to decode all existing encryption systems around the world. Rather slow-going considering the talents and intrigue involved that includes twists and turns enough to keep a spectator's interest . Stars Robert Redford giving a nice acting in his usual style . Well accompanied by a very good cast , such as : Sidney Poitier , David Strathairn , Dan Aykroyd , River Phoenix , Timothy Busfield , Eddie Jones , Mary McDonnell , Stephen Tobolowski , George Earn , Donald Logue and especial showing up from the great Ben Kingsley . Furthermore , a brief acting by veteran James Earl Jones at a fun final appearance.
Displaying a thrilling as well as sensitive musical score by James Horner . Likewise , a colorful and adequate cinematography by John Lindley . The motion picture was competently directed by Phil Alden Robinson who was born in 1950 in Long Beach, Long Island, New York. He is a good craftsman , a writer and director, who has written/directed a few films , being especially known for Field of Dreams (1989) , Sneakers (1992) ,Freedom song (2000) and The sum of all fears (2002) . Rating : 6.5/10. Better than average . Well worth watching . The flick will appeal to Robert Redford fans . Essential and indispensable seeing for thriller enthusiasts.