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Universal Soldier: The Return

1999 · 82 min

A loud, cheesy sci-fi action ride with wooden dialogue and forgettable fights, best enjoyed with low expectations.

Directed by
Mic Rodgers
Genres
Action, Science fiction
Tagline
Prepare to become obsolete.
Overview
Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.

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Directed by
Mic Rodgers
Genres
Action, Science fiction
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • technology
  • power
  • betrayal
  • survival
  • family
Places
  • workplace
  • hospital
  • big city
Era
near-future
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism3
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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