Just finished rewatching. Released in 1998, it is already an old film more than 20 years ago.
The creators have a clear-cut stand, clearly pointing to the issue of privacy protection in modern society. In those days, it still gave the audience a great shock and education. More than 20 years later, it never seems outdated.
The setting is still a mainstream commercial film. The first half of the male protagonist was abused badly enough, and all depended on the pig's feet to survive. In the second half, only professional help can be organized to counterattack, and finally comedy happy endings. Such a setting should be said to please more audiences, but it also weakens the ideology.
Finally, I want to say that Gene Hackman is also very good.
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