Sneakers (1992)

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When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.

Intro
"Sneakers" is a 1992 American comic drama-heist motion picture directed by Phil Alden Robinson. This movie includes an ensemble cast that includes Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell, River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier and David Strathairn.

Plot
"Sneakers" starts by recounting the story of 2 college friends, Martin Brice and Cosmo, who hack into computer networks for honorable intentions. Things deviate for the worst when Cosmo is recorded by the police while Martin escapes.

Fast-forward to today day, Martin now utilizes the alias "Martin Bishop" and leads an eclectic group of security experts that consist of a former CIA agent, a tech wizard who is blind, and a young, brilliant hacker. Their task is to check security systems by trying to burglarize them, therefore making their operation legal. Martin is ultimately blackmailed by 2 National Security Agency (NSA) representatives into taking a decoder for a brand-new encryption device.

Main Events
With the aid of his group, Martin is successful in taking the decoder. Nevertheless, they soon recognize that the device is much more than a basic decoder; it can break any encryption code, making the holder of it virtually unstoppable. Martin and his group's discovery puts them in a risky circumstance as they find themselves being pursued by a mystical and hazardous guy who desires the gadget for grossly unethical purposes.

Things get even more made complex as they discover that Cosmo, who has actually ended up being a formidable criminal offense lord given that his release from prison, is the mastermind who wishes to get his hands on the powerful gadget. Cosmo thinks that the device would allow him to create a brand-new world order by collapsing economies.

Conclusion
In the end, Martin and his group develop a smart technique to outsmart Cosmo and his henchmen. They manage to recover the gadget and re-establish their security while emerging triumphant in this harmful video game of valor and wit. As a twist, rather of handing over the device to the NSA, they provide a fake one while the real one is provided to the initial mathematician inventor who plans to openly expose its presence. In the last scenes, the NSA agents offer Martin with his original identity, therefore launching him from his past criminal offense.

Overall Assessment
"Sneakers" stands apart for its special blend of categories, integrating a traditional heist film with elements of comedy, suspense, and drama. It also deals with topics appropriate to the age such as cybercrime, hacking, and international security problems. The portrayal of techno wizards as heroes instead of bad guys was a fresh perspective for the 90's audience and proved to be tremendously attractive. With its star-studded cast and well-structured plotline, "Sneakers" is a fascinating film that amuses while also posturing thoughtful concerns about innovation and morality.

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