As far as thrillers go, this one ranks high on the scale. It's not long before the adrenaline begins to flow. That is a normal trademark from Jerry Bruckheimer (Armaggedon), who produced the film. He and director Tony Scott keep the pace boiling like lava. The reason I say the movie could be true in a few years is because of all the secret spy gadgets that the NSA uses. They use very advanced equipment running from "bugs" to satellites.

Gene Hackman also surfaces during the film. He is the one who aids in Smith's flees of the NSA. He's a former NSA agent who happens to know a few things that the NSA also knows. He also has the same type equipment they use, etc. He gives another of his grumpy performances, which are good. The only thing that keeps him from looking like himself in any other picture is those darn nerdy glasses. Smith continues to develop into the action star. He is easily one of the biggest stars today, and those $20 million offers will be rolling in very soon, if they haven't already.