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Antitrust
2001 108 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.4
Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Peter Howitt
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Description
A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$11.33M
Worldwide:
$18.2M
Starring
Ryan Phillippe
Actor
Tim Robbins
Actor
Rachael Leigh Cook
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Antitrust is generally regarded as a mediocre, middle-of-the-road thriller that struggles to balance its corporate-conspiracy premise with its tech-focused narrative. While some appreciate its attempts at realistic portrayals of programming culture and the performance of Tim Robbins, most critics find the plot predictable, the character development thin, and the overall execution lacking.
| Acting | Tim Robbins delivers a strong, effective performance as the charismatic and corrupt corporate magnate. | |
| Originality | The film attempts to ground itself in realistic programming culture and authentic depictions of software development tools. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired thriller tropes and predictable plot twists, failing to distinguish itself from genre predecessors. | |
| Theme | The film is split between those who find the technical details immersive and those who find the thriller elements uneven and clichéd. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Ryan Phillippe's lead performance are divided between those who see an authentic hero and those who view his portrayal as uninspired or lacking the necessary 'genius' aura. |