Sneakers

"Sneakers" recounts the adventures of a group of security experts who specialize in testing the vulnerability of various systems. Led by Martin Bishop (the protagonist), the team consists of former CIA officer Donald Crease, computer genius Irwin "Whistler" Emery, ex-con Carl Arbogast, and tech-savvy youngster, Mother.

The team operates a successful security consulting firm, Sneakers, which is hired to test the security of companies and organizations by hacking into their systems. However, their lives take an unexpected turn when two mysterious men, Cosmo and Werner Brandes, approach them with an intriguing offer. The Brandes brothers task the team with stealing a top-secret black box capable of decrypting any encrypted message, which has the potential to become a powerful tool in the wrong hands.

"Sneakers" is a rollercoaster ride of suspense, wit, and clever twists that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Beyond the surface of a typical heist or espionage story, it serves as a dedicated exploration of the implications of technology and the human relationship complexities, challenging us to consider what it means to manipulate information and data.

Release: 1992

Stars: Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Sidney Poitier

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%