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Enemy of the State
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67 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gene Hackman, Will Smith
  • Summary: A successful lawyer finds himself the target of a treacherous NSA official and his goons after receiving evidence about a politically motivated murder.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Mike Clark
    88
    The picture is solidly crafted, performed to the hilt and full of humor.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    80
    Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott have wisely set their course by Will Smith, who is sensational in a dramatic role that leans on him to carry a movie without the help of aliens or Big Willie-style jokes for every occasion.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Tony Scott's thriller is flashy, but it's not dead stupid and it's never dull.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. G-RadA.
    10
    Truly a Jerry Bruckheimer masterpiece.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. jp992751
    9
    At times I felt like Smith was trying to be Denzel, but one I got past that Enemy of the State is one heck of a good thriller. I love Smith but am so used to seeing Denzel doing a Scott movie that it felt like this movie was more meant for him and had a hard time giving Will a chance. Yet I pushed forward and after about 10 minutes began to enjoy the comedic aspects that Smith brought to the screen (something Zel wouldn't have brought). The plot and the movie move along at a blistering pace but still allow for character growth which makes Enemy of the State a true classic in the thriller genre.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. JaredC.
    0
    The violence is top notch, the language and dialogue is perfect, the story is great, but the engagement is nothing, I had a blank brain of interest for this film.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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