Movie Review, Analysis, and Deconstruction
Let’s set the stage.
In 1995, Hackers brought cyberpunk aesthetics and teenage rebellion to the big screen, starring Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, and a cast of young tech-savvy misfits. With neon visuals, early internet culture, and stylized hacking sequences, it became a cult classic. But does it still hold up beyond its over-the-top 90s style?
Movie Details
Title: Hackers
Release Year: 1995
Directed by: Iain Softley
Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Matthew Lillard, Fisher Stevens
Questions We Ask
How realistic is the hacking portrayed in the film?
Does the stylized 90s tech aesthetic still resonate today?
What makes this film a cult favorite despite mixed reviews?
Are the characters more archetypes or relatable teenagers?
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Cinema Decon is the podcast where two guys revisit movies from their past — the ones they remember as flawless masterpieces. Together, they rewatch, overanalyze, and test whether nostalgia holds up or falls apart under the bright light of reexamination.
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