5.8
Summary
In a dystopian 2021, Johnny is a data trafficker who has an implant that allows him to securely store data too sensitive for regular computer networks. On one delivery run, he accepts a package that not only exceeds the implant's safety limits—and will kill him if the data is not removed in time—but also contains information far more important and valuable than he had ever imagined. On a race against time, he must avoid the assassins sent to kill him and remove the data before it, too, ends his life.
Cast
Keanu Reeves
Johnny Mnemonic
Dina Meyer
Jane
Takeshi Kitano
Takahashi
Ice-T
J-Bone
Dolph Lundgren
Street Preacher
Denis Akiyama
Shinji
Henry Rollins
Spider
Barbara Sukowa
Anna Kalmann
Udo Kier
Ralfi
Tracy Tweed
Pretty
Falconer Abraham
Yomamma
Don Francks
Hooky
Diego Chambers
Henson
Sherry Miller
Takahashi's Secretary
Arthur Eng
Viet
Von Flores
Viet
Victoria Tengelis
Pharmakom Receptionist
Warren Sulatycky
Yakuza Operator
Celina Wu
Mikiyo
Jamie Elman
Toad
Simon Sinn
Man in Hotel Lobby
Caitlin Carmody
Twin in Hotel Lobby
Erin Carmody
Twin in Hotel Lobby
Douglas O'Keeffe
Pharmakom Security Officer
Marlow Vella
Lotek Kid
Howard Szafer
Strike
Paul Brogren
Stump
Arthi Sambasivan
Nurse
Michael A. Miranda
Stick
Coyote Shivers
Buddy
Lynne Adams
Yakuza with Rocket Launcher
Michael Shearer
Yakuza Partner
Susan Tsagkaris
Opera Singer
Chris Comrie
Beijing Riot Newscaster
Gene Mack
Laslo
Robin Crosby
Girl in Hotel Room
Glenn Bang
Bandleader (uncredited)
Natalie Gray
Tall Chinese Man (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Robert Longo
Screenplay, Short Story
William Gibson
Reviews
Kamurai
November 14, 2020
4
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend past a Bad Movie Night.
What a trip in the way back machine to see the inspiration for "The Matrix", maybe more of an homage to "Lawnmover Man", but very clearly they didn't have the capability to what they actually wanted to do with the movie.
The best things are clearly Dina Meyer ("Starship Troopers": Dizzy) and the "Hot Garotte" lazer whip thing, why haven't more movies used that?
Clearly Keanu Reeves did his best to try to hold this thing together, but the writing isn't that great, despite have a pretty good story and world to it. It's really dated, but it's good enough I would actually like to see a reboot of this.
There isn't a lot to say: the production and execution fell short and it's just not worth going back to watch this one.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$25,000,000.00
Revenue:
$19,075,720.00
Keywords
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