Review of Cypher (2002) by Paul R — 13 Feb 2014

Check out this relatively unknown gem of a movie - Cypher. Directed by Vincenzo Natali who we have to thank for the splendid low budget mystery nightmare - Cube, we are once again treated to another great idea, this time executed extremely well indeed. It looks absolutely stunning with some great visuals and cinematography, it's meager budget was certainly eked out very well.

We follows Morgan Sullivan, a sad, drip of a man who craves for a more exciting life and is bored with his mundane existence at work and at home. He starts a new job working for a global computer corporation called Digicorp. His job seems very simple - travelling to various conventions around America to covertly record the speeches that are made by Digicorp's competitors. His seemingly normal life suddenly changes when he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman who reveals some truths about what is really going on.

Cypher is a superb mystery Sci-Fi thriller with excellent pace and a tight story. As more is revealed we are taken on a journey through corporate espionage, brainwashing and conspiracy. It's jam packed with enough twists to keep you guessing throughout. Exciting, compelling and ultimately rewarding, this is a film that I have always felt deserved far more acclaim. Watch this!