Ratings Reviews and Comments Enemy of the State is a fast-paced action thriller that correctly puts the action and thrills at the forefront but fails to make the mistake that breaks so many of its genre. The vast bulk of the technology presented in this movie is certainly possible, and concerning its use, it's not so much a question of whether people will employ it for the purposes shown here as how far they will go. The set-up for the plot is a familiar but effective device.
Someone gets a hold of some incriminating evidence and passes it off to an unwitting bystander.
Suddenly this bystander is being chased from all quarters and doesn't know why. He is played by Will Smith, an actor with a charismatic demeanor who makes most of the movies he's in fun just by his presence. He tracks down and seeks aid from Gene Hackman, a great actor who plays the immensely entertaining role of a knowledgeable recluse. Links Internet Movie Database . More Reviews .