A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations
Zahf Paroo
- Desi
- (as Zahf Hajee)
Nathaniel DeVeaux
- Lawyers
- (as Nathaniel Deveaux)
- Director
- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaWhat appears in the beginning credits around the title and the actors' names is HTML code, with some alterations. Much of the HTML is taken from the Internet Movie Database's homepage.
- GoofsAfter Teddy is killed, Milo is handed a CD which contains new source code that solves the bandwidth limitations. Unless Gary refactored it considerably, Milo would be able to spot Teddy, and possibly his own coding style instantly. Combined with Gary's comment "its not in the box, its in the band", it makes no sense for Gary to hand Milo such condemning proof.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the cast list in the end credits, there is a section entitled "Geeks", much in the same vein as "Stunts".
- Alternate versionsDeleted scenes featured on DVD edition include:
- Gary asks Milo for help solving a problem he is having with the game Diablo II.
- Love scenes between Lisa and Milo (which would have explained why Alice was jealous).
- ConnectionsFeatured in Antitrust: Cracking the Code (2001)
- SoundtracksPigeon Farm
Written by John Wozniak
Performed by Marcy Playground
Courtesy of Capitol Records
under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
Featured review
There was Potential
I saw this movie not expecting much. While I'm not disappointed in the movie, I felt that more could have been explored in the themes of the movie. Where is the line between self-interest and greed? What creates innovation? What stifles it? What are the consequences of uncontrolled self-interest?
I also found problems with some of the little details (having known lots of computer people, I get picky). For example, all of the code shown is simple html; wouldn't they have used other computer languages? Also, I know the Vancouver area quite well (where Antitrust was filmed) and sometimes, it got too obvious. (See below)
Additionally, some of the other characters' backgrounds could have been developed further.
Yet, the sets were impressive! The interiors did convey the appropriate atmosphere. The use of the Chan Centre at the University of British Columbia- good choice! However, the NURV campus was much too obviously the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University. (The aerial shots gave it away).
Still, it was a decent movie, all things considered.
I also found problems with some of the little details (having known lots of computer people, I get picky). For example, all of the code shown is simple html; wouldn't they have used other computer languages? Also, I know the Vancouver area quite well (where Antitrust was filmed) and sometimes, it got too obvious. (See below)
Additionally, some of the other characters' backgrounds could have been developed further.
Yet, the sets were impressive! The interiors did convey the appropriate atmosphere. The use of the Chan Centre at the University of British Columbia- good choice! However, the NURV campus was much too obviously the Burnaby campus of Simon Fraser University. (The aerial shots gave it away).
Still, it was a decent movie, all things considered.
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- Johno21
- Jan 6, 2003
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,328,094
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,486,209
- Jan 15, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $18,195,610
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