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Virtuosity (1995)

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Reviews Counted:28

Fresh:10

Rotten:18

Average Rating:4.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In 1999 Los Angeles, an imprisoned ex-cop is given one last shot at redemption when he's turned loose to track down a virtual killer who has escaped the confines of cyberspace. Computer-generated... In 1999 Los Angeles, an imprisoned ex-cop is given one last shot at redemption when he's turned loose to track down a virtual killer who has escaped the confines of cyberspace. Computer-generated special effects--and a pre-stardom performance from Russell Crowe as the digital killer--enhance this thriller from the director of 1992's THE LAWNMOWER MAN. [More]

Starring: Denzel Washington, Kelly Lynch, Russell Crowe, Stephen Spinella

Starring: Denzel Washington, Kelly Lynch, Russell Crowe, Stephen Spinella, William Forsythe, Louise Fletcher

Director: Brett Leonard

Director: Brett Leonard

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Make no mistake about it, Brett Leonard's Virtuosity seems like a less-filling nouvelle dish full of sci-fi action. But what it really is, is 100% all beef.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
01/01/00
Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson
Jam! Movies

There are some interesting ideas at work here, with potential for commentary on news vs. entertainment and violence in America. But it remains unexplored.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Despite the fact that it treads recycled waters, Leonard's film is an enjoyable ride.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
06/05/02
Christine James
Christine James
Boxoffice Magazine

It takes a while to get rolling, and the early character development is weak, but pretty soon, everyone's caught up in this innovative take on the cat and mouse game.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

No review available.

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10/21/05
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

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Full Review Source: rec.arts.movies.reviews | comment Comment
04/07/03
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
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No review available.

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07/25/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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01/09/04
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion
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Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
03/26/09
Godfrey Cheshire
Godfrey Cheshire
Variety
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The world of Virtuosity may be spanking new, but the ideas are yesterday's news.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Hal Hinson
Hal Hinson
Washington Post

No review available.

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06/12/05
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Given Washington's presence and the promise of a virtual reality action story, Virtuosity has some appeal -- provided, of course, the viewers aren't selective.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

Lots of techno buzzwords aside, there is not much new to this affair and one rather hopes that Leonard could have done something more original with the material at hand.

Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | comment Comment
01/01/00
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

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Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix
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Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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05/16/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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07/29/05
Jules Brenner
Jules Brenner
Cinema Signals

Virtuosity doesn't always compute, but like last summer's Speed, it is far more fully realized cinematically than many less commercial, more serious pictures.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
02/13/01
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
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Disappointing action movie which doesn't ever fully exploit the possibilities of its premise.

Full Review Source: Cinematter | comment Comment
01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

Virtuosity is 95 minutes of unsubstantial firefights and meandering plot twists.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/01/00
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
 
 
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