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      Strange Days

      R Released Oct 13, 1995 2h 25m Mystery & Thriller List
      68% Tomatometer 56 Reviews 73% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings Former policeman Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While the bootlegs typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder. He enlists a friend, bodyguard Mace (Angela Bassett), to help find the killer -- and the two soon stumble upon a vast conspiracy involving the police force Nero once worked for. Read More Read Less
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      Strange Days struggles to make the most of its futuristic premise, but what's left remains a well-directed, reasonably enjoyable sci-fi fantasy.

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      Anthony Lane New Yorker Fiennes holds steady; his moody, lonely performance, especially in the beguiling first half hour, lends the story an air of calm despair. Mar 10, 2023 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader What this movie is ultimately saying is, don't think at all. Rated: 2/4 Jun 7, 2022 Full Review Juan M. Mendez New York Daily News Strange Days is not a simple film, but a profound sensory experience, where the filmmaker is the prophet of a reality just around the corner. Rated: 4/4 Aug 18, 2021 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews One of the most fascinating films I’ve ever watched Jul 25, 2023 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex This flick is one of Bigelow's very best efforts. Hopefully, the world can finally acknowledge it as the subversive, brilliant work of a master. Rated: 9/10 Feb 6, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault It’s a big messy sprawl, and it’s satisfying as only a flawed movie can be. Rated: B+ Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Alec C There are some strange days ahead, so be prepared for what's to come! Lenny Nero is a former cop in a futuristic society where he sells bootlegged memories for the highest bidder, only to get entangled in a disturbing mystery when he receives a memory implant of a brutal murder that sends him throughout the seedy underground of his city along with his personal bodyguard. With some impressive cinematography and an intriguing plot line, this cult classic manages to stay on our minds like a memory we just can't erase! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Jay H Angela Bassett has never been better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Tim R A must see movie with Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis and Tom Sizemore from Kathryn Bigelow is one of the most despicable and interesting movies ever! Wether or not you could stand watching this movie for some of the scenes and feel like you are caught up in such an exciting movie the next scene! It's just a movie from 1995 co written by James Cameron with some disturbing scenes and some unreal characters! See it because of Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review M R This film kicks ass! Pretty ahead of its time. It's even a little prophetic and very intelligent. Ralph Fiennes is one of the GOATS in acting. Angela Bassett was great too. If you like Sci-Fi dystopian futuristic stuff, you should give it a whirl. Rating: 8/10 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Steve D Strange yes but I never found it interesting. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/16/23 Full Review Daniela M The writing is not great and I think it's the worst flaw of this movie. But the idea itself is interesting, the social critique about police corruption and racism is interesting and the final result is, overall, a very entertaining movie. Many things are dated and some scenes are kinda slow but it's worth a watch. Angela Bassett's character is absolutely iconic and Juliette Lewis gives one of the best musical performance I've ever heard (her PJ Harvey's song cover is seriously amazing). Young Ralph Fiennes even does his best. Maybe it's not the best '90 cyberpunk movie but it's unique in its own way. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Former policeman Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While the bootlegs typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder. He enlists a friend, bodyguard Mace (Angela Bassett), to help find the killer -- and the two soon stumble upon a vast conspiracy involving the police force Nero once worked for.
      Director
      Kathryn Bigelow
      Producer
      Steven-Charles Jaffe, James Cameron
      Screenwriter
      James Cameron, Jay Cocks
      Distributor
      Fox, 20th Century Fox
      Production Co
      Lightstorm Entertainment
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 13, 1995, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 30, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $7.3M
      Runtime
      2h 25m
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Stereo