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The Net
The Net
Actors: Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller, Diane Baker, Wendy Gazelle
Director: Irwin Winkler
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
PG-13     2001     1hr 54min

A RECLUSIVE COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST IS CAUGHT IN A WEB OFINTRIGUE AND DANGER WHEN SHE UNWITTINGLY FINDS THE SECRET BEHINDA POPULAR COMPUTER SECURITY PROGRAM. IT'S PROGRAMMERS HAVECREATED A BACK DOOR, ENABLING THEM TO TAP ...  more »
     
     

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Actors: Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller, Diane Baker, Wendy Gazelle
Director: Irwin Winkler
Creators: Jack N. Green, Irwin Winkler, Jimmy Giritlian, Richard Halsey, Rob Cowan, John D. Brancato, Michael Ferris
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Crime, Espionage, Drama, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Sony Pictures
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Letterboxed - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 03/06/2001
Original Release Date: 07/28/1995
Theatrical Release Date: 07/28/1995
Release Year: 2001
Run Time: 1hr 54min
Screens: Color,Full Screen,Widescreen,Letterboxed
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 7
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish, Georgian
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Member Movie Reviews

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 11/12/2022...
Pretty fun action thriller with Sandra Bullock leading the way!
Tara S. from STATEN ISLAND, NY
Reviewed on 6/22/2018...
great flick!
Mike R. (moviemike)
Reviewed on 12/1/2011...
The Net has to be Sandra Bullock's best acting work. She should go out of her way to do this kind of acting. Those comedy parts she accepts are not where she should be. Even the bus movie was almost in the same league as The Net. I would be more inclind to see her (at the theater) in this type of part if she would accept one or more of them.
Dale D. (Cardinalis)
Reviewed on 11/17/2009...
While the technology has become dated, it's still a top notch Internet thriller. Not a chick flick - Sandra Bullock as computer geek, Dennis Miller before Monday Night Football.
1 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

SUSPENSEFUL!!!!
retrowens | Alabama, USA | 07/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) leads a life that is unlike most. She doesn't have much excitement in her life; her life is built mostly around her being a MAJOR computer ace. Unfortunately, her favorite hobby and job just might get her in trouble when she comes in contact with the wrong group of people and when she finds a top-secret program that can faulter computer networks."The Net" is a GREAT movie to say the least! The majority of the best suspense movies are built around a story having to do with a kidnapping, murder, or something else like that. The makers of this movie did a spectacular job of making "The Net" intriguing, compelling, interesting, and best of all, suspenseful. Sandra Bullock also puts on an unforgettable performance that makes the movie believable and even more compelling.An identity can be stolen and a life can be changed dramatically by a simple computer hacker or even a simple diskette. Whether you're a fan of the internet, things having to do with computers or not, at least give "The Net" a rent. If you're a big fan of movies that keep you on the edge of your seat, don't even think about renting "The Net", BUY it instead!"
This one may make you wonder WHO is watching YOU online
K. Corn | Indianapolis,, IN United States | 07/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Not exactly designed to be reassuring about computers and technology, the film's premise is that a hacker group has infiltrated the nation's computer systems and is behind major terrorist attacks. Sandra Bullock is excellent as a computer expert who is unwittingly helping the bad guys until she finds out what is going on....and then she's on the run for her life as the terrorists try to get to her before she exposes them. While I think Sandra Bullock is at the top of her form in this one, I think Jeremy Northam hasn't gotten nearly enough credit for his role as Devlin, the romantic stranger/hacker/bad guy. You'll get a kick out of Dennis Miller, too, as Bullock's ex-boyfriend who nearly comes to her rescue. I have only one quibble about this film. If you pay attention to Bullock's mannerisms, you'll notice that there's rarely a scene where she isn't fiddling with or playing with her hair- tucking it behind her ears, pulling it back in a pretend ponytail, brushing a strand off her forehead. What is THAT all about anyway? I felt like saying, "Get a haircut already!""
Underrated Bullock Film
J. M. Zuurbier | Canada | 06/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sandra Bullock stars in THE NET, a suspenseful thriller that will leave you at the edge of your seat. She plays Angela Bennett, a woman who is cut away from reality and the world and works from home as a computer virus detector. She comes across a disk which has a glitch that allows hackers to get into the FBI system. She takes a vacation and has a one night stand, with the man who is after her disk! Soon she finds her identity has been erased, and is forced to take on the identity of Ruth Marx. Soon she discovers this Ruth Marx has a criminal record, and must go on the run to protect herself and try to win back her identity. Dennis Miller plays her ex therapist and lover, who is a bit of a comic relief in the movie. The movie is fraught with mystery and suspense, as the story unfolds you'll find yourself hooked until the very end, when Bullock's character unravels the mystery and regains her life. THE NET is a movie that isn't as well regarded as some of her other hit movies like WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, MISS CONGENIALITY or SPEED, but it fits right among them as one of her best. She plays the part really well, of a woman who is terrified to find out that she has lost her identity. A must watch."