WarGames 2: The Dead Code

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This movie is a serious waste of time, I was hoping that as far as a sequel goes, it could join the ranks of some of the other movies (in my books) that are better than the first (ex: Terminator 2, Aliens, and Tremors 2) but in comparison to the original this was horrible. Same thing pretty much happened in the first (which could be suspected, new program with a different setting for the current time), but it just felt like everything in this movie was just done so poorly, when you thought things could have been better than the first. Overall: Don't even bother, unless you are desperate to kill time and paddle ball isn't cutting anymore after 1,000 straight hits

Gotta say, I didn't mind this one that much, sure it had its cheesy parts, and of course the appearance of the blonde from Much Music was an added bonus I suppose. For the few people that totally missed the movie, it is NOT a remake of the 1983 version of WarGames staring Matther Broderick, this is however a SEQUEL to WarGames, Read the back of the case. Now to carry on. The entire plot is I have to agree rather foresight-able, I saw turns coming with the movie. Even the sudden appearance of Joshua, from, well the first movie (refer to comment above for people thinking it is a remake) was I thought a wicked add in, I am however disappointed that the scenes with the chess game early on in the movie was not applied to the end, I was wrong about that one :D Over all I feel it wasn't a horrible movie, there is by far worse out there, and I know there will be worse to come, this is after all the Hollywood way.

This film may be only straight to DVD/video, but really it isn't something that is lame and boring. It is actually a wonderful surprise. The concept and story fit well. It is more of an update to the original Wargames but don't think it would replace the original entirely. Instead, this film works with the original. I really loved how it blended old and new, and even if you catch the little lines and the computer voice, you might be as giddy as me while watching. Yes, it's very cheesy to admit that, but if you are a geek, love suspense, technology, Stargate, you will enjoy this film. And a note: Seriously, don't listen to people who may say "oh this is a horrible film." It really isn't horrible at all. I suggest this to everyone who is open to seeing it. You will feel that nostalgia and want to watch the original definitely and at the same time, you will appreciate what the creative writers and director and everyone a part of this film has made.

This is one of the worse movies that I have ever seen in my entire life. I wish I could travel back in time and do the following: 1) Find out where the "movie" "War Games- The Dead Code" was filmed 2) Watch the original WAR GAMES with my current computer knowledge AND the eyes of a 1983 preteen. 3) Break into the pentagon computer in the 80's with the knowledge and perspective learned and remembered. 4) Reprogram the WHOPPER to NUKE the location of THE DEAD CODE minutes prior to its first day of filming 5) Come back to the present, have a beer and get Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones to "flash" my memory blank of the whole event, especially my original viewing of "The Dead Code" 6) Have another beer and watch WARS GAMES 7) Be happy until the next bad remake of a GOOD 80's movie. 8) Did I forget the have Jar Jar killed. I am not sure if I would have to travel into the future for that. Maybe I need access to a wormhole.

This movie is mostly chase scenes and special effects. It is very weak on plot. Most of the computer talk was just mumbo-jumbo. I watched this because I was a big fan of the original War Games movie which was based mostly on computer fact and real computer terminology. This movie had none of that. Most of the computer scenes were not only impossible and highly unrealistic of real computers and networks, but just lame. It is like it was written by somebody who has no comprehension of real computers. The ripley game was lame and was essentially just an arcade game. No real hacking, so what was the point? Movie was boring. Lame sequel.

OK. First of all, why can't I find a single "good" comment on this movie? Almost everything I read here states "DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!" or "WORST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!". Personally, I liked it. Anyone else who liked the first WarGames and first watched that within 5 years would probably like this one too. Yes, it may be a "B" rate movie, but most people could guess that if they realized it was "Straight -to-DVD". Also, for those who keep complaining about the plot... The only problem I had with it was it was too much like the original. Hey, raypdaley182. Will may have used Massude's computer but he used his own home internet connection which can be traced to his house. Ripley (a "broaken" military computer which has access to every satellite owned by the US government) "detected" a cell phone and "knew" Will was near it. "She" may have simply sent a text message to that phone. You don't have to "answer the phone" for the message to appear, it just pops up on the screen like it did in this movie. (it does this on mine) Also, today many cell phones have some kind of GPS capability built in. So, there's nothing stupid about that idea. And, have you ever heard of "Facial Expresion Recognition"? Assuming that Ripley is in fact a learning computer, you might think "she" would have "learned" a more advanced way of doing this, giving her the ability to "lip-read". (but remember, it's just a movie)

Thank God I watched this at a friend's place and did not pay for it. The plot is horribly transparent and the whole movie felt like an episode of a TV show. If you have any knowledge of computers or electronics, watch out. You will feel feel like the movie is an insult to your intelligence. Also, actress turned Much Music VJ Amanda Walsh displays the worst acting I have ever seen, excluding *. She's lucky that Matt Lanter is actually decent. He's the one that carries the movie. I hate that I wasted nearly two hours of my life watching this movie! It's a shame that they got to call it a sequel, because I was a fan of the original, which was actually pretty good.