Product Details

• Actors: Keanu Reeves, Ice-T, Dina Meyer, Dolph Lundgren, Henry Rollins
• Directors: Robert Longo
• Format: AC-3, Blu-ray, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
• DVD Release Date: June 14, 2011
• Run Time: 96 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004R0MF48
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,034 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

You might be tempted to call it "Johnny Moronic" after you've seen this illogical and derivative adaptation of William Gibson's cyberpunk short story (available in his book Burning Chrome), which is all the more depressing since Gibson himself wrote the screenplay. First you have to ask yourself why valuable top-secret electronic data would be stored in the "wet-wired" brain of a human courier (played by Keanu Reeves), who then transports the data from China to New Jersey as part of his last, most dangerous assignment. Surely there are better ways to transmit sensitive information, but since this is really just a conventional thriller with near-future design and spiffy special effects, Gibson and New York artist Robert Longo (making his directorial debut) are more interested in surface gloss and cyberpunk atmosphere. On that level the movie's fairly engaging, and Japanese film star Takeshi Kitano makes a pretty good villain, tracking Reeves down for the information in his data-packed brain. The movie also boasts an eclectic gallery of supporting players including rapper Ice-T, performance artist and rocker Henry Rollins, beefcake actor Dolph Lundgren, and transcontinental oddball Udo Kier. They can't stop this trip through virtual reality from being botched up, but sci-fi fans will certainly enjoy the echo of Gibson's fiction that remains on the screen. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Keanu Reeves is a space-age courier who's plugged in, turned on and buffed up to deliver the most important data of the 21st century, wet-wired directly into his brain! A rapid-fire roller coaster of action and high-impact imagery! Also starring Dolph Lundgren, Takeshi, Ice-T, Dina Meyer and Henry Rollins.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars What's the problem? June 16, 1999

By A Customer

Format:DVD

It has to be said that when they open the annals of the worlds most underrated movies this will be at the top of the list. Keanu is well cast as JMn - some would say bereft of personality but I think that's missing the point, he's cool and professional, just as he should be. Ice-T plays the beleagured yet passionate freedom fighter with gusto and Dolph Lundengrundenhousen...en...whatever...is excellent as a twisted cyborg with a religious fixation. Everyone else is more than adequate in their roles. The plot is more subtle than the instant, intense visuals let on (and this is where a lot of people seem to trip up as they do not see past the cheese) and the movie stands up well to multiple viewings which is what you want from a video. All in all, a great package for any sci-fi fan and a must for Gibsonette's. Buy.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated yes, but a fun ride in blu-ray! June 28, 2011

By DS

Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase

Yes, you have to suspend your disbelief in certain areas, the plot for example. Yes, doubling 80 gigs to 160 gigs is laughable with the mega gigs available today (the movie was made over 15 years ago). Yes, Keanu Reeves acting is wooden (when is it not?) However, it is still a kick ass movie that is even better in blu-ray. Just think of it as a comic book type movie and just enjoy the ride. One thing is sure, it has never looked better.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Mnemonic December 29, 1999

By "poddaddy"

Format:DVD

Great movie-very Cyberpunkish if you're into that type of thing especially. Keano Reeves played a kind-of unfeeling character (as I would assume many people will be in the future, even moreso than now), who later realizes there is more at stake than his own self, and begins to think about the rest of the world. Good cyber stuff.