Bear in mind that Nirvana appeared a couple of years before Matrix fundamentally changed science fiction. Filmed at a time when Christopher Lambert's Hollywood glory days were over, Nirvana's only flaw is it's low budget. Modest financing presumably led to a limited release, but it is still hard to explain a lack of a proper DVD release for years.
In terms of concepts and ideas, particularly at the time of it's creation, Nirvana is an extraordinary movie. With limited means it went as far as a movie could get before kung-fu fighting and CGI became a regular staple in SF genre.
What we see here is a near-future dystopia where drugs and virtual reality are a part of everyday life. The references to Neuromancer and cyberpunk in general are obvious. So, if you're a fan of cyberpunk, you'll enjoy this one.
In terms of concepts and ideas, particularly at the time of it's creation, Nirvana is an extraordinary movie. With limited means it went as far as a movie could get before kung-fu fighting and CGI became a regular staple in SF genre.
What we see here is a near-future dystopia where drugs and virtual reality are a part of everyday life. The references to Neuromancer and cyberpunk in general are obvious. So, if you're a fan of cyberpunk, you'll enjoy this one.