Sneakers is a 1992 film directed by Phil Alden Robinson. It is a spy and action film with a touch of comedy. 

Plot

The film follows the story of Martin Bishop (played by Robert Redford) and his team of expert computer security specialists. Bishop is a former anti-government activist who now works for corporations to test the security of their computer systems.

The plot begins when Bishop and his team are recruited by the United States government to retrieve a secret decoding device called "the Black Box." The device has been stolen by a mysterious criminal organization and is capable of decoding any secret code.

As Bishop's team tries to recover the Black Box, they find themselves embroiled in a series of intrigues and betrayals. They must confront corrupt government agents, brilliant hackers, and dark enemy forces. The plot is characterized by twists and suspenseful moments as the team tries to figure out who can truly be trusted.

Sneakers is a film that skillfully blends espionage, computer technology, and humor. It offers an intriguing combination of action and mystery as the team strives to prevent the powerful Black Box from falling into the wrong hands.

Complete Cast:

• Robert Redford as Martin 'Marty' Bishop
• Sidney Poitier as Donald Crease
• Dan Aykroyd as Darren 'Mother' Roskow
• David Strathairn as Irwin 'Whistler' Emery
• River Phoenix as Carl Arbogast
• Mary McDonnell as Liz
• Ben Kingsley as Cosmo
• Timothy Busfield as Dick Gordon
• Eddie Jones as Buddy Wallace
• Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Werner Brandes

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

Producer: Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes

Writer: Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes

Music by: James Horner

Cinematographer: John Lindley

Production Cost: Approximately $35 million.

Box Office: Approximately $105.2 million worldwide at the box office.

Awards: It did not receive any notable awards.

Critics' Reception: "Sneakers" was well-received by critics for its blend of suspense, humor, and themes of technological surveillance that were particularly relevant in the early '90s. The performances of the ensemble cast, especially those of Redford and Poitier, were praised, as was Robinson's direction and Horner's score.

My opinion. It seems that without the CIA an action movie has little following, but in Sneakers they replaced the CIA with the NSA and it was a step forward. Robert Redford, despite his age moves well in the character of a hacker leading a company engaged in corporate security. He is surrounded by good supporting characters and the story moves along nicely.

Very fast-paced film with constant exchanges of situations. Let's say that the story is not that convincing, especially in the ending that falls into the grotesque, but it is still a good, rather long film, over two hours, that deserves to be reviewed.

Good music and decent cinematography.

Good direction, but comic-book novel script.