Wing Commander

A cheesy, earnest space-opera romp with dated effects, wooden banter and dogfight thrills that plays like a video game cutscene stretched to feature length.

Directed by

Christopher Roberts

Genres

Science fiction, Action, Adventure

Starring

Freddie Prinze Jr., Saffron Burrows, Matthew Lillard

Tagline

At the edge of our universe, all hell is about to break loose.

Overview

In the mid-27th century, the Terran Confederation is at war with the vicious alien Kilrathi Empire. When the Kilrathi capture a crucial navigational device that could lead them to Earth, the Confederation’s only hope rests with a small group of young fighter pilots. Lieutenant Christopher Blair, along with his wingman Todd 'Maniac' Marshall and Commander Jeanette 'Angel' Deveraux, must intercept the alien fleet and prevent the destruction of mankind. Battling overwhelming odds and racing against time, they face not only external threats but also inner fears and rivalries as they fight to save Earth from annihilation.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, campy and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

War, survival, identity, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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