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Anti-Trust [DVD] [2001]
enlarge	Director: Peter Howitt Actors: Ryan Phillippe, Tim Robbins, Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, Douglas McFerran Studio: MGM Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy New: £0.44 as of 21/11/2009 23:59 GMT details You Save: £17.55 (98%) New (22) Used (42) from £0.01 Seller: fastdvd2006 Rating: 6 reviews Sales Rank: 35650 Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 104 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5050070007251 ASIN: B00005KFTE Theatrical Release Date: January 12, 2001 Release Date: October 1, 2001 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review IAnti-Trust/I is a gripping thriller, and although far from being great filmmaking it is at least notable for being about something important and having the will to follow it through. Macro software company NURV, based on a giant "campus" in the Pacific North West and under investigation by the Department of Justice, is planning to launch a proprietary broadband Internet. Ryan Philippe is adequate as the young geek hero, though Tim Robbins dominates the film as CEO Gary Winston, a skilfully cutting interpretation of a power-corrupted software multibillionaire; Gary Sinise offers an equally compelling characterisation. Peter Howitt directs in broad strokes, keeping things exciting if not exactly subtle, while Don Davis' score is alternately suspenseful and overblown. Howard Franklin's screenplay offers surprising plot detail and a couple of good twists while straining credulity with hoary thriller clichés. Nevertheless, the technical stuff is far more accurate than usual, despite the Hollywood compromises. IAnti-Trust/I provides a rallying cry against the global domination of global communications for the profit of the few, the final 15 minutes delivering an uplifting if simplistic wish-fulfilment fantasy. p BOn the DVD:/B The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is highly atmospheric, though the anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image is only average, some grain and artefacting letting down the sleek look and elegant design of the film. "Cracking the Code" is a routine 22-minute "making of" documentary, while the audio commentary by director Peter Howitt and editor Zach Staenberg spends a lot of time stating the obvious. --IGary S Dalkin/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 6 1 2 Next » Geeks and Non-Geeks Alike, Will Enjoy January 5, 2003 Erik Callaway 6 out of 6 found this review helpful This movie is quite well done. I do believe that it is a thinly veiled shot at Microsoft (a bit of an exaggeration to get the point across that a company that huge can be rather evil). The cast is rather impressive. Tim Robbins, made up to look suspiciously like Bill Gates, was amazing as "Gary Winston," the C.E.O. of N.E.R.V., a software giant only comparable to that of the likes of Microsoft. Ryan Phillippe, plays "Milo Hoffman," a Stanford educated computer geek, who is hired by N.E.R.V. to complete work on the ultimate piece of media software called "Synapse." Milo's girlfriend, played by "Mallrats" veteran Claire Forlani, is rather good in her role. Rachael Leigh Cook, from "She's All That" is amazing too! I think that she gets better in every movie she is in.pThis movie takes some pretty good twists and turns. It boils down to be murder mystery with a little bit of fighting "Big Brother." Generally, I am not a fan of suspense. It annoys me, because generally we always know which way it is heading. "Antitrust" has great suspense. It is never over-the-top. The movie can be rather unpredictable. pThis movie is everything that movies like "Hackers" lack. It is obviously not going to be perfect representation of the Information Technology industry, but it is remarkably close (and really, that would was too close it would probably be bad for business). There are no flashy graphics when it comes to how the code and computers are used. Unlike "Hackers," geeks are geeks here; it isn't the rave scene going around playing computer "Robin Hoods." Not to say that there is too much "geek stuff" in the movie, but what is there looks and feels like the real thing. p"Antitrust" is the best tech movie I have ever seen. The cast is perfect. I have watched this DVD probably twenty times and have yet to tire seeing it. I recommend it to everyone I know in IT, and most anyone else too. The movie is top-shelf material. pepc Superb! January 13, 2002 D. Purse 5 out of 7 found this review helpful Okay, so I did get this on the basis it was computer based, but I loved it. Personally I think the Amazon reviewer was a little harsh. The featurette is actually very good and gives good insight into the making of the film. The directors commentary is actually the one which got me into listening to directors commentaries. It is very insightful and points out little things you might have missed, not stating the obvious as the Amazon reviewer put it. Once again it proves that Ryan Philippe is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. gripping October 6, 2001 3 out of 9 found this review helpful watching this film will change your life. it's a fantstic thriller, with a few good scares in there too. the gorgeous ryan phillipe stars as milo, a computer genius. the story unfolds as milo, starts a job in a exclusive computer company.brall is not as it seems in this brilliant company, as milo's life gets turned upside down.brwatch out for the bit when milo is sitting in his car........ Interested in the Computer Industry... BUY THIS DVD April 16, 2003 B. Smyth 1 out of 5 found this review helpful Interested in the Computer Industry, Bill Gates's multi-billion pound turnover, you'll love this film. She's All That meets The Firm October 1, 2001 2 out of 7 found this review helpful In a brave attempt to mix the teeny soap sides of films such as she's all that and 10 things about you and mix them with the computer terminology of hackers and the corruption of the firm, this film actually prevails and keeps it's head up high as an intelligent film that keeps the action flowing. pAlthough it is another example of a film trying to use computer terminology any where it can to make itself sound hip with the lingo!! it does get it better than most. pGood performances all round and some nice little twists keep the story moving at a rapid yet smooth pace.pIf you enjoy computer films but with real plot then this film is definately for you. Showing reviews 1-5 of 6 1 2 Next »

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