NMR: Virtuosity

I'm out of newer movies for the moment, so it's back to older ones that slipped through the cracks. This time it's the 1995 computer thriller, Virtuosity, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in one of his first roles in an American film. I remember when the film came out that I thought the trailer made this film look really cool. However, because it was rated R, I never got a chance to see it. Now, nearly 15 years later the film definitely has an outdated feel to it. While nanotechnology is still being developed, the idea of a virtual reality serial killer becoming a real person seems ludicrous now. Crowe has a lot of fun as the maniacal Sid 6.7, but Denzel actually turns in an understated performance. The movie actually has a pretty familiar story that's shined up with the technological spin. A fun diversion but nothing really special here. Might have recommended this back in '95, but no need now. Rating: ***