Strange Days
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In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
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- elonleikkaajaApril 2, 2026Underdog Cyber Punk! I can feel the adrenaline still pumping. Really intense flick. Fiennes always nails it, same with James Cameron. With this crazy system we're heading into, I can easily see the world looking the same five years from now.
- BurnharmSeptember 29, 2026I remember watching Strange Days on the telly at night and thinking it was so fucking cool. It gave me the same feeling I had the first time I watched Blade Runner, that feeling of discovering a completely different world and thinking, How did they imagine this? I love how visionary this movie feels, especially knowing it was made in 1995. The whole idea of experiencing someone else's memories and emotions is incredible, and the way the movie puts you inside those experiences makes it feel even more intense. The acting is great too, especially Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett and the story keeps pulling you into this dirty, chaotic, futuristic world. You can definitely see James Cameron's influence in the story and the big ideas but Kathryn Bigelow gives it its own identity. The movie isn't perfect, but honestly, I don't care much about that here. It has that rare feeling of a movie that completely blew my mind when I first saw it, and watching it again brought some of that feeling back. This is just a really cool movie
- whirlygigAugust 3, 2026Meh. Brainstorm (1983) had the same sci-fi conceit but used it in a more sci-fi manner. This film could have told the same story with audio tapes or regular camera video as the MacGuffin. SQUID only served as an excuse for injecting softcore pornography to keep eyeballs affixed. A bit too long, even as the overall execution is good.
- George BananzaMarch 1, 2026Santa Claus of the subconscious … he knows when you are sleeping, knows when you’re awake …
- KillerRooDecember 20, 2025A very interesting movie that serves as a time capsule of the early-mid 90’s. It held up well, despite some massive technology shifts since its release and the story having some glaring flaws. Several scenes stretch suspension of disbelief past the breaking point. Even so, it’s still a good watch - an interesting “who’s doing what” story, and a bit of a tonal enigma. It manages to be both deeply cynical about the system/establishment but optimistic about how individuals and groups respond to that system and its flagrant injustice. If you like cyberpunk-like vibes, it is worth a watch.
- Arthas MenethilOctober 20, 2025If TekWar was a Brilliant movie, loved the cast, and the premise.
- SpanktacularAugust 15, 2025Cyberpunk: SVU. Gritty and graphic, but also profoundly precient sci-fi noir. Love the nod to KRS-ONE, and the amazing cast.
- jackmeatFebruary 26, 2025My quick rating - 7.9/10. (previous review) So if you have or have not seen it, watch it. Spectacular movie. 2021 update: Lenny (played extraordinarily well by Ralph Fiennes) is a drug dealer and ex-cop, peddling the latest high, "jacking in" which are illegal VR clips that put you in the event and you can hear/feel/smell everything. Think of the possibilities! Anyway, this mystery is that of a blackjack video (think snuff flick) that captures a political murder, he must team up with his limo driving buddy Angela Basset and his still cop friend Tom Sizemore to piece together the whole conspiracy. In doing so he must figure out how his ex girlfriend (Juliette Lewis) and scumbag boyfriend (Michael Wincott, "The Crow") are involved in the whole cover-up. The all-star cast also includes Vincent D'Onfrio as a beat cop who may be more than just that. Along with a lengthy explanation of what you are about to see, I will just say that the scenery is phenomenal. Camera angles swoop in and out to really get you in the feel of what is happening, not just in the VR clips. So much attention to detail in this one, to the point I can watch it every year and still not get bored of it. It is a true testament to the brilliance of director Kathryn Bigelow and not much was ever really said about this, but this flick was brilliantly written by James Cameron. Still holds up as one of my favorite movies for rewatch ever made. (This was the picture from the cover of my VHS, then DVD copy of this one.) That last comment will make more sense if you check my review on my website.
- russrev1ewsJuly 23, 2025Very disturbing at times due to its graphic nature, but most disturbing was how prescient it was as a prediction of our future (sans the landlines).
- pipanniApril 9, 2025One of the 90's best movies. Unmissable and filled with great characters and a gripping story. I was lucky to watch it at the cinema when it came out, with zero prior knowledge, not even a trailer. One of Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett's best roles ever.
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Strange Days was released on October 13, 1995.
Strange Days was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Strange Days has a runtime of 2h 25m.
Strange Days was produced by Steven-Charles Jaffe, James Cameron.
In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
The key characters in Strange Days are Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes), Lornette 'Mace' Mason (Angela Bassett), Faith Justin (Juliette Lewis).
Strange Days is rated R.
Strange Days is a Science Fiction, Crime, Drama film.
Strange Days has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.
Strange Days had a budget of $42M.
Strange Days has made $17M at the box office.