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Solo

1996 · 94 min

A pulpy, fast-moving sci-fi action ride where a killer machine learns compassion and blasts through jungle firefights.

Directed by
Norberto Barba
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Tagline
Part man. Part machine. Total weapon.
Overview
An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.

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Directed by
Norberto Barba
Genres
Action, Adventure, Science fiction
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 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
  • freedom
  • survival
  • identity
  • violence
  • loyalty
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism4
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Genres
action, adventure, science fiction, thriller
Directed by
Norberto Barba
Written by
David L. Corley
Starring
Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Jaime Osorio Gómez, Demián Bichir, Seidy López, Abraham Verduzco, Joaquín Garrido
Music
Christopher Franke
Cinematography
Christopher Walling
Runtime
94 min
Country
United States of America, Mexico
Languages
English

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