I.T. (2016)

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Mike Regan is a successful, self-made man who has it all: a gorgeous wife, a beautiful teenage daughter and a sleek, state-of-the-art “smart home”. But he soon finds himself in a deadly, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse when his I.T. consultant, Ed, starts using his skills to stalk Mike’s daughter and endanger his family, his business, and his life. In a world where there is no privacy, and personal secrets can go viral by the click of a mouse, Mike needs to rely on his old connections to defeat a new kind of nemesis.

Introduction
"I.T". is a 2016 thriller film directed by John Moore and starring Pierce Brosnan. The movie focuses on a successful business person captured in a world of sophisticated innovation with extreme effects.

Story
Pierce Brosnan plays Mike Regan, a smart, self-made air travel tycoon living a comfy life with his better half Rose and child Kaitlyn. He is all set to advance his company's credibility with a revolutionary app, providing endless possibilities of in-flight high-end. However, when Mike faces IT problems throughout the presentation, he seeks help from a young specialist, Ed Porter.

Adjustment and Cyber Intrusion
Ed, the IT consultant, masterfully manages the tech problem, impressing Mike, who invites Ed into his luxurious life, bridging the gap between their professional and individual lives. Ed assists Mike in making his clever home smarter, making the Regan family greatly based on technology. Nevertheless, Ed establishes an unhealthy fondness for Kaitlyn that sets off a rift in between him and Mike. When Mike fires Ed, it triggers an aggressive fixation as Ed uses his IT abilities as a cyber weapon.

Fear Begins
Ed begins his reign of fear versus the Regan household by turning their clever home versus them. He controls the system to spy on them, cuts off their digital connection to the outer world, raises false accusations versus Mike that repairs Mike's organization and track record, and even tinkers with the safety of Mike's fast vehicle that might potentially cause fatal repercussions.

The Fight Back
Recognizing the degree of Ed's reach through technology and how hard it is to hold him legally liable, Mike takes matters into his own hands. He steps out of the realm of law and start an unsafe journey to reclaim his life and secure his family. Using traditional techniques, Mike lastly outmaneuvers Ed and brings an end to the terror.

Conclusion
"I.T". functions as a cautionary tale about the blossoming impact of technology in our lives and how it can become a tool for control if it falls under the incorrect hands. In spite of the grim topic, the motion picture ends on a confident note with Mike bring back safety and normalcy in his life, albeit with a decreased dependence on technology. The experience leaves him and the viewers with the pertinent message of valuing privacy and not surrendering entirely in the face of advancing technology.

Top Cast

  • Pierce Brosnan (small)
    Pierce Brosnan
    Mike Regan
  • Stefanie Scott (small)
    Stefanie Scott
    Kaitlyn Regan
  • James Frecheville (small)
    James Frecheville
    Ed Porter
  • Michael Nyqvist (small)
    Michael Nyqvist
    Henrik
  • Anna Friel (small)
    Anna Friel
    Rose Regan
  • Jay Benedict (small)
    Jay Benedict
    Detective Unrein
  • Eric Kofi Abrefa (small)
    Eric Kofi Abrefa
    Detective Kayden
  • Bruce Lester-Johnson (small)
    Bruce Lester-Johnson
    Detective Metzger
  • Clare-Hope Ashitey (small)
    Clare-Hope Ashitey
    Joan
  • Martin Hindy
    Joey
  • Jason Barry (small)
    Jason Barry
    Patrick