Enemy of the State

Starring:Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Barry Pepper, Jon Voight, Regina King, Ian Hart, Lisa Bonet, Jake Busey, Scott Caan, Jamie Kennedy, Jason Lee, Gabriel Byrne, Stuart Wilson (II), Laura Cayouette, Jack Black, Loren Dean, Dan Butler, Bodhi Elfman, Jacob Chambers, Alexandra Balahoutis
Director: Tony Scott
Studio: Touchstone / Disney
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith) is a lawyer with a wife and family whose happily normal life is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy (Jason Lee) at a lingerie shop. Unbeknownst to the lawyer, he's just been burdened with a videotape of a congressman's assassination. Hot on the tail of this tape is a ruthless group of National Security Agents commanded by a belligerently ambitious fed named Reynolds (Jon Voight). Using surveillance from satellites, bugs, and other sophisticated snooping devices, the NSA infiltrates every facet of Dean's existence, tracing each physical and digital footprint he leaves. Driven by acute paranoia, Dean enlists the help of a clandestine former NSA operative named Brill (Gene Hackman), and Enemy of the State kicks into high-intensity hyperdrive.

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Robert Clayton Dean (Will Smith) is a lawyer with a wife and family whose happily normal life is turned upside down after a chance meeting with a college buddy (Jason Lee) at a lingerie shop. Unbeknownst to the lawyer, he's just been burdened with a videotape of a congressman's assassination. Hot on the tail of this tape is a ruthless group of National Security Agents commanded by a belligerently ambitious fed named Reynolds (Jon Voight). Using surveillance from satellites, bugs, and other sophisticated snooping devices, the NSA infiltrates every facet of Dean's existence, tracing each physical and digital footprint he leaves. Driven by acute paranoia, Dean enlists the help of a clandestine former NSA operative named Brill (Gene Hackman), and Enemy of the State kicks into high-intensity hyperdrive.

Teaming up once again with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Top Gun director Tony Scott demonstrates his glossy style with clever cinematography and breakneck pacing. Will Smith proves that there's more to his success than a brash sense of humor, giving a versatile performance that plausibly illustrates a man cracking under the strain of paranoid turmoil. Hackman steals the show by essentially reprising his role from The Conversation--just imagine his memorable character Harry Caul some 20 years later. Most of all, the film's depiction of high-tech surveillance is highly convincing and dramatically compelling, making this a cautionary tale with more substance than you'd normally expect from a Scott-Bruckheimer action extravaganza. --Jeremy Storey

Description

Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK, INDEPENDENCE DAY) stars with Academy Award(R)-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (Oscar(R)-winner Jon Voight, Best Actor, 1978, COMING HOME) to a political murder! Instantly, every aspect of Dean's once-normal life is targeted by a lethal team of skilled NSA surveillance operatives who wage a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit him and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ N THE HOOD) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for the action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his life and prove his innocence before it's too late!

Customer Reviews:

Great action .......2007-03-31

movie. You are almost tired by the time it is over. All actors were superb. Will Smith is perfect for these types of movies because of his wit and seriousness. He just brings this character to life and we are routing for him until the end.

Fast Paced Riveting Thriller.......2007-02-09

Director Tony Scott's ENEMY OF THE STATE is an engaging thriller. This film covers territory frequently traversed by Alfred Hitchcock, namely that of "the wrong man" being placed in jeopardy without any plausible explanation. Brilliantly played, Will Smith is that man. This film runs at a breakneck pace as the NSA pursues Smith for something he unwittingly has been handed. Smith eventually becomes teamed with Gene Hackman who plays a former NSA operative on the lamb. Hackman's character here seems based on his character from Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION. Gene Hackman is very good at what he does and he steals this film in the process. The pace is frenetic with the latest high tech surveillance devises including satellite GPS systems tracking Smith and Hackman's every move. The climax is riveting with NSA bad guy Jon Voight and mob boss Tom Sizemore bucking heads. Composer Trevor Rabin's contribution to the score is very effective. Gabriel Byrne has a brief but pivotal scene. This is a good one.

It's not paranoia if they're really after you........2006-12-24

ENEMY OF THE STATE is flashy, big budget, adrenalin-pumping cinema as only director Tony Scott and producer Jerry Bruckheimer can concoct. It's raucously entertaining and most certainly a strident rallying film for the conspiracy theorists. Now I don't know just how accurate the movie is in terms of the technology depicted (I'd say fairly accurate) or of the dubious lengths to which our government will stoop to achieve its ends, but, certainly, the sincere and bravura acting of the high powered cast lends this over the top film an element of plausibility.

Several SPOILERS here: When a nature photographer (Jason Lee) accidentally tapes the cold-blooded murder of a high profile congressman, it sets off a chain of events which horrifyingly affects and endangers Washington, D.C. attorney Robert Dean (Will Smith). When a corrupt, high ranking agent of the National Security Agency comes to believe that Dean has in his possession evidence which will incriminate him, he and his henchmen turn Dean's universe instantly topsy turvy; as a result of their manipulations, Robert Dean is summarily fired from his law firm, framed in the newspaper, accused of having an affair with an ex-flame and current informant, and stripped of his finances. Even his cell phone stops functioning. He is bugged six ways from Sunday and is reduced to running for his life clad in his undies. It's hard work evading these determined people as Dean is easily pinpointed by the NSA's use of aerial surveillance and sundry tracking devices. But Dean receives unexpected aid from an enigmatic ex-intelligence agent (Gene Hackman, again acting with ferocity) as he tries desperately to stay one step ahead of his powerful, omnipresent pursuers and somehow salvage the remnants of his life.

You have to hand it to Scott and Bruckheimer, when they get together (DEJA VU, CRIMSON TIDE, TOP GUN), their enthusiasm knows no bounds. This rapidly paced hi-tech thriller/chase film takes Hitchcock's innocent man on the run premise and inserts its own brand of polished action sequences and well-executed stunts/fx. There's no questioning it's slickness. It's also enhanced by the solid performances of everyman Will Smith, the surly Gene Hackman, and the villainous Jon Voight. Regina King, Jamie Kennedy, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet (still sexy) all contribute nicely in supporting roles.

ENEMY OF THE STATE is a cautionary fable which raises the issue of national security and of our government's constant need to gather intel for our own protection, but juxtaposed against that is the violation incurred to our civil rights, and, how, depending on the man, certain moral lines are easier to cross in pursuit of the big picture. As someone said, "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." This film would have us believe that, with the application of space satellite imagery, super dedicated cameras, various transmitters and taps, our government can now have access to our privacy at a moment's whim. The sobering thing here is that the frighteningly detailed surveillance technology shown in this film - which would make J. Edgar Hoover cream in his dress - is, no doubt, in existence and is probably in steady use - for our own good, of course. Sucks for us and the so-called American way of life. I'm sure, somewhere, George Orwell is saying, "See - I told you."

Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!.......2006-10-20

Well I have to admit I liked this film. At first I thought it was going to be another silly conspiracy thriller flick. But it more than met my expectations. I really was impressed with all the high-tech surveillance gadgetry that the director employed in the film. [Pretty scary too if it is ever abused: Right?] And Will Smith gives an outstanding performance as well. The cast of characters make this a non-stop exciting film. It's a fun watch!

Jon Voight, who portrays the villian who is in charge of his department at the NSA, did a great portrayal as a manipulating, conniving, murderous, to hell with the U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights trampling jerk who heads up this clandestine operation of domestic spying. [Guess the film was a little ahead of its time]. What really made the film interesting however, were all the people involved in the agency itself. From the computer analysts deciphering and abusing their powers, [Jack Black is particular] to the goose-stepping agents working for the NSA. [i.e: Gary Busey, and Barry Pepper]

I recommend the film, it is an exciting watch of an agency working outside their law-mandated directives, and how one man in particular [Will Smith] becomes a victim of this agency. The film is a delightful watch. Especially Gene Hackman, the former NSA/CIA [is there a difference anymore?] analyst who has gone underground and lives a life of total paranoia. This film reminded me a little bit of 'Three Days of the Condor' in where the films antagonist's are supposed to be the good guys looking out for the rest of us. [Well it's only a movie!] Recommended.

a surprising two thumbs up.......2006-07-02

when i originally rented it i thought it would be okay to have on as background noise while i did other stuff around the house.

nope. sat down and was glued to the screen from start to finish. i liked seeing the technology. lol.. unfortunately my perception of this movie and what i got from it was -reasons NOT to have this kind of invasive technology- i think osama bin laden would've gotten further along and even faster if this stuff was really around. (just my humble opinion).

the two leading actors did fantastic. will smith's character, well i really liked him, and his attitude. and the same for gene hackman. i still pop it in once and a while and think.. i wonder if these "i only think of what i need and want to" people will ever realize how easily and swiftly we can lose our simplest rights. privacy is no big deal. until it's gone.

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Engaging and Riveting Thriller

Enemy of the State [Blu-ray]
Starring: Lisa Bonet , Lillo Brancato , Jake Busey , Gabriel Byrne , and Loren Dean
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
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ASIN: B000J6I0UC
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Description

Will Smith and Gene Hackman trigger rapid-fire suspense in ENEMY OF THE STATE on Blu-ray's high definition disc. The star-studded adventure Rolling Stone calls "a dynamite thriller" heats up as this volatile new format explodes onto the screen. After a Washington, D.C. attorney is given - without his knowledge - a video tying a top National Security Agency official to a political murder, he finds himself targeted by a relentless team of lethal NSA surveillance operatives. Watch as nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology in astounding 1080p, and hear the echo of every footstep with 5.1 48 kHz, 24-bit uncompressed audio. Surrender your senses to the awesome power of Blu-ray™ High Definition!

Customer Reviews:

Engaging and Riveting Thriller .......2007-02-08

Director Tony Scott's ENEMY OF THE STATE is an engaging thriller. This film covers territory frequently traversed by Alfred Hitchcock, namely that of "the wrong man" being placed in jeopardy without any plausible explanation. Brilliantly played, Will Smith is that man. This film runs at a breakneck pace as the NSA pursues Smith for something he unwittingly has been handed. Smith eventually becomes teamed with Gene Hackman who plays former NSA operative on the lamb. Hackman's character here seems based on his character from Francis Ford Coppola's THE CONVERSATION. Gene Hackman is very good at what he does and he steals this film in the process. The pace is frenetic with the latest high tech surveillance devises including satellite GPS systems tracking Smith and Hackman's every move. The climax is riveting. This is a good one.

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Enemy of the State
VERY GOOD MOVIE
Great action flick, keeps you on your toes
The Fresh Prince Has Been A Bad Boy
Solid Action From Tony Scott & Jerry Bruckheimer In A Much Needed Double Dip, But Is This Truly Unrated?

Enemy of the State (Special Edition)
Starring: Will Smith , Gene Hackman , Barry Pepper , Jon Voight , and Regina King
Director: Tony Scott
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone
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ASIN: B000EDWKWY
Release Date: 2006-05-16

Description

Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (INDEPENDENCE DAY, MEN IN BLACK, ALI) stars with Academy Award(R)-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION; THE FIRM, CRIMSON TIDE) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (played by Jon Voight, PEARL HARBOR, NATIONAL TREASURE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE) to a political murder! A lethal team of skilled NSA operatives wages a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit Dean and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ 'N THE HOOD, RAY) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for even more action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his once normal life in this Extended Edition packed with bonus material.

Customer Reviews:

Enemy of the State.......2007-06-27

This movie has a good plot, good actors and overall is entertaining. The only thing in the form of a critique would be that the screenplay writers seemed to want the movie to run into tomorrow. It could have ended much sooner than it did by cutting out some of the scenes that contributed little-to-nothing to the movie. Because of that, when it gets close to the end, you might either already be bored, or on the other hand, happy that the movie is ending soon.
As I said, good plot, good acting, and screenwriters with an ego.

VERY GOOD MOVIE.......2007-01-19

THIS IS THE TYPE OF MOVIE THAT FILLS IN THE GAPS OF WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON IN OUR GOVERNMENT. I HAD THE VHS AND I HAD TO HAVE THE DVD. THIS IS A CLASSIC MOVIE.

Great action flick, keeps you on your toes.......2007-01-10

Makes you think, too. Maybe "they" aren't so far away from being able to do that...I no longer pick my nose, not even alone in the bathroom....they...might...be....watching...

The Fresh Prince Has Been A Bad Boy.......2006-11-06

It only took me 8 years, but I was finally inspired (by Will Smith recently filming "I Am Legend" right in my neighborhood) to see Enemy of the State. And it was a good 2 hours and 10 minutes of time well spent.

Will Smith is on a roll...has been on a big screen roll ever since Bad Boys (1995). It seems that he always plays the same character: confident, smart talking, tough, funny. But the redundancy works...every time. It worked in Enemy of the State too.

Like a lot of other Will Smith movies ("Independence Day", "Men in Black", "I, Robot", "Hitch"), Enemy of the State is a thoroughly entertaining movie that keeps you in your seat. It's got a great story with some great actors.

And post 9/11, the subject of government surveillance is even more on topic. Can anyone say, "The Patriot Act"?

Enemy of the State is classified as a thriller. A thriller is supposed to be exciting, full of suspense, intrigue and mystery. Enemy of the State does not disappoint.

A worthy rental.

Solid Action From Tony Scott & Jerry Bruckheimer In A Much Needed Double Dip, But Is This Truly Unrated?.......2006-05-23

MOVIE: Enemy of The State is another one of Jerry Bruckheimer's mid 90's action extravaganzas. He reunites with Tony Scott to bring us this action flick about government coverups and how technology is used to basically track every aspect of your life. The movie is about a lawyer who is unwillingly thrown into a wild cat and mouse chase. A congressman is murdered near a reservoir where research is done on migratory geese. So, unknowingly, the whole thing is caught on tape and ends up in the hands of a nerdy and young Jason Lee. He realizes what he has in his possession and during a foot chase he bumps into his old friend played by Will Smith and secretly drops the tape in his bag. Now Will Smith's character is thrown into a world of espionage without knowing why he is being hunted. He meets up with Brill, played by Gene Hackman, an ex NSA agent who ends up helping him. Hackman basically plays a reincarnation of his character in Coppola's The Conversation. The movie is directed at a fast pace by Tony Scott, and it's an overall entertaining action flick. I felt the movie tried to be smarter than it actually was and that the characters were very plain and boring.

ACTING: I didn't like Hackman in this role, but Will Smith brought some life into the movie. For people who haven't seen the movie in awhile you should check it out to recognize some young faces including Jack Black, Jake Busey, Jaimie Kennedy, Seth Green, and the of course the previously mentioned Jason Lee.

VIDEO: The great thing about the recent releases of Con Air, Crimson Tide, and Enemy Of The State are the new anamorphic transfers of the films. They are greatly appreciated and are so much better than the old ones. The quality of the transfer has not improved greatly in terms of picture quality, but there is a noticeable difference.

AUDIO: As for sound we get a very dull Dolby 5.1 mix. All the dialogue is usually center heavy, and rarely does action actually envelope you from the surround speakers. The track is the same from the old release, so it's not the best. There are some scenes with helicopters and some big explosions that utilize the surround speakers well, but overall it's a very dull mix.

SPECIAL FEATURES: The "making of" featurette was actually more extensive than I was expecting. They talk more about the gadgets used in the film versus the actual movie, but overall I found it to be interesting. All the interviews were done back during the making of the movie and it was a pretty extensive behind the scenes for what the movie is. One thing I found extremely interesting was that they talked about a scene where Will Smith is chased by cars in an underground tunnel in his bathrobe. In reality, the cars didn't fit into the tunnel so they had do take the cars apart and weld them back together in the tunnel. The entire scene was maybe a minute long! I just found it interesting that all that work was done for maybe a blip of action. Anyway, the next featurette is basically some on set footage. Overall the two featurettes do justice for what this movie is.

BOTTOM LINE: I got confused whether this was indeed an "extended" cut of the film or not. The cover you see on places like Amazon is not the cover that you actually get. The cover of the film is actually labeled "Special Edition", but the menu does indeed say "Unrated Extended Edition". So, I am thoroughly confused. I didn't notice anything noticeably new, and the running times listed are identical between the old disc and the new one. Still, the upgrade is worth it.

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Pearl Harbor/Enemy Of The State
Starring: Ben Affleck , Josh Hartnett , Kate Beckinsale , Cuba Gooding Jr. , and Jon Voight
Director: Michael Bay , and Tony Scott
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ASIN: B0000640WA
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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Enemy Of The State - DVD- Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK, INDEPENDENCE DAY) stars with Academy Award®-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (Oscar®-winner Jon Voight, Best Actor, 1978, COMING HOME) to a political murder! Instantly, every aspect of Dean's once-normal life is targeted by a lethal team of skilled NSA surveillance operatives who wage a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit him and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ N THE HOOD) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for the action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his life and prove his innocence before it's too late! Pearl Harbor 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition - English/French DVD- History comes alive in the unforgettable epic motion picture PEARL HARBOR, the spectacular blockbuster brought to the screen by Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay. Astounding visual and audio effects put you at the center of the event that changed the world -- that early Sunday morning in paradise when warplanes screamed across the peaceful skies of Pearl Harbor and jolted America into World War II. This real-life tale of catastrophic defeat, heroic victory, and personal courage focuses on the war's devastating impact on two daring young pilots, Ben Affleck (ARMAGEDDON) and Josh Hartnet (BLACK HAWK DOWN), and a beautiful, dedicated nurse, Kate Beckinsale (SERENDIPITY). PEARL HARBOR is extraordinary moviemaking -- a breathtaking reenactment of the "date which will live in infamy" and a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who lived it.

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Great action
Fast Paced Riveting Thriller
It's not paranoia if they're really after you.
Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!
a surprising two thumbs up

Enemy of the State [Region 2]
Starring: Will Smith , Gene Hackman , Barry Pepper , Jon Voight , and Regina King
Director: Tony Scott
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Great action .......2007-03-31

Fast Paced Riveting Thriller.......2007-02-09

It's not paranoia if they're really after you........2006-12-24

Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!.......2006-10-20

a surprising two thumbs up.......2006-07-02

Average customer rating:

Great action
Fast Paced Riveting Thriller
It's not paranoia if they're really after you.
Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!
a surprising two thumbs up

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Customer Reviews:

Great action .......2007-03-31

Fast Paced Riveting Thriller.......2007-02-09

It's not paranoia if they're really after you........2006-12-24

Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!.......2006-10-20

a surprising two thumbs up.......2006-07-02

Average customer rating:

Great action
Fast Paced Riveting Thriller
It's not paranoia if they're really after you.
Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!
a surprising two thumbs up

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Customer Reviews:

Great action .......2007-03-31

Fast Paced Riveting Thriller.......2007-02-09

It's not paranoia if they're really after you........2006-12-24

Very Good Conspiracy Thriller Film!.......2006-10-20

a surprising two thumbs up.......2006-07-02

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Wrong actor

Enemy of the State/Crimson Tide
Starring: Denzel Washington , Gene Hackman , Matt Craven , George Dzundza , and Viggo Mortensen
Director: Tony Scott
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00005KAQX
Release Date: 2001-12-18

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Crimson Tide - English/French DVD - Dynamic Denzel Washington (TRAINING DAY) joins Hollywood favorite Gene Hackman (ENEMY OF THE STATE) along with Viggo Mortensen (THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) and James Gandolfini (TV's THE SOPRANOS) in this intense action thriller that's a smash hit with audiences and critics alike! In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles -- signaling the start of Word War III! The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander (Hackman) and his brilliant executive officer (Washington) clash over the validity of their orders ... battling each other for control of the sub! As this epic struggle rages under the sea, CRIMSON TIDE brings motion picture excitement to a new level -- and you to the edge of your seat! Enemy Of The State - DVD- Hot Hollywood favorite Will Smith (MEN IN BLACK, INDEPENDENCE DAY) stars with Academy Award®-winner Gene Hackman (Best Actor, 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION) in a high-powered suspense thriller where nonstop action meets cutting-edge technology! Robert Clayton Dean (Smith) is a successful Washington, D.C., attorney who -- without his knowledge -- is given a video that ties a top official of the National Security Agency (Oscar®-winner Jon Voight, Best Actor, 1978, COMING HOME) to a political murder! Instantly, every aspect of Dean's once-normal life is targeted by a lethal team of skilled NSA surveillance operatives who wage a relentless, ultra-high-tech campaign to discredit him and retrieve the incriminating evidence! Also featuring Regina King (JERRY MAGUIRE, BOYZ N THE HOOD) in an impressive, star-studded cast -- get ready for the action to explode as Dean desperately races to reclaim his life and prove his innocence before it's too late!

Customer Reviews:

Wrong actor.......2002-02-28

You show Denzel Washington as the star in "Enemy of the State". You should carefully check your facts. Will Smith is the star and not Denzel Washington (he's not even in the movie). Just ask Gene Hackman. Gene Hackman was in both movies but his co-stars were Will Smith in "Enemy of the State" and Denzel Washington in"Crimson Tide".
Both of the movies are excellent and I have seen them several times and will see them again. I just want you to be more sensitive to who does what.

Charlie Rose with Norman Ornstein & Harold Evans; Jerry Bruckheimer; Dennis Quaid; memoriam Alan Pakula (November 19, 1998)

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Charlie Rose with Norman Ornstein & Harold Evans; Jerry Bruckheimer; Dennis Quaid; memoriam Alan Pakula (November 19, 1998)

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First, Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute and Harold Evans of the Daily News discusses the testimony and investigation of Kenneth Starr before the House Judiciary Committee and whether Starr's tactics were legitimate. Then, producer Jerry Bruckheimer talks about his recent film Armageddon and his new film Enemy of the State, which stars Will Smith and Gene Hackman. Then, Dennis Quaid discusses his role in the new film Savior, which involves an American mercenary fighting in Bosnia. Finally, a memorial for Alan Pakula, who died in a car accident, and is known for directing films like All the President's Men and Sophie's Choice.

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Enemy of the State [Region 2]
Starring: Will Smith , Gene Hackman , Jon Voight , Barry Pepper , and Regina King
Director: Tony Scott
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