Entertaining, but requires suspension of disbelief
Added 10/4/2009
The Net is an entertaining thriller based on a genuinely interesting plot idea. The technical aspects of the film were fairly comical at the time, on a par with the movies in which crackers need nothing more than type "hack password" in order to break the most advanced security systems. Increased computer literacy probably helps the film appear more unintentionally funny that it was back in the day. The notion that an evil bunch of super-hackers would choose to hide themselves by sticking links to themselves on web pages seems a bit odd, as does the notion that identify theft of this magnitude is possible.
In order to accept the premise that Bullock's character has become an "unknown", we must assume that she has had literally no interaction at all with the outside world - except for her ex-boyfriend, and we're left wondering why she didn't meet at least one of his friends? It also appears that she has not visited a dentist, doctor, bank, grocery shop or anything else in four years.
The plot would have worked better if placed in a futuristic world, since there's just too much implausibility to overcome. Enjoyable thriller for luddites, and a good comedy for the technically-minded.
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Way better than I expected
Added 7/3/2009
I'm not normally a big fan of Bullock and the rest are unknowns to me - but the plot was pretty good (and I'm a computer xpurt) and the editing very good, and the suspense really well handled.
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playability
Added 6/2/2009
Unfortunately when I came to play this is was not possible on my DVD/VHS combi - I didn't know there was region 1/region 2 info on the DVD and my combi is only films region 2 and it told me to eject. Was unable to find details of my order to return and also the delivery note and packaging had been shredded before I attempted to play this. However, I have now seen the film and rate this excellent suspense and content and also I am a fan of Sandra Bulloch. Would have wanted to know the above playing info before purchase as I know some items are from USA. Can return it to you for onward sale if you so require and advise me accordingly.
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One of Sandy's BEST films!
Added 4/9/2009
I love Sandra Bullock but some of her films are hit and miss with me. This is my favorite one so I wanted to write a brief review. I think she should take a break from comedies and do another really great suspense thriller like this. Sandra Bullock plays Angela Bennett and the film makes you go through the nightmare that she does if one day your identity was suddenly deleted. And let's face it, we are living in a time where technology is moving at such a rapid pace and everything is so easily accessible on the internet. All our information is stored in the computer and with a few clicks of the keys, you can become someone else. It's really scary to think about. And that is what happens to Angela after she stumbles upon a conspiracy involving a high-powered, rich CEO. Before she knows it, she's running for her life trying to prove to everyone who she really is while uncovering the truth. Angela is a smart, strong woman and you really feel her frustration at what is happening. You are rooting for her the entire way to win out in the end and for the bad guys to lose. I highly encourage people to check this film out. It may seem slightly dated, but still has a lot of merit about how dangerous computers can be if they fall into dangerous hands. You may also want to check out some other Sandra Bullock thrillers, Murder by Numbers and Premonition.
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Suspense, Paroanoia Reign
Added 3/26/2009
The suspense is very good in this film. There is a lot of tension in this story which has strong paranoia running through it.
The story starts off slow but kicks in pretty soon and stays that way, making it an involving movie for the viewer. That's why I give it a pretty good rating - the movie gets you involved in it. Sandra Bullock is more cute than annoying, which she normally is to me, so this is my highest-rated movie with her in it.
It is a typical Bullock movie in which she plays a mousy (but profane) woman who is in trouble but finds a way to survive and be the hero. Sound familiar? There also are plenty of holes in this story and certain things just don't add up but overall it is a very entertaining film and definitely recommended.
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Entertaining, but requires suspension of disbelief
Added 10/4/2009
The Net is an entertaining thriller based on a genuinely interesting plot idea. The technical aspects of the film were fairly comical at the time, on a par with the movies in which crackers need nothing more than type "hack password" in order to break the most advanced security systems. Increased computer literacy probably helps the film appear more unintentionally funny that it was back in the day. The notion that an evil bunch of super-hackers would choose to hide themselves by sticking links to themselves on web pages seems a bit odd, as does the notion that identify theft of this magnitude is possible.
In order to accept the premise that Bullock's character has become an "unknown", we must assume that she has had literally no interaction at all with the outside world - except for her ex-boyfriend, and we're left wondering why she didn't meet at least one of his friends? It also appears that she has not visited a dentist, doctor, bank, grocery shop or anything else in four years.
The plot would have worked better if placed in a futuristic world, since there's just too much implausibility to overcome. Enjoyable thriller for luddites, and a good comedy for the technically-minded.
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Way better than I expected
Added 7/3/2009
I'm not normally a big fan of Bullock and the rest are unknowns to me - but the plot was pretty good (and I'm a computer xpurt) and the editing very good, and the suspense really well handled.
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playability
Added 6/2/2009
Unfortunately when I came to play this is was not possible on my DVD/VHS combi - I didn't know there was region 1/region 2 info on the DVD and my combi is only films region 2 and it told me to eject. Was unable to find details of my order to return and also the delivery note and packaging had been shredded before I attempted to play this. However, I have now seen the film and rate this excellent suspense and content and also I am a fan of Sandra Bulloch. Would have wanted to know the above playing info before purchase as I know some items are from USA. Can return it to you for onward sale if you so require and advise me accordingly.
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