In a dystopian 2021, Johnny is a data trafficker who has an implant that allows him to securely store data too sensitive for regular computer networks. On one delivery run, he accepts a package that not only exceeds the implant's safety limitsβand will kill him if the data is not removed in timeβbut also contains information far more important and valuable than he had ever imagined. On a race against time, he must avoid the assassins sent to kill him and remove the data before it, too, ends his life.
Keanu Reeves
as Johnny Mnemonic
Dina Meyer
as Jane
Takeshi Kitano
as Takahashi
Ice-T
as J-Bone
Dolph Lundgren
as Street Preacher
Denis Akiyama
as Shinji
Henry Rollins
as Spider
Barbara Sukowa
as Anna Kalmann
Udo Kier
as Ralfi
Tracy Tweed
as Pretty
Kamurai
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend past a Bad Movie Night. What a trip in the way back machine to see the inspiration for "The Matrix", maybe more of an homage to "Lawnmover Man", but very clearly they didn't have the capability to what they actually wanted to do with t...
CinemaSerf
Perhaps back in 1995 the year 2021 did seem like it was an aeon away, but now that we are all actually here, this film really does struggle to resonate on just about every level. Keanu Reeves is a good looking star, but that's about the height of it. The scenario is nothing new - mankind is dependen...