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Johnny Mnemonic Reviews

1995

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Loosely based on a story by cyber-pioneer William Gibson, this futuristic thriller centres on a the title character played by Keanu Reeves, a courier who uploads vital data straight into his hard-drive of a brain for storage and safe transport. Johnny has given up brainspace that his childhood memories occupied in order to save .. Read more

Starring	Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T, Dina Meyer
Director	Robert Longo
Genres	Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller

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Critic's review of Johnny Mnemonic
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- A cyberpunk thriller that, like every other movie that has attempted to cash in on virtual reality, crashes and leaves only confusion behind.
- 33176
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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- - 7
  - 2
  An acceptable film
  
  Of all the films i have seen this rates as moderate. The story is somewhat funny, the effects cost more than a fiver but I am sorry to say that Keanu can and ... read more »
  
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- 11764
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gladfan
  - 35 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 22 Jul 2004 at 23:43
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- - 0
  - 0
  Mnemonic Johnny
  
  awesome film, loved the concept (very sci fi) and i like Keanu Reeves as an actor. This is Nineties cheese movie of the sci fi genrea and its fine. i love this ... read more »
  
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- 1063973
- - Bobro
  - 16 reviews
  - Blackburn
  - 17 Nov 2011 at 22:29
- - 0
  - 0
  Johnny, Computer Brain
  
  Not a lot to say about this Sci-Fi Thriller. It's an average film doing an average job for average people. It's not that compelling,or thrilling, though... read more »
  
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- 1054426
- - Emjay69
  - 320 reviews
  - Kidlington, Oxford
  - 23 Oct 2011 at 18:11
- - 0
  - 0
  old school but storyline pro
  
  A bit of an old school cyber fiction film. It lacks the extravagant cinematics of up to date films but I don't think that's a bad thing, actually I ... read more »
  
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- 1008253
- - tommygun999
  - 6 reviews
  - England
  - 22 Jun 2011 at 11:52
- - 2
  - 0
  They say never meet your childhood hero...
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  I LOVED this film when I was younger. Yes, I was a Geek. But there was just so much to clap your hands and shout COOL! at the TV about in this film (Dolph ... read more »
  
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- 882768
- - Hightower
  - 6 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 13 Apr 2010 at 00:40
- - 0
  - 0
  Love this film!
  
  You know what, this is a terrible film, but there is something endearing about it, and I love it. I'll always watch it if its on one of the TV channels. I ... read more »
  
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- 866813
- - DiddyNeo
  - 5 reviews
  - West Sussex, UK
  - 27 Feb 2010 at 13:54
- - 1
  - 0
  You won't get that wasted time back again
  
  A truly apalling film. If you thought Reeves was wooden in other films this is like running through a forest and hitting every tree. If you thought Highlander 2... read more »
  
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- 769092
- - a customer
  - Sutton
  - 10 Jun 2009 at 11:41
- - 3
  - 0
  Nice idea, shame about the film.
  
  I would try and say something positive about this film, but i am at a loss of what to say about it.
  
  I first read the short story it is based on a few... read more »
  
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- 540884
- - Silant
  - 23 reviews
  - Sheffield, England
  - 16 Mar 2008 at 21:19
- - 1
  - 0
  Brilliant
  
  One of my alltime fav films ever. one of the few films i can watch over and over again and never get bored of.
  
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- - a customer
  - tredegar
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 20:17
- - 3
  - 0
  what?
  
  ? really though someone explain. i understood the plot i mean it was ridiculously simple wierd childish and awfully acted. i'm shocked, i know reeves is ... read more »
  
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- 461417
- - Jenny ren
  - Stone
  - 26 Jul 2007 at 16:58
- - 1
  - 0
  Not good
  
  If you're a die-hard Keanu fan, this may be enjoyable. Otherwise, it's certainly nothing special. He definitely carries the film, but even as a big fan ... read more »
  
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- - Mickey Mouse
  - Dorset, England
  - 02 Jul 2007 at 18:58
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- - 7
  - 2
  An acceptable film
  
  Of all the films i have seen this rates as moderate. The story is somewhat funny, the effects cost more than a fiver but I am sorry to say that Keanu can and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 11764
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gladfan
  - 35 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 22 Jul 2004 at 23:43
- - 3
  - 0
  what?
  
  ? really though someone explain. i understood the plot i mean it was ridiculously simple wierd childish and awfully acted. i'm shocked, i know reeves is ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 461417
- - Jenny ren
  - Stone
  - 26 Jul 2007 at 16:58
- - 3
  - 0
  Nice idea, shame about the film.
  
  I would try and say something positive about this film, but i am at a loss of what to say about it.
  
  I first read the short story it is based on a few... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 540884
- - Silant
  - 23 reviews
  - Sheffield, England
  - 16 Mar 2008 at 21:19
- - 2
  - 0
  They say never meet your childhood hero...
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  I LOVED this film when I was younger. Yes, I was a Geek. But there was just so much to clap your hands and shout COOL! at the TV about in this film (Dolph ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 882768
- - Hightower
  - 6 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 13 Apr 2010 at 00:40
- - 2
  - 1
  Actually, its not bad
  
  As a pre cursor to the Matrix this is an interesting exercise for Keanu Reeves, the man who's played Neo and the Buddha in his brief career so far. Based on... read more »
  
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- 305217
- - blunderwood
  - East Sussex
  - 18 Jun 2004 at 22:00
- - 2
  - 1
  johnny moronic
  
  dreadful - not much else to say really
  
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- 432532
- - a customer
  - London England
  - 22 Apr 2007 at 17:43
- - 1
  - 0
  Disappointing
  
  I really wanted to like this. I really did. But I just couldn't. A good story spoiled by a questionable script and poor acting. Keanu seemed like the right ... read more »
  
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- 61573
- - Sam
  - Midlands, UK
  - 01 Jan 2005 at 20:02
- - 1
  - 0
  Johnny Mnemonic
  
  Stars Keanu Reeves who carries data inside that he can't carry for to long or he'll die. Acting and story good, worth watching.
  
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- 445942
- - Cornetto
  - 959 reviews
  - Lancaster
  - 01 Jun 2007 at 22:49
- - 1
  - 0
  Not good
  
  If you're a die-hard Keanu fan, this may be enjoyable. Otherwise, it's certainly nothing special. He definitely carries the film, but even as a big fan ... read more »
  
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- 455058
- - Mickey Mouse
  - Dorset, England
  - 02 Jul 2007 at 18:58
- - 1
  - 0
  Brilliant
  
  One of my alltime fav films ever. one of the few films i can watch over and over again and never get bored of.
  
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- 496511
- - a customer
  - tredegar
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 20:17

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  Loosely based on a story by cyber-pioneer William Gibson, this futuristic thriller centres on a the title character played by Keanu Reeves, a courier who uploads vital data straight into his hard-drive of a brain for storage and safe transport. Johnny has given up brainspace that his childhood ...