Swordfish
Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
Critics Sentiment
360-degree bullet time explosion decimates hostages and street
Heavy computer hacking exposition becomes confusing and technical
The film jumps from its confusing technical exposition (5.5) to its spectacular bullet-time explosion sequence (8.5), a 3-point swing that represents the movie finding its footing.
Swordfish follows a classic action movie arc with strong opening and spectacular action set pieces that reviewers universally praise, particularly the bullet-time explosion sequence. The middle section suffers from overly technical exposition and convoluted plotting that critics found confusing. The film recovers with impressive practical effects and stunts, though the ending's multiple twists leave some reviewers satisfied and others confused.
Full cast
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John Travolta
Gabriel
Hugh Jackman
Stanley
Halle Berry
Ginger
Don Cheadle
Roberts
Vinnie Jones
Marco
Sam Shepard
Senator Reisman
Drea de Matteo
Melissa
Rudolf Martin
Axl Torvalds
Zach Grenier
A.D. Joy
Camryn Grimes
Holly
Angelo Pagán
Torres
Chic Daniel
Swat Leader
Kirk B.R. Woller
Lawyer
Carmen Argenziano
Agent
Tim DeKay
Agent
Laura Lane
Helga
Tait Ruppert
Ad Agency Executive
Craig Braun
Coroner
William Mapother
Gabriel's Crew
Ilia Volok
Gabriel's Crew
Crew
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