Terminal Error (2002)

Powerful automation software begins to make decisions for itself.

Director:

John Murlowski

Writer:

T.L. Petrie

Stars:

Michael Nouri, Marina Sirtis, Matthew Ewald

Cast

Cast overview:
Michael Nouri	...	Brad
Marina Sirtis	...	Alex
Matthew Ewald	...	Dylan
David Wells	...	Russ
Timothy Busfield	...	Elliot
Audrey Wasilewski	...	Kathy
Robert Covarrubias	...	Kenny
Rick Cramer	...	Detective
David Storrs	...	Recruit
Kim Delgado	...	Franklin
Jane Yamamoto	...	Miriam
Robert Leon Casey	...	Pilot (as Robert Casey)
Scott Clifton	...	Jock

Storyline

Powerful automation software begins to make decisions for itself.

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Plot Keywords:

artificial intelligence | technology | human versus computer

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Genres:

Thriller | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and peril

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 April 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peace Virus

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

PorchLight Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

A computer monitor bursts into flames in the room Brad is trapped in which is filled with Halon. As explained in the movie, Halon is a fire suppressant that displaces oxygen, making such a fire impossible.

User Reviews

At least the title is accurate

Marina Sirtis should fire her agent for getting her in this. Her talent is thoroughly wasted here.

Machines-gone-berserk story that builds upon a goofy premise. This time, a computer virus is downloaded into a sensitive program, in a manner beyond the sublimely ridiculous. The perpetrator of this nasty scheme is a psychotic guy who giggles like a baboon and sweats from his forehead a lot. He's an irate employee who got fired, and his unwitting accomplice is the teen-angst-ridden crybaby son of the guy that did the firing.

Once downloaded, the virus blows up things in Russia, takes over appliances, shoots rockets at cars, plays with traffic signals, talks too much, and does a pitiful impression of Hal 9000 from "2001."

The kid, the dad, the psycho, and Hal 9000 Jr., all get on your nerves pretty early on. There is one character, apparently based on Stephen Hawking, who had the potential to be interesting, but the film does not give him much screen time, nor does it develop the character enough. Marina (as teen-angst's mother) really tries, but she is given very little to do, other than scream or run in terror.

If you turn your brain off for 90 minutes, and just want a good laugh, the film is OK for that. However, if you're looking for a plausible story, this one is just a terminal error.