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Good thriller with some great twists!
A Customer from SW London,
4th March, 2008
Despite having read some bad reviews about the movie I decided to go and see it anyway and decide for myself. I wasn't disappointed. For once the movie was as good as the trailer (which is not always the case). Unlike one of the previous reviewers who claimed the improbability of a young wunderkind manipulating the world wide internet and pc systems at his whims, I actually don't think there was anything improbable about the story.( Just recently Jon Lech Johansen, reverse-engineered Fairplay, which has upset Apple's little applecart, or should I say, Ipod cart!! There have been several other kids too, before him who have gone well beyond their years and capabilities). Lane as usual is brilliant. The movie is fast paced and keeps the viewer at the edge of their seats! I thought it was clever to cast someone like Cross who has baby boy (almost angelic) looks yet is the one masterminding such uncontrollable terror! I enjoyed the film, it provided the entertainment factor I was aiming for. How probable or improbable it would be? Who cares!!! If I just wanted to see the probable I would never go to the movies, I would just sit around watching real life around me. Watch this movie, it's got a good cast, brilliant acting, and I was not disappointed with the ending, because it clearly indicates that as a society, our blood lust and morbid curiosity is growing by the day, some might say, that is not a good sign!
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