Paranoia
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  • Summary: The two most powerful tech billionaires in the world are bitter rivals with a complicated past who will stop at nothing to destroy each other. A young superstar, seduced by unlimited wealth and power, falls between them, and becomes trapped in the middle of the twists and turns of their life-and-death game of corporate espionage. By the time he realizes his life is in danger, he is in far too deep and knows far too much for them to let him walk away. [Relativity Media]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 29
  3. Negative: 12 out of 29
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Bilge Ebiri
    Aug 19, 2013
    60
    Now it feels almost quaint, like a throwback. You watch it and, despite all the au courant techno geekery on display, you feel like you’ve stepped into a time capsule. It’s a nice feeling at first. If only the movie were better.
  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Scott Bowles
    Aug 15, 2013
    50
    It plays more like a "21 Jump Street," full of pretty people and a thumping soundtrack but offering little in the way of something to say.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Aug 15, 2013
    50
    This one is essentially “The Firm” with smartphones.
  4. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Barbara VanDenburgh
    Aug 15, 2013
    40
    Paranoia is ostensibly a thriller, but there’s nothing remotely thrilling about it. This slick, plodding bore is as exciting as watching somebody else tap out text messages.
  5. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    Aug 19, 2013
    38
    However, once you realize there's no "pleasure" to be had from something this wantonly dumb and idiotically constructed, all that's left is "guilt" - guilt that you actually spent money to see this.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Betsy Sharkey
    Aug 15, 2013
    30
    I'm not going to get into the acting, because there's not much of it, frankly. No one is embarrassingly bad; no one is exceptionally good.
  7. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Aug 15, 2013
    20
    Paranoia’s twitchiness is like an actual twitch: it’s contrived and clunky, and you forget it in an instant.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. gfny
    Aug 17, 2013
    7
    Although the story line is weak, their is drama and the film is entertaining. Harrison Ford give a good performance. Direction is good and there are many scenes of New York business buildings which give an insight into how it all works.… Expand
  2. caroline2
    Aug 17, 2013
    7
    In my opinion, this movie was pretty worth it, going against some reviews. Yes, some parts good be a little cheesy, and yes, sometimes the story line was slightly confusing. However, I still found this riveting and suspenseful and I would recommend it. It's not the best movie I've EVER seen but it was enjoyable and I really was glad I saw it. I'll admit, at times, I enjoyed it because of Liam Hemsworth's attractiveness, but I enjoyed it for the story, too. Harrison Ford also gave a good performance.… Expand
  3. Movie1997
    Aug 17, 2013
    4
    Short, sweet and to the point, this movie is a movie that takes 0 risk of any stake and can be forgotten within the ride home from the movie theater. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel "TheMovieManLife" for all things movies.… Expand
  4. TVJerry
    Aug 21, 2013
    4
    After he's fired from his giant tech company, Liam Hemsworth is secretly hired back to spy on their major competitor. Predictability ensues. The inevitable twists are not surprising. You at least expect some slick visuals or neat futuristic stuff. Expectations dashed. Hensworth makes a generically handsome but bland leading man. Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman add some seasoned performances. Overall, there's nothing about the script that's the least bit new or interesting and the laconic direction never delivers any suspense or…wait for it…paranoia.… Expand
  5. GreatMartin
    Aug 30, 2013
    2
    The main things missing from the thriller “Paranoia” are thrills. The leading man, Liam Hemsworth, is as good looking as they come and certaintainly Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman as former friends now out to destroy each other play their roles to the hilt. Richard Dreyfuss adds the sympathy, the only sympathy, to the success of Hemsworth who wants it all and Amber Heard supplies the love interest in a role that certainly doesn’t give off any thrills as to who will end up together.

    There are a few mysteries in the film such as how does Hemsworth rise so fast showing so little talent in the IT field and just how does Embeth Davidtz fit in as Oldman’s right hand? The setup, and execution of the screenplay by Jason Hall and Berry L. Levy, is overshadowed by the sights and sounds of all the glass office buildings in Manhattan and the Brooklyn neighborhood.

    Director Robert Luketic keeps the action going with car chases and all kinds of technical gadgets and throws in a red herring that should be easily seen through by even a casual moviegoer.

    Harrison, Ford, Dreyfus and Davidtz offer whatever tension there is in the movie while Hemsworth, Heard, various sets and cars offer relaxation for the eyes but “Paranoia” should disappear quickly from the large screen and go to DVD and the small screen.    … Expand
  6. MarkDetrel
    Sep 20, 2013
    2
    The idea is good and the cast is good, the problem is the next: All the movie is really terrible! The development is really poor, the script is bad, and the performances are really terrible (Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford do a great job, the problem is that the script is so bad, and they try to do all the possible to do something good). Paranoia is a box of good ideas but poorly executed.… Expand
  7. Thegodfatherson
    Aug 16, 2013
    1
    But the stakes seem small. Director Robert Luketic showed a nice hand at light comedy in Legally Blonde, but he has no feel for the tensions of corporate deception. The twists aren't surprising, the perils feel artificial, and even Hemsworth's chest gets a little ho-hum after a while. The most interesting aspect of Paranoia is the appearance of Oldman and Ford, who is looking especially grizzled but hasn't lost that twisted smile of menace. They're fun to watch, even though the movie's biggest mystery is how they got roped into it. Must have had something to do with answering their cellphones.… Expand

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