I only rented this movie because Bruce Campbell was in it. And boy did he get a raw deal here! A real chump role with all the dumb lines in the film. Not that the dialogue was all that great to begin with, of course. Bruce did the best with what he had been given. He still came off better than he did in "Maniac Cop." But I couldn't help but cringe occasionally at the sight of him being reduced to this. An actor of his talents certainly deserves better.
This movie also featured Walter Koeing. When a movie features a Star Trek actor, especially in the lead role, it's a pretty good indication that it's going to be bad. Koeing plays an arrogant know-it-all, who of course knows exactly what's going on and manages to upset the dimwits at the governmental facility he works at. He's almost as irritating at Bruce Willis in "Armageddon."
The story doesn't have much going for it either. This movie is sort of a lame combination of "Terminator," "Aliens," and any given Full Moon Entertainment production. A really bad James Cameron impersonation. The production values are decent, given the obviously low budget of the film. Which I can imagine must not have gotten much, if any, of a theatrical release.
In summary, this movie is a really bad direct-to-video stinker that may be good for some unintentional laughs. Not to mention some groans. But it's certainly no good as a peice of entertainment. Even Bruce Campbell doesn't come off with much dignity.
This movie also featured Walter Koeing. When a movie features a Star Trek actor, especially in the lead role, it's a pretty good indication that it's going to be bad. Koeing plays an arrogant know-it-all, who of course knows exactly what's going on and manages to upset the dimwits at the governmental facility he works at. He's almost as irritating at Bruce Willis in "Armageddon."
The story doesn't have much going for it either. This movie is sort of a lame combination of "Terminator," "Aliens," and any given Full Moon Entertainment production. A really bad James Cameron impersonation. The production values are decent, given the obviously low budget of the film. Which I can imagine must not have gotten much, if any, of a theatrical release.
In summary, this movie is a really bad direct-to-video stinker that may be good for some unintentional laughs. Not to mention some groans. But it's certainly no good as a peice of entertainment. Even Bruce Campbell doesn't come off with much dignity.