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The world of Virtuosity may be spanking new, but the ideas are yesterday's news.
– Hal Hinson,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Given Washington's presence and the promise of a virtual reality action story, Virtuosity has some appeal -- provided, of course, the viewers aren't selective.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
Virtuosity doesn't always compute, but like last summer's Speed, it is far more fully realized cinematically than many less commercial, more serious pictures.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb 2001
rotten:
Though Virtuosity connects all the dots to give audiences a roller-coaster ride, the movie begets nothing new: It's stillborn.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2001
rotten:
The presence of Washington lends the picture a much-needed dose of authenticity. But in the end Virtuosity is disconnected and uninvolving.