Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

7 out of 9 people found the following review helpful:

An acceptable film

Gladfan from , 22nd July, 2004

Of all the films i have seen this rates as moderate. The story is somewhat funny, the effects cost more than a fiver but I am sorry to say that Keanu can and has done better than this. The priest however makes this movie watchable just for its comedy value, the man is so camp and plays the role so well. The movie is also a summer job for the music industry with Henry Rollins (rollins band) and rapper friends in tow.
On the whole as i say its medle of the road in all aspects. Only see this if you are a fan of Keanu and need to tick it of the movie list, otherwise its one to avoid.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

*** May contain spoilers ***

They say never meet your childhood hero...

Hightower from , 13th April, 2010

I LOVED this film when I was younger. Yes, I was a Geek. But there was just so much to clap your hands and shout COOL! at the TV about in this film (Dolph Lundgren as a blade-wielding Terminator-ish Jesus at the very least). However, I just rented this again after a heated debate amongst my peers, and boy was I surprised at how ridiculous and cheesy it turned out to be. Not to mention, Keanu Reeve's acting in this film IS HIS WORST EVER!! And that's saying something. I would recommend this only to the hardiest of geeks - and if you have fond memories of it, don't watch it again, it'll spoil them.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Nice idea, shame about the film.

Silant from from Sheffield, England, 16th March, 2008

I would try and say something positive about this film, but i am at a loss of what to say about it. I first read the short story it is based on a few years ago, and it was one of the most unique ideas i had read for a long time, but when i saw this film, i was appalled at the stupidity of it. Yes, the author of the short story wrote the script, but other than that i don't know of his involvement with the film. I would like to point out many inaccuracies between the short story and the film, but it is not the place to do so, other than there is much more there than the film gives, and because of this it is a shallow and weak film. If I were to recommend this film, i would advise the short story be read first, or watch it out of morbid curiosity otherwise, it is one to be missed.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

what?

Jenny ren from Stone, 26th July, 2007

? really though someone explain. i understood the plot i mean it was ridiculously simple wierd childish and awfully acted. i'm shocked, i know reeves is cheesy but seriously this is cheddar on toast! Best actor in the thing was the dolphin lol.

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Love this film!

DiddyNeo from , 27th February, 2010

You know what, this is a terrible film, but there is something endearing about it, and I love it. I'll always watch it if its on one of the TV channels. I know the plot backwards and the ending is perfectly silly, but it's always worth a late night viewing ~ get a bag of popcorn, throw off your shoes and kick back, there's worse things to watch, and Keanu is as Keanu does ... I guess he was practising for Matrix.

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You won't get that wasted time back again

A Customer from Sutton, 10th June, 2009

A truly apalling film. If you thought Reeves was wooden in other films this is like running through a forest and hitting every tree. If you thought Highlander 2 and Robocop 3 were atrocious then this film breaks new ground. Henry Rollins' cameo is interesting but only if you have heard of him. Apart from that avoid at all costs...

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