Enemy of the State (1998)

The critic calls the film great fun, praising its stylish visual approach and sustained paranoid pace. He also singles out Gene Hackman and the offbeat supporting cast for keeping the film compelling.

The review calls the thriller cracking, with plenty of edge and appeal. It praises Tony Scott’s direction and Will Smith’s central performance.

The review calls it an immensely satisfying, fast-moving chase movie despite its unoriginal plot. It praises the performances of Will Smith and Gene Hackman, along with Tony Scott’s visual flair.

Ebert considers it an entertaining, energetic surveillance thriller. He singles out the film’s fast-paced direction and elaborate use of surveillance technology for praise.

Maslin gives the film a generally positive verdict as a lively thriller. She singles out its energetic, high-tech suspense as a strength.

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Levy finds the film sporadically entertaining but lacking the political urgency and emotional resonance of classic conspiracy thrillers. He praises the performances, particularly Will Smith’s leading turn and Gene Hackman’s tense, humorous presence, while faulting the limited psychological depth.

Phipps finds the thriller competent but underwhelming, arguing it brings little new to the paranoid-conspiracy formula. He praises Gene Hackman’s performance and the likable lead and supporting actors, while criticizing the slow start and surveillance scenes.

The critic finds it an entertaining, fast-paced thriller that will keep viewers engaged. He particularly praises Will Smith’s charismatic, humorous action-hero performance and Tony Scott’s steady handling of the chase-and-conspiracy story.