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Firewall
2006 105 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.3
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Richard Loncraine
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Description
State-of-the-art security system creator Jack Stanfield has cemented his reputation as a man who's thought of everything. But when a criminal finds a way into his personal life, everything Jack holds dear is suddenly at stake.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$48.75M
Worldwide:
$82.8M
Starring
Harrison Ford
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Virginia Madsen
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Paul Bettany
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Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Firewall is widely regarded as a formulaic, conventional thriller that relies heavily on genre tropes rather than narrative innovation. While the core performances of Harrison Ford and Paul Bettany receive some praise for creating a functional dynamic, the film is frequently criticized for its predictable script and perceived lack of tension.
| Originality | The plot relies on unoriginal, formulaic heist tropes that offer few surprises or meaningful narrative twists. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is burdened by significant logical holes and unanswered questions that undermine the film's potential for genuine stakes. | |
| Acting | The supporting cast, featuring prominent actors in minor roles, feels underutilized and unnecessary to the film's narrative structure. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided, with some viewers finding Harrison Ford and Paul Bettany an effective, likable duo, while others see Ford as miscast or uninspired and Bettany as inconsistent. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's execution are polarized; some find it a competent, tight thriller that succeeds as popcorn entertainment, while others dismiss it as a tedious and boring failure. |