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Cypher (2002)

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Reviews Counted:16

Fresh:9

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6.1/10

Rated: R

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Directed by Vincenzo Natali (CUBE), CYPHER is a paranoid sci-fi thriller that some have compared to the work of Philip K. Dick. Jeremy Northam stars as Morgan Sullivan, a computer programmer who... Directed by Vincenzo Natali (CUBE), CYPHER is a paranoid sci-fi thriller that some have compared to the work of Philip K. Dick. Jeremy Northam stars as Morgan Sullivan, a computer programmer who gets a new job at Digicorp, hoping that it will alleviate the boredom of his existence. Digicorp has hired him to join their corporate espionage division, sending him on assignments to investigate the activities of rival companies. As he goes about his duties, he meets another corporate agent, Rita (Lucy Liu), whose revelations cause him to question the nature of his new job. As uncertainties continually arise, Morgan finds himself caught in a spiral where even his own identity becomes in doubt. Presenting a future of sleek surfaces and high technology, CYPHER envisions a world where the power of capital can invade people's minds. [More]

Starring: Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu, Nigel Bennett, Timothy Webber

Starring: Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu, Nigel Bennett, Timothy Webber, David Hewlett, Kari Matchett

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Director: Vincenzo Natali

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Aug 2, 2005

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  • Cypher
  • A pulse-pounding cyber thriller starring Jeremy Northam (GOSFORD PARK, EMMA) and Lucy Liu (KILL BILL VOLUME 1, CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE), CYPHER is sure to entertain you! When computer expert Morgan Sullivan (Northam) joins a huge multinational company, he assumes a new identity and is sent undercover to investigate corporate espionage. Before long, he finds himself caught up in a vicious cycle of paranoia and mistrust. Then along comes Rita (Liu), a sexy and smart secret agent who informs Sullivan that he's being brainwashed and that she is the only one who can help him! Loaded with riveting twists and amazing special effects ... you're sure to applaud this fast-paced thriller!~~~
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    08/13/03
    Sunday Times (Australia)
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    08/15/03
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    10/01/03
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    06/24/06
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    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    12/30/06
    Empire Magazine

    Northam is perfectly cast — with every swill of scotch he transforms from shy and retiring to the debonair sophisticate he has always wanted to be.

    Full Review Source: Teletext | comment Comment
    08/28/03
    Annette Dasey
    Annette Dasey
    Teletext

    combines industrial espionage with alternative reality in a satisfyingly mind-bending plot reminiscent of Philip K. Dick at his best.

    Full Review Source: Movie Gazette | comment Comment
    10/28/03
    Anton Bitel
    Anton Bitel
    Movie Gazette

    Just like the spies' mission as they hunt for secrets and significance inside massive corporate databanks, [Cypher's] point is unclear.

    Full Review Source: PopMatters | comment Comment
    09/13/05
    Bill Gibron
    Bill Gibron
    PopMatters

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    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    07/10/05
    Christopher Null
    Christopher Null
    Filmcritic.com

    High style and noirish overtones about mind control and brainwashing in corporate America. Nothing new there, so nothing new here.

    Full Review Source: Bangor Daily News (Maine) | comment Comment
    11/18/05
    Christopher Smith
    Christopher Smith
    Bangor Daily News (Maine)

    ...confounding...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    07/26/05
    David Nusair
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    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    03/27/09
    Derek Elley
    Derek Elley
    Variety

    Natali can’t be bothered to fashion an actual human story around the perpetually buzzing toys and non-stop backstabbing and double-crossing.

    Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
    06/19/04
    Ed Gonzalez
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    Slant Magazine
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    Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
    04/29/09
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Cinema Crazed

    I liked it during the scenes when something "cool" was being revealed on screen, but the moment that "cool" ended, my interest waned.

    Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com | comment Comment
    09/16/03
    Jeremy Heilman
    Jeremy Heilman
    MovieMartyr.com

    ...it declines into high-tech gizmos, whizbang hardware, and hairbreadth escapes, leaving the brain behind for the sake of sheer, overinflated thrills.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    08/09/05
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    Kind of like a whole season of Alias boiled down to a 100-minute film.

    Full Review Source: Planet Sick-Boy | comment Comment
    09/15/03
    Jon Popick
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    Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
    08/17/03
    Matthew Turner
    Matthew Turner
    ViewLondon

    An under-the-radar sci-fi action thriller...

    Full Review Source: Hollywood.com | comment Comment
    10/15/05
    Michael Szymanski
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    Hollywood.com

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    08/13/03
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