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Mercury Rising (1998)

Mercury Rising (1998)
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In this action-suspense thriller, orphaned nine-year-old autistic savant Simon (Miko Hughes) deciphers a government code hidden in a puzzle magazine. Calling for his prize, Simon triggers an alarm at the National Security Agency: NSA chief Nicholas Kudrow (Alec Baldwin), who says the code protects covert American operatives all over the world, sends an assassin to do away with Simon. Simon's parents are killed, but Simon survives, hiding in a secret closet crawlspace where he's later discovered by maverick FBI agent Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis). Simon is emotionally unpredictable, complicating matters as Art drags him all over Chicago, eluding Kudrow's hitman in a variety of interesting locations (train tracks, street scenes, heliport, Wrigley building) and improbable situations. Based on the novel Simple Simon by Ryne Douglas Peardon, the film features Industrial Light & Magic special FX/animation. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruce WillisAlec Baldwin, (more)
Director(s):
Harold Becker
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Mercury Rising

In this action-suspense thriller, orphaned nine-year-old autistic savant Simon (Miko Hughes) deciphers a government code hidden in a puzzle magazine. Calling for his prize, Simon triggers an alarm at the National Security Agency: NSA chief Nicholas Kudrow (Alec Baldwin), who says the code protects covert American operatives all over the world, sends an assassin to do away with Simon. Simon's parents are killed, but Simon survives, hiding in a secret closet crawlspace where he's later discovered by maverick FBI agent Art Jeffries (Bruce Willis). Simon is emotionally unpredictable, complicating matters as Art drags him all over Chicago, eluding Kudrow's hitman in a variety of interesting locations (train tracks, street scenes, heliport, Wrigley building) and improbable situations. Based on the novel Simple Simon by Ryne Douglas Peardon, the film features Industrial Light & Magic special FX/animation. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
112 mins

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Director(s):
Harold Becker
Writer(s):
Mark RosenthalLawrence Konner
Producer(s):
Karen KehelaBrian Grazer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Violence)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Chris W.

A little bit of a twist then what Bruce Willis usually portrays. Very entertaining, I give it two thumbs way up. You will not be dissapointed if you go and rent this.

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Gary L.

This one actually has a nice story. It is better than a lot of the movies out there.

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Gina and mark P.

Turns out I had seen it before...but all in all, good movie with a bit of a tear jerker at the end. A touching film!

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