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Masterminds (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 15 Fresh: 3  Rotten:12 Average Rating: 3.5/10

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Runtime: 2 hrs

Synopsis: Ozzie, a smart-mouthed teenage computer hacker, rapidly runs afoul of the authorities at his new maximum-security, ultra-posh reform school. But when the newly-hired security chief takes ten of his youthful charges hostage in an attempt to plumb their parents' deep pockets, it's Ozzie to... Ozzie, a smart-mouthed teenage computer hacker, rapidly runs afoul of the authorities at his new maximum-security, ultra-posh reform school. But when the newly-hired security chief takes ten of his youthful charges hostage in an attempt to plumb their parents' deep pockets, it's Ozzie to the rescue, particularly when his little sister falls into the kidnappers' hands. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Vincent Kartheiser, Brenda Fricker, Bradley Whitford, Matt Craven

Director: Roger Christian
Screenwriter: Floyd Byars
Story: Floyd Byars, Alex Siskin, Chris Black
Composer: Anthony Marinelli
Producer: Floyd Byars, Robert Dudelson

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Jan 6, 1998

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One of the silliest hostage thrillers you're ever likely to see Patrick Stewart vamp his way through.

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, Ozzie eases into being a hero by doing what he does best naturally.

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Nothing more than an uneasy and familiar mix of loud music, explosions and forced one-liners, all leading to a been-there-done-that family reconciliation.

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