The Net

The Net(1995)

PG-13
07/28/1995 (US)Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Action1h 54m
6.0

"Her driver's license. Her credit cards. Her bank accounts. Her identity. DELETED."

Overview

Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project.

Irwin Winkler

Director

John Brancato

Writer

Michael Ferris

Writer

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Part of the The Net Collection

These two films explore the theme of technological threats. In the first, a systems analyst discovers a dangerous program and becomes a target of a high-tech organization attempting to erase her identity. The second film follows a young analyst in Istanbul who finds her identity stolen amidst a web of deceit. Both films highlight the dangers of technology, with the first explicitly portraying a high-tech organization's malicious actions and the second subtly presenting the threat through stolen identity. These narratives also delve into the ethical implications of technological advancements, urging viewers to reflect on the balance between innovation and ethics. The films present the paradox of technology as both a tool for progress and a source of chaos, inviting thoughtful consideration of its dual nature.

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1995 - The Net - Trailer

1995 - The Net - Trailer

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THE NET (1995) Featurette – From Script to Screen

THE NET (1995) Featurette – From Script to Screen

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A review by Kamurai
6.0

Written on November 14, 2020

Good enough of a watch, might watch again, but can't honestly recommend.

The biggest problem is just that the movie is dated. The entire movie is based off a fear mongering joke/concept that our lives are controlled by computers, which in 1995 wasn't really the case, but in 2020 is much more true in the way that the movie wants to say.

What actually makes the movie is that the movie isn't centered on manipulating the information, but uses it as adversity that the protagonist can overcome.

Essentially this comes down to a "average person" in a "spy movie" trope. I think puzzle fans will like this one as it is a lot of "If X and Y, then what do you do?". And we know Sandra Bullock doesn't shy away from a little action.