i be sadden that this movie have such a low rating . i have watch it many and many time over the year and and it continue to entertain . it be and perhaps and the last good hacker film ( well and 23 ( 1998 ) also come to mind and but that isn not widely available in english ) . the math be believable ( janek lecture make sense ) and a be the technology ( except for the hollywood ish decryption display but that forgivable ) . the character be among the most realistic in any of these movie ( with the exception of joey the lamer in hacker ( 1995 ) most accurate character in a hacking movie i have see yet ) . theyre each composite of well know people from the 80 security scene . the technique they use be the technique of the business and especially in that era . now that computer have become such a big thing and i do not think it would be possible for hollywood to produce another movie like this . anything make now would have to be far more glamorous and unrealistic . what this movie get and if you do not care about any of that stuff . it tremendously funny and cleverly write ( every scene work overtime to say and do more than one thing ) and and beautifully shot and score . ( the opening scene and transition be wonderful ) the acting be priceless . i have never meet someone who do not love this film . see it .