The New York Times
Turns into a meticulously choreographed bang-by-the-numbers action fantasy that I would accuse of peddling evil if the film weren't so dumb and incoherent.
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Swordfish
Hugh Jackman leads this 2001 crime thriller as a talented hacker brought in by a rogue agent (John Travolta) with a desire to fight terrorism on his own terms. The plan? Steal $9 billion dollars from the DEA's secret account. Co-stars Halle Berry, Don Cheadle and the late, great Sam Shepard.
2001Rating: R16, Violence & offensive language99 minsUSA
ActionCrimeThriller
- Director:
- Dominic Sena ('Gone in 60 Seconds', 'Whiteout', 'Kalifornia')
- Writer:
- Skip Woods
- Cast:
- John TravoltaHugh JackmanHalle BerryDon CheadleSam ShepardVinnie Jones
Swordfish | Reviews
25%138 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Variety
John Travolta attempts to recapture some of his former cool in "Swordfish," a half-absorbing, half-ridiculous techno-thriller that often goes too far in audience-rousing effects.
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Roger Ebert
"Swordfish" looks like the result of a nasty explosion down at the Plot Works. It's skillfully mounted and fitfully intriguing, but weaves such a tangled web that at the end I defy anyone in the audience to explain the exact loyalties and motives of the leading characters.
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