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The Net (1995)

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The Net (1995)

Overview

Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
5.4

Overview

Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film critiques unchecked corporate and government power that threatens individual liberty and identity, with the solution resting on an individual's resourcefulness to expose corruption rather than advocating for systemic governmental or societal reforms, aligning with a right-leaning skepticism of large institutions.

The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time. Its narrative centers on a technological conspiracy and identity theft, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating central DEI themes.

Secondary

The film 'The Net' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers on a techno-thriller narrative involving identity theft and cyber-conspiracy, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The Net (1995) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The plot centers on a computer programmer whose identity is erased by cyberterrorists, focusing entirely on the suspense and action of her struggle to expose the conspiracy and reclaim her life. Therefore, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate.

The film's protagonist, Angela Bennett, is a computer programmer who primarily uses her intellect and hacking skills to evade and outsmart her male adversaries. While she is involved in several intense chase sequences and struggles for survival, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against male opponents through skill or strength.

The Net (1995) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been swapped.

The Net (1995) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment where characters' races were established differently, thus precluding any race swaps.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.0
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6.0

Critic Ratings

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4.4
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5.1

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