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Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith) is a lawyer with a wife and family whose happily normal life is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy (Jason Lee) at a lingerie shop. Unbeknownst to the lawyer, he's just been burdened with a videotape of a congressman's assassination. Hot on the tail of this tape is a ruthless group of National Security Agents commanded by a belligerently ambitious fed named Reynolds (Jon Voight). Using surveillance from satellites, bugs and other sophisticated snooping devices, the NSA infiltrates every facet of Dean's existence, tracing each physical and digital footprint he leaves. Driven by acute paranoia, Dean enlists the help of a clandestine former NSA operative named Brill (Gene Hackman) and Enemy of the State kicks into high-intensity hyperdrive. Teaming up once again with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Top Gun director Tony Scott demonstrates his glossy style with clever cinematography and breakneck pacing. Will Smith proves that there's more to his success than a brash sense of humour, giving a versatile performance that plausibly illustrates a man cracking under the strain of paranoid turmoil. Hackman steals the show by essentially reprising his role from The Conversation--just imagine his memorable character Harry Caul some 20 years later. Most of all, the film's depiction of high-tech surveillance is highly convincing and dramatically compelling, making this a cautionary tale with more substance than you'd normally expect from a Scott-Bruckheimer action extravaganza. --Jeremy Storey
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Will Smith, Jack Black, Scott Caan, Jason Lee, Jamie Kennedy Director: Tony Scott
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Chrapliwy
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Format:DVD
This film took a little time to take off in the beginning, but it was necessary to stage the action that would come later.
The movie opens with a powerful politician, played by John Voight, killing another politician who refuses to support a bill that would allow spying into people's lives to protect the country. That killing is caught on tape and the tape falls into the hands of a researcher who then slips the tape into a shopping bag carried by Will Smith's character.
From there the action takes off at a breathtaking pace. The parts are flawlessly acted - John Voight is the perfect embodiment of the stereotypical evil politician, Will Smith is the helpless victim, and Gene Hackman is the brilliant strategist who pulls the entire film together. I won't say more as I wouldn't want to spoil the suspense.
The thing about this movie is it seems so terrifyingly real. They show throughout the film, the tracking systems used (satellites and high end computer programs). I found myself thinking about this one for days after seeing it. It made me pause and wonder just how real the scenario could be and what it would mean to the general population.
The movie opens with a powerful politician, played by John Voight, killing another politician who refuses to support a bill that would allow spying into people's lives to protect the country. That killing is caught on tape and the tape falls into the hands of a researcher who then slips the tape into a shopping bag carried by Will Smith's character.
From there the action takes off at a breathtaking pace. The parts are flawlessly acted - John Voight is the perfect embodiment of the stereotypical evil politician, Will Smith is the helpless victim, and Gene Hackman is the brilliant strategist who pulls the entire film together. I won't say more as I wouldn't want to spoil the suspense.
The thing about this movie is it seems so terrifyingly real. They show throughout the film, the tracking systems used (satellites and high end computer programs). I found myself thinking about this one for days after seeing it. It made me pause and wonder just how real the scenario could be and what it would mean to the general population.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Neil Butler
Format:DVD
Enemy Of The State is a perfect example of how to pace an intelligent thriller. Right from the off this film is absolutely gripping. The plot is fairly complex yet such is the skill with which this film has been put together that the viewer never gets lost. Early on in the film when Will Smith realises that someone is after him there's a heart in your mouth chase scene that never seems to let up. This is part of the films strength, because the viewer is always aware that Smith is only ever minutes away from being caught. Even when things slow down momentarily to let the viewer catch up with any plot developments there's always an air of menace at what waits around the corner. Smith's performance is excellent and Gene Hackman as always does a sterling job as an ex CIA man. The ending is very nearly a tribute to director Tony Scott's own True Romance. If you like a decent intelligent thriller they don't come any better than this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I completely agree with the previous reviewer,Enemy of the State is tremendous viewing,with great performances from all.
I have read a lot of reviewers saying that certain blu-ray films should be used as demo,s for the format,well,in my opinion,the blu-ray transfer of Enemy of the State is "up there" with almost any other disc,sharp,and I mean SHARP!!!
I,ve had the standard dvd for quite a while,and I was very pleased with the picture quality,and,if truth be told,I was very dubious whether the blu-ray version would be better quality,how wrong I was,the quality of the blu-ray version is stunning,imo.
If,like me and the previous reviewer,you like this film,you have to buy the blu-ray version,it,s one of the very best examples of the blu-ray format.
Davy,Scotland.
I have read a lot of reviewers saying that certain blu-ray films should be used as demo,s for the format,well,in my opinion,the blu-ray transfer of Enemy of the State is "up there" with almost any other disc,sharp,and I mean SHARP!!!
I,ve had the standard dvd for quite a while,and I was very pleased with the picture quality,and,if truth be told,I was very dubious whether the blu-ray version would be better quality,how wrong I was,the quality of the blu-ray version is stunning,imo.
If,like me and the previous reviewer,you like this film,you have to buy the blu-ray version,it,s one of the very best examples of the blu-ray format.
Davy,Scotland.
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Enemy of the State [DVD] [1998]
I'd already seen the movie and I'm a big fan of Gene Hackman. A real action packed thriller - conspiracy and the abuse of the power of the state. Read more
Published 8 days ago by gogsrule
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Excellent
The film itself is fantastic, but what I find excellent is the Blu ray quality itself, I watched this on a 50" full HD Samsung 7 series through a Samsung 5. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Slapa4b2
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So true
I am not a Will Smith fan but this is a very good movie. The story gives you food for thought on how we are being observed by the government.
Published 1 month ago by Carol
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Enemy of the State
This is a non stop action packed movie which keeps you spell bound throughout. One we will watch again and again. Definitely one for your collection.
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Published 2 months ago by Malcolm Hesketh
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Great film
One of the best films around for thrills all held together by a great cast. Both Gene Hackman and Will Smith shine in this espionage thriller with a fine support cast including Jon... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Richard J. Fisher
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Enemy Of The State [Blu-ray]
Astounding film for it's time. Like a vision of the future and yet we've already passed it... If Big Brother was in play then, can you imagine it's power now?? Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jonny Two Times
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Cracking movie!
In my opinion, Will Smith's best performance and Gene Hackman's character as a cat loving ex-CIA operative was brilliant! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. M. Hetep
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not so far fetched
Bearing in mind when this film was made it was probably a fairly accurate account of the surveillance society in which we live. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. C. Raithby
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VERY GOOD ACTION MOVIE
VERY GOOD ACTION MOVIE
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YOU WILL ENJOY IT VERY MUCH
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