A group of women hatch a plan to take down the top global financial systems.A group of women hatch a plan to take down the top global financial systems.A group of women hatch a plan to take down the top global financial systems.
- Sarah Lanchaster
- (as Caroline Elise Ellis)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaAn early title for this film was The Great Bikini Hacktivist Adventure, a tribute to one of the greatest bikini movies of the 1980s.
- GoofsCinematography credit gets given misspelled as Cinemtography Gregory Hatanaka.
- Quotes
[first lines]
Lana Joke: [at swimming pool] Hi. Sorry.
[water splashing]
Lana Joke: I like to get an early morning swim in.
Sarah Lanchaster: You've got a *really* nice place.
Lana Joke: Oh, thank you. I mean, it's rented, and, uh, I have roommates, but... thank you. Uh, would you like some breakfast, maybe?
Sarah Lanchaster: Who am I to say no?
[Lana giggles, and walks out in front, providing Sarah with the enticing view of her delectable rear]
Lana Joke: [in the kitchen] Would you like some fresh fruit from the exotic Orient?
Sarah Lanchaster: Who am I to say no?
Lana Joke: [giggles] I... will have you know... I took tramp steamer six months across the Atlantic. Herd of elephant to the field of Siam to get these as fresh as possible to you.
Sarah Lanchaster: [scoffs] Wow.
Lana Joke: That's a lie. I went to the greengrocer.
[giggles]
Sarah Lanchaster: Wow. The greengrocer?
[looks at computer on dining room table]
Lana Joke: Oh, you might have noticed that.
Sarah Lanchaster: Yeah.
Lana Joke: That's a computer.
Sarah Lanchaster: Oh, yeah, I'm aware.
[Lana giggles]
Lana Joke: I need it for work, but I hate that thing, honestly. But I love working on it in a bikini.
Sarah Lanchaster: Yeah, you look really good in a bikini.
Lana Joke: Thank you. You know, on the Net no one knows that you're a twenty...
[giggles]
Lana Joke: twenty-one year old girl in a bikini that, like,
[snickers]
Lana Joke: you know, that likes to spend the day outside by the pool most of the day.
Sarah Lanchaster: Uh, well, you look good in a bikini.
Lana Joke: Thank you.
Sarah Lanchaster: I'm sure that you're *very* professional, and that some organization values you very much.
Lana Joke: [little snicker of appreciation] Well, could you get that for me?
Sarah Lanchaster: Get what?
Lana Joke: It's like a pad or what, it's got something written on it. Hmm. Eric Johnson. He's the Vice President of Second National Bank of England. It's, like, you know, the biggest bank in the world. Bigger than the First.
Sarah Lanchaster: Uhm... Okay.
Lana Joke: [types on computer keyboard] And, huh! And we're in!
- Crazy creditsThis movie is dedicated to the brave men, women, and people who fight the system each day in their own way. Know that your day in the pool is coming and when it comes... wear sunscreen.
- ConnectionsReferenced in dewlover420's Commentary: Watching Bikini Hackers (So You Don't Have To) (2023)
Right from the start, it becomes evident that the characters lack depth and authenticity. The female hackers are reduced to one-dimensional caricatures, sporting oversexualized outfits that objectify them rather than empowering them. It's clear that the filmmakers were more focused on titillating the audience than creating meaningful and relatable characters.
The world-building is a complete mess, with the cyberpunk universe feeling like a cheap imitation of other, better-established works. The neon-drenched cityscapes are poorly executed, and the CGI looks like it belongs in a low-budget video game from a decade ago.
The film's attempt at social commentary on gender roles is cringeworthy and misguided. Instead of subverting stereotypes, "Bikini Hackers" reinforces them, perpetuating harmful clichés about women in tech. It's nothing more than a shallow attempt at virtue signaling without any real substance or genuine empowerment.
The plot is a jumbled mess, filled with plot holes and inconsistencies that leave the audience scratching their heads. It's clear that the filmmakers cared more about style over substance, resulting in a convoluted and predictable storyline.
The action sequences are poorly choreographed, lacking any real excitement or tension. The hacking scenes are laughably unrealistic, with the characters typing away on flashy keyboards while nonsensical computer jargon fills the screen.
The soundtrack is forgettable, failing to add any depth or emotion to the scenes. Instead, it comes across as a generic mishmash of electronic beats that does nothing to enhance the viewing experience.
"Bikini Hackers" is an unfortunate mess of a film that fails to deliver on its promises. It lacks any originality, relying on tired tropes and cheap thrills to keep the audience engaged. Save your time and money, and steer clear of this cringe-inducing disaster.
- jackman_osm
- Jul 16, 2023
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- Runtime1 hour 6 minutes
- Color