THE NET
A film review by Ann Tschirgi
Copyright 1995 Ann Tschirgi
PLOT 5/10
THE NET had a plot that was average. The previews gave it all away. Angela Bennet's identity gets deleted. Now I am not one to say this is no big deal or that this is not creative but I do agree that this movie dealt with the plot in a pitiful way. She just *happens* to have no friends so *nobody* can agree that there was a actual Angela Bennet. And there is a sub-plot about a back-door to a security program and a diskette that would be good enough on its own for a plot. But combine the two together and you get a rushed movie. The basic parts about Angela running away are similar to The Fugitive and make up a large portion of the movie. Also THE NET was a mis-leading title as the film had little to do with the Internet besides having Angela send a few files and being on an unrealistic chat program.
ACTING 8/10
Sandra Bullock does as good of a job that can be expected for a role in a movie that requires someone to have a "Why me?" expression on her face joined with screaming "I am Angela Bennet!!" The actor that plays the villain is excellent however. He is charming yet evil similar to Lex Luthor on the TV show "Lois + Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman." Some other roles pull off bad jobs like the actress who plays the lady who becomes the "new" Angela who just acts like she hates acting and Angela's mother who has Alzheimer's and seems like she is deaf and an idiot.
SPECIAL EFFECTS 5/10
THE NET has very little special effects. But what it does have is average fare. Like chase scenes and explosions. The death of the villain is done in a fake way that makes Angela Bennet seem like Superwoman.
OVERALL 6/10
This movie is just above average from its acting. Good to see if no other good movies are out or if you like Sandra Bullock. Oddly enough I found this movie to be a comedy....
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