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Timecop

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Producing House

In 2004, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1994-09-15

Runtime: 98 mins

Director: Peter Hyams

Spoken language: English

Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Crime

Original title: Timecop

Production Companies: Renaissance Pictures, Dark Horse Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, Signature Pictures, JVC Entertainment

Production Countries: United States of America, Japan, Canada

Reviews

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John Chard
Time travelling butt kicker. Time travel is now a reality and with that comes opportunities for criminals to exploit to the maximum. The government sets up a special police force (T.E.C.) to ensure the new technology isn't abused. Enter Max Walker, a Timecop who upon learning of a corrupt politician's plot to become president, sets about doing all he can to stop him. Timecop did exactly what I wanted it to do, namely give me Jean-Claude Van Damme administering brutal violence in a sci-fi haze. It's a nice central premise with it's time travel plot, the sound and effects are fine within the genre, and Ron Silver on villain duties does a nice take in sleazy, corrupt politician verve. It's all set up for explosions, kills and a chance for Van Damme to show off his excellent line in splits, kicks and body punching tricks. Some weak acting exists of course, and only a fool could not know how it's all going to turn out in the end. But really, in the context of the genres it belongs too, and the leading man's career overview, Timecop delivers all it promised to do in the first place. I'm off to see if I can change the past right now. 6.5/10
2019-10-18

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