From: slib1396@altair.selu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.arts.movies
Subject: Re: REVIEW: SNEAKERS
Date: 14 Sep 92 16:15:54 -0600
Summary: addtosneakers
Reply-To: slib1396@selu.edu
Keywords: sneakers
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Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University

In article <1992Sep14.062651.2016@terminator.cc.umich.edu>, 2fatguys@icpsr.umich.edu (Too FAT Guys) writes:
> 		      
> 			     SNEAKERS
> 		    A film review by Too FAT Guys
> 		    Copyright 1992  by Roger & Me
> 
> Roger:  I love movies made by liberals!
> 
> Roger:	Of course, this means round two of Dan vs. Hollywood. I'll be
> 	watching C-SPAN for his review.
> 
> Roger:  SNEAKERS, a techno-thriller, engages in some of the least subtle
> 	government bashing in recent memory.  Martin Bishop (Robert
> 	Redford) runs a computer security company with "Mother" (Dan
> 	Aykroyd), "Whistler" (David Strathairn), Crease (Sidney Poitier),
> 	and Carl (River Phoenix).  They are hired by NSA agents to steal a
> 	black box.  After retrieving the device, they soon discover what
> 	it is: the ultimate code breaker.
> 
> Roger:	And this is really the only portion of the movie whose technical
> 	accuracy can be questioned. Using the black box, they break into
> 	several services, such as the "National Power Grid".  Aside from
> 	the improbability of such a service existing, the NPG seems to
> 	trust encryption enough to do away with authentication.
> 
> Roger:  There were also several other technical inaccuracies, but I was
> 	willing to excuse them.  Accuracy is an admirable goal, but it
> 	doesn't always make great cinema.  At least they bothered to hire
> 	a technical advisor.
> 
> Roger:	The director and co-writter, Phil Alden Robinson, is also a
> 	techno-phile. As a matter of fact, he could well be reading this,
> 	since he's a CompuServe subscriber (hi Phil).  Perhaps his
> 	computer savvy explains the film's view of our information-based
> 	world order.
> 
> Roger:  Information plays so great a role, that the villain seems almost
> 	incidental.  The real target of abuse is the government.
> 	Certainly, the film seems to be saying that the government is the
> 	greatest abuser of information.  And who could fault anyone for
> 	criticizing the government?
> 
> Roger:	Not I.  I always enjoy a few rounds of government bashing.  In
> 	fact, I enjoyed most of the film.  It was suspenseful and
> 	well-paced.  The plot was well thought out, believable, and held
> 	together well.  I give this film a thumbs up.
> 
> Roger:  With little exception, the acting was fine.  With a cast this
> 	size, there's not much room for character depth.  However, it's
> 	hard to miss with this many Academy nominated actors.  I give this
> 	film a thumbs up as well.
> 
> Roger:	So, that's two thumbs up for SNEAKERS.  That's all for now -- the
> 	tty is closed.
> -- 
> For the latest review by the Too FAT Guys, finger roger@icpsr.umich.edu.

You didn't happen to mention the actress for the female lead part.  Who was
she? I thought I heard the actress who had the female lead in Dances With
Wolves also had the female lead in Sneakers?

Thanks for the review.  I can't wait to see the movie.  I hope I am sending
this message the proper way.  I was just given access to this system and 
have received no instructions on using it.  

J Wild slib1396@selu.edu
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