SOLVED: it’s Antitrust! Thanks everyone!

It’s a tech related movie came out probably early 2000s.

Bits I remember:

  • A group of home brew coders watches a webinar of some large software company.
  • One of them gets hired by the company to work on a large project
  • The project is supposed to enable content delivery/streaming while overcoming bandwidth constraints, but they’re stuck in development
  • Main character is working on the project and is making headway but discovers something nefarious might be going on in the company
  • He checks around the place and realises a large mouse sculpture in the company campus playground is actually a hidden satellite
  • Using a computer in the children’s daycare room he uncovers the conspiracy
  • He manages to finish off the project, and the company thinks everything is fine
  • The tech company tests the system and it works perfectly broadcasting everywhere.
  • But the guy uses this test to present a montage of all the evidence of the conspiracy. Also uploads the project source code
  • Company CEO gets arrested or something, everyone lives happily ever after.
  • oxjox@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I ran this through Bing CoPilot and it suggested Antitrust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7hhqX1PANU I’ll paste the entire output below because the source links might be worth taking look at.

    As a backup, it mentioned The Net starring Sandra Bullock from 1995. I am absolutely going to rewatch this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88l9tjkTBwQ

    The movie you’re describing sounds intriguing! While I couldn’t find an exact match based on the details you provided, there are a few tech-related films from the early 2000s that might be worth exploring. Let’s consider a couple of possibilities:

    1. “Antitrust” (2001):

      • In this thriller, a young programmer named Milo (played by Ryan Phillippe) gets hired by a powerful tech company led by Gary Winston (played by Tim Robbins).
      • The company is working on a groundbreaking project that aims to revolutionize communication and data sharing.
      • As Milo delves deeper into the project, he uncovers dark secrets and realizes that the company’s intentions may not be as noble as they seem.
      • The film explores themes of corporate espionage, ethics, and the impact of technology on society.
      • While it doesn’t match all the details you mentioned, it shares some similarities.
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    2. “The Net” (1995):

      • Although this film predates the early 2000s, it’s worth mentioning because it deals with technology and conspiracy.
      • Sandra Bullock plays Angela Bennett, a computer programmer who stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy after receiving a mysterious disk.
      • The plot involves cybercrime, identity theft, and a powerful corporation trying to manipulate information.
      • While it doesn’t align perfectly with your description, it’s another tech-themed movie that might interest you.
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    Remember that these suggestions may not match all the details you provided, but they capture the essence of tech-related thrillers. If neither of these is the movie you’re thinking of, I recommend checking out other tech-related films from that era. Sometimes memory can play tricks, and perhaps the film you’re looking for has a slightly different plot or title. 🎥🍿

    If you remember any additional details, feel free to share them, and I’ll do my best to narrow down the search! 😊

    Source: Conversation with Bing, 5/10/2024 (1) The 55+ Best Movies About Technology - Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-technology/ranker-film. (2) The 10 Best 2000s Movies That Exude Y2K Vibes - The Tech Edvocate. https://www.thetechedvocate.org/the-10-best-2000s-movies-that-exude-y2k-vibes/. (3) The Greatest Tech Movies of All Time - IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/list/ls525477326/. (4) Key Movies About Technology - IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/list/ls082776583/.