ENEMY OF THE STATE (Theatrical Release USA 1998)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

Enemy of the State easily turns itself into a ‘must see’ movie of 1998. It’s executed in an unflinching classic, spy-thriller style that has Director Tony Scott’s stamp of excellence written all over every scene. It stands among Will Smith’s best films with raw tension in full presence from its beginning to its end. Watch for Jack Black and Seth Green.

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Storyline

Labor Lawyer Robert Dean (Will Smith) unknowing receives a video detailing the murder of Congressman Hammersley. He becomes the target of National Security Agency personnel.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Tony Scott for his directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Andrew Z. Davis, Chad Oman, and James W. Skotchdopole for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith), Edward Lyle (Gene Hackman), Thomas Brian Reynolds (Jon Voight), Rachel F. Banks (Lisa Bonet), Carla Dean (Regina King), Congressman Sam Albert(Stuart Wilson), Christa Hawkins (Laura Cayouette), Hicks (Loren Dean), David Pratt (Barry Pepper), Bingham (Ian Hart), Krug (Jake Busey), Jones (Scott Caan), Daniel Zavitz (Jason Lee), Brill (Gabriel Byrne), Jerry Miller (James Le Gros), Shaffer (Dan Butler), and Fiedler (Jack Black).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This film is worth both your time and your money.

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Ben Meyers