Hackers
Originally released in 1995.
I've watched this movie 4 times and given it an average score of 3.5⭐ (out of 4).
2026-08-11 Watch 4
On its surface, it's sort of a doofy movie. The typing scenes are overwrought and there's an undercurrent of casual misogyny that probably fit right into 90 hacker culture. I didn't really get it at first (and my early reviews reflect that).
At the same time, it's just so earnest. It takes its characters at their word, no matter how silly they're being. It paints them almost as jocks, never talking down to or belittling them. The costuming and roller blading is so over the top, yet utterly charming and cool. The villain is the same, but you just love to hate him. A truly masterful performance. The hardware is so 90s and overall vibe is just impeccable. I've really come around to the film as a chaotic, energetic expression of computer-focused joy. It holds a special place in my heart.
HACK THE PLANET
2023-08-10 Watch 3
no additional notes, see rating and/or other watches.
2019-08-19 Watch 2
Still weird, stylized, and culty
2017-06-18 Watch 1
This one is sort of all over the place. Very stylized, lots of 90s computer graphics. Pretty goofy, but had some actual (if not convoluted and forced) plot thrown in. I can see what it's a cult classic