Hey!
  I happened to like the NET >:(

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On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Norman Richards wrote:

> 
> > As sad as it may sound, I own Hackers on DVD, and would be more than
> > happy to bring it in if it is of interest. Yes, it's about as
> > inaccurate as possible, but if all hackers looked like Angelina
> > Jolie, it really wouldn't matter. :-)
> 
>   I'm going to have to disagree about Hackers.  I think you guys are
> viewing it from the wrong perspective.  It is quite accurate - but not
> in a literal sense.  A lot of people complain, for example, that the
> computer images in the movie were totally unrealistic.  True, but if
> you view them a representation of what the hacker sees inside his
> head, I think it is a pretty fair.  On top of that, the quirky
> personalities, egos and general attitude are pretty much on track.
> 
>   Sure, many of the technical details are wrong, but the truth is that
> the "real" version would be quite boring.  Watching the real thing
> would be about as interesting as watching someone pick their nose.
> 
>   It's no wargames, but it is one of the better hacker movies.  Unless
> perhaps you'd prefer "The Net"? :)
> 
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