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In the taut thriller Cellular, a cell phone saves Kim Basinger's life, but the cell phones in Echelon Conspiracy work more like homing devices for a killer. Security consultant Max Peterson's (ER's Shane West) problems begin when he receives a new one while on assignment in Bangkok. The sender is unknown, but their anonymous text messages prove beneficial to his physical and financial well-being, so Max follows the advice they provide--not a particularly wise move considering that Max's job is to "protect data from hackers" (but there'd be no movie otherwise). When he wins three million euros at an upscale casino in Prague, Max comes to the attention of Reed, the Head of Security (Ed Burns), who reports to business tycoon Mr. Mueller (Jonathan Pryce), and FBI Agent Grant (Ving Rhames), who reports to NSA Director Burke (Martin Sheen). Max also meets the doe-eyed Kamila (Tamara Feldman), who may or may not be part of the conspiracy against him. Together, Reed and Grant try to help Max unmask the player behind a plot to turn the world into a global police state, and speed is of the essence since the previous cell phone recipients have all met their respective makers. Despite the name cast, Greg Marcks's follow-up to 11:14 never hits the same dramatic heights as similarly-themed techno-thrillers like Eagle Eye and the Bourne series, but it's a reasonably diverting entertainment, especially if you like a healthy dose of paranoia mixed in with your gunplay and car chases. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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When Max Peterson (Shane West) receives a series of mysterious cell phone messages that promise him untold wealth, he soon finds himself the victim of a deadly international plot. Chased by a lethal team of government operatives, Max races across the planet in a desperate attempt to unravel a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the entire world. Edward Burns, Ving Rhames and Martin Sheen co-star in this techno-charged edge-of-your-seat action thriller!
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Very similar to last year's "Eagle Eye," but with Shane West instead of Shia LaBeouf. This movie has a bit more intelligent script, but contains a lot less special effects (although there are several pretty good car chases). The theme of the U.S. government creating a machine for "national security" that then turns against them is nothing new and hardly science fiction these days, but the movies about it seem to be abundant. "Echelon Conspiracy" doesn't strike too far from the herd but it's still quite entertaining.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By FilmGirl
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, I know people say this is a copy of Eagle Eye, and if you look at the trailer they are alike, but honestly I believe it when they say Eagle Eye is the one that is like THIS movie. Echelon Conspiracy was done around same time Eagle Eye was, only difference is Eagle Eye was released in theaters first. I vote for this one to be quite honest. Seriously, this movie keeps you on your toes about what happens. ABSOLUTELY recommend this movie!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
***PLOT SPOILER REVIEW***
The film starts out as an excellent thriller/mystery in spite of the lead being Shane West. Shane stars as Max "glass jaw" Peterson a man who installs programs in computers to prevent hackers. Max gets a strange phone that sends him text messages which saves his life and gives him money. We also know the government is after this device and other people have received such a phone and have died from following its instructions. At this point the film is an excellent thriller/mystery.
There are few suspects and clues in this production and then we find out whose the culprit and the film becomes boring. Max saves the day from a stunt he saw in "War Games" or if you prefer, the Star Trek episode "The Changeling." At this point I groaned. Perhaps if you have never seen either of those two productions, this might seem pretty darn good. As for me, I got bored when I realized you could kill the "bad guy" by tripping over the plug.
Ving Rhames always does a good character job. Outside of that, the film lacked. Might work as a rental. Better than most of the "Red Box" action.
PARENTAL GUIDE: F-bombs, no nudity, brief love scene.
The film starts out as an excellent thriller/mystery in spite of the lead being Shane West. Shane stars as Max "glass jaw" Peterson a man who installs programs in computers to prevent hackers. Max gets a strange phone that sends him text messages which saves his life and gives him money. We also know the government is after this device and other people have received such a phone and have died from following its instructions. At this point the film is an excellent thriller/mystery.
There are few suspects and clues in this production and then we find out whose the culprit and the film becomes boring. Max saves the day from a stunt he saw in "War Games" or if you prefer, the Star Trek episode "The Changeling." At this point I groaned. Perhaps if you have never seen either of those two productions, this might seem pretty darn good. As for me, I got bored when I realized you could kill the "bad guy" by tripping over the plug.
Ving Rhames always does a good character job. Outside of that, the film lacked. Might work as a rental. Better than most of the "Red Box" action.
PARENTAL GUIDE: F-bombs, no nudity, brief love scene.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hal on a phone.
This film is about a guy who mysteriously receives a cell/mobile phone which sends him text messages of what he should do. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Micheal Hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining.
I really enjoyed this movie. It reminded me of War Games with a sprinkling of other action packed good guy/bad guy/bad guy with a conscience movies--you get the picture, and a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Buy Excellent Story
I choose this movie because the storyline was intriguing. I purchased it when the price offer was less than $4. It turn out to be more than worth the purchase price.
Published 3 months ago by Transformer's Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Excellent, very good quality. At an affordable price. 100% recommend the product, is all that is expected, it meets my expectations. Thank you very much.
Published 5 months ago by rossguill
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting concept, but sorta done before
The big brother computer story has been done before. However this one is well paced and enjoyable. Visuals are fun and well done.
Published 6 months ago by Zorbon
5.0 out of 5 stars
just what I expected
I had seen the movie in the theater and so knew what to expect. Nice little action movie. Some good intense moments though a bit predictable in plot.
Published 15 months ago by ERJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Action Thriller
As other reviewers have said, yes, it's similar to Eagle Eye, but the acting and story line is far superior (I can't stand Shia Lebeouf). Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jenny
3.0 out of 5 stars
Let the Mystery Unfold
"Echelon Conspiracy" is a fairly good thriller. Director Greg Marcks who won an academy award as a student keeps the pace brisk and the mystery unfolding. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lee Armstrong
2.0 out of 5 stars
2nd the unbelievable plot review
This whole movie just played SO lame....the actions the lead character takes...following commands from a phone, given to him by a computer with a mind of it's own. Read more
Published on August 30, 2010 by Marc Harris
3.0 out of 5 stars
Oh what intricate circuits we create
My days are spent cruising the web, drifting through email, and blogging to night's end. The soft hum of my cell stirs me from my daze, and a voice mail waits to be heard. Read more
Published on June 24, 2010 by Melissa R. Mendelson
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