Echelon Conspiracy
Metascore
26 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
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  1. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    Echelon Conspiracy is a more evocative title than a movie this stupid deserves.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Glenn Whipp
    30
    All Echelon can offer is some wobbly action and views of Red Square.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joel Brown
    25
    There's nothing in Echelon Conspiracy as suspenseful or entertaining as your average episode of "24."
  4. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Nick Pinkerton
    20
    Given the passivity of computer use, the "hacker thriller" is film history's great running joke, but special attention should go to Echelon Conspiracy's authors for conceiving a climax that tries to juice tension out of someone using a search engine and staring at a download countdown.

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User Score
5.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. CarstenM.
    0
    This movie is abysmal. To say that the twists in the plot are unbelievable is a gross understatement. The whole story is absolutely ludicrous to begin with. The acting is terrible. How the hell did Martin Sheen get in there? Is he the token 'guy with a name' actor for this movie? The only thing I concede is that it seems well produced. But then why would anyone waste a budget on a story and actors like this is beyond me... Who the hell is the guy in the main role? He has about as many facial expressions in his repertoire as Steven Seagal. By far the worst movie I've seen in a while. Stay away.… Full Review »
  2. BianR
    7
    Agree with previous commenters that it's similar (more than that probably) to Eagle Eye, but both smarter and tones down the absurdity of the premise far more, which makes it easier to suspend disbelief and enjoy the film. Great move? No, but entertaining. Enjoyed the cast, as well.… Full Review »
  3. JayH
    5
    Incredibly far fetched but it does have it's suspenseful moments and a few good action scenes. The cast is mediocre, Ed Burns is the most convincing. Good location filming. Still, there are far too many coincidences.… Full Review »
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