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Virtuosity
1995 106 min United States of America R 16+
★5.2
Action, Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Brett Leonard
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Description
The Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Centre (LETAC) has developed SID version 6.7: a Sadistic, Intelligent, and Dangerous virtual reality entity which is synthesized from the personalities of more than 150 serial killers, and only one man can stop him.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$24.05M
Worldwide:
$24.05M
Starring
Denzel Washington
Actor
Russell Crowe
Actor
Kelly Lynch
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Virtuosity is widely regarded as a quintessential 90s sci-fi action film that serves as a nostalgic, if technically dated, curiosity. While the plot is frequently criticized for logical lapses and genre clichés, the dynamic performance of Russell Crowe as the antagonist remains the film's most praised element.
| Acting | Russell Crowe delivers a standout, charismatic performance as the sadistic and unpredictable digital antagonist Sid 6.7. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies on convenient plot devices and contains significant logical inconsistencies that often strain audience suspension of disbelief. | |
| Acting | Denzel Washington provides a solid, grounded portrayal of a tortured hero, though some find his performance uncharacteristically restrained or dull compared to the villain. | |
| Production | The film's visual effects and aesthetic are viewed as a product of their time; fans of retro sci-fi appreciate the bold practical work, while others find the CGI rough and dated. |