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Gene Hackman does it again. This film bears similarities to his classic 1976 film 'The Conversation.'
-Review by David Bruce

ENEMY OF THE STATE
(1998)
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It was Pogo who declared:
"We have met the enemy, and he is us."

Robert Dean: Will Smith, Brill: Gene Hackman, Reynolds: Jon Voight, Rachel Banks: Lisa Bonet.
Directed by Tony Scott. Written by David Marconi.
Running time: 128 minutes.
Rated R (for language and violence).

THIS IS A SPOILER REVIEW
You may want to see the film first.

The film makes clever use of underwear, a symbol of being stripped of privacy. Will Smith running down the street in his boxer shorts is destined to become a classic shot. It was used by the studios as the main publicity shot appearing in newspapers world wide.

Reynolds (Jon Voight) is a government official who misuses his power in a god-like covert manner. There are similarities to the Christof character in 'The Truman Show.' Orwellian themes can also be found in 'Dark City.' Jon Voight has become a favorite bad guy in recent film like 'Mission Impossible' and 'Anaconda.'

The film makes a statement about spy technology and the right of privacy. We do indeed live in an Orwellian world where nothing is really private anymore. The film also makes the point that human determination is greater than technology. Also, the universal spiritual law of reaping and sowing is demonstrated. Reynolds is brought to his end via his own evil. As Jesus once said "Your sin will find you out." Additionally, the Bible teaches that "all the hidden things will be brought to light."

BULLETIN BOARD

GOOD MOVIE EXCEPT LANGUAGE
March 23, 1999. I would give this movie a higher rating but I am afraid I could not condone the constant use of swearing.It was not necessary as the brilliant plot and use of camera angles and intricate character developments resulted in all the suspense that was necessary. If it is realistic to have people swearing every time they turn around then I suppose they were staying true to the characters, but I still felt a bit annoyed at the constant barrage of unrequired swearing. Apart from that it was

JUST VICTIMS IN THE SYSTEM
Feb 27, 1999. It was a really exciting film. And it shows that technology have much power. There is no more private life and many people don`t know that. And data protection exists just as a word. After the film you got really paranoid. You`re watching around for cameras and so on. But you have this feeling just for a few days then you start normal life as it was before. And so we`re just the victims in this system. --Kathrin (Austria)

EXCITING FROM BEGINING TO END
Feb 17 1999, I saw the film today, and I think it's not a good feeling to know, what methods of observing are possible. Big brother is really watching us, and there's nothing you can do against. To the film: It's a really exciting movie from the begin till the end. -–Juergen

REMINISCENT OF ALFRED HITCHCOCK
I thought it was reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock type thriller, with Will Smith playing a type of Jimmy Stewart role, one not adverse to the situation he finds himself in, and who makes mistates (the dreaded telephone call!!) but in the end, one who uses his ingenuity to turn the impossible situation around. Gene Hackman is vintage Gene Hackman. What more needs to be said? Will Smith is becoming a superstar. Suspenseful until the very end! I will probably buy this when it comes out on video.