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Summary: Square pigs, killer robots, and crotch engines oh my.....
Review: Okay, this wasn't a bad movie, but it wasn't a great one, either. I think the biggest problem this movie had was the script. It just seemed pretty weak. I did like the characters, the special effects, and the actors, but I don't think they had enough to work with.
The story involves the last of the independant space truckers, Dennis Hopper, and how he's hired to take a shipment of supicious cargo to Earth which turns out to be ultra high tech killer robots that someone is planning to use to overthrow Earth's government. Anyway, there's some mildy amusing scenes, and stuff happens which all lead up to the climatic scene at the end involving the killer robots. As I said before, the special effects look really good and it's obvious that a lot of time and effort was spent in this area. The pirate ship was really well done. And, in Stuart Gordon fashion, the pirate captain looked like something out of Re-animator or From Beyond, from his half flesh, half metal head to his pull start groin.
The script wasn't really that strong, and some of the actors almost seem embarassed to be in the movie at times, but they perform adequately with what they are given. I thought Charles Dance (Alien 3, The Golden Child, Gosford Park) played his role quite well. And it was nice to see Dennis Hopper play something other that a deranged lunatic for a change.
All in all, fun, light entertainment, just don't expect too much from this movie in terms of a good script or decent character development.
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Summary: Square pigs, killer robots, and crotch engines oh my.....
Review: Okay, this wasn't a bad movie, but it wasn't a great one, either. I think the biggest problem this movie had was the script. It just seemed pretty weak. I did like the characters, the special effects, and the actors, but I don't think they had enough to work with.The story involves the last of the independant space truckers, Dennis Hopper, and how he's hired to take a shipment of supicious cargo to Earth which turns out to be ultra high tech killer robots that someone is planning to use to overthrow Earth's government. Anyway, there's some mildy amusing scenes, and stuff happens which all lead up to the climatic scene at the end involving the killer robots. As I said before, the special effects look really good and it's obvious that a lot of time and effort was spent in this area. The pirate ship was really well done. And, in Stuart Gordon fashion, the pirate captain looked like something out of Re-animator or From Beyond, from his half flesh, half metal head to his pull start groin. The script wasn't really that strong, and some of the actors almost seem embarassed to be in the movie at times, but they perform adequately with what they are given. I thought Charles Dance (Alien 3, The Golden Child, Gosford Park) played his role quite well. And it was nice to see Dennis Hopper play something other that a deranged lunatic for a change. All in all, fun, light entertainment, just don't expect too much from this movie in terms of a good script or decent character development.
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Summary: Lighten up folks--it's a put-on!
Review: People who pan this movie just don't get it. It's a parody in the tradition of Dark Star. Terrific cast, good script with a great ending. Special effects were outstanding considering they didn't have a Star Wars budget--the design of the truck was inspired. If you don't find the concept of "square pigs" (actually rectangular prisms) to save space funny, scratch comedy from your list; you're just not built for it. Part of the humor was that it apparently hadn't occurred to them to transport processed pork instead of live pigs. It reminds me of the great Bob and Ray routine where the cranberry grower hadn't thought of making cranberry juice. This is a well done put-on that's just fun to watch.
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Summary: pretty good
Review: Satrship troopers it's not but a nice and an enjoyable movie. effects are good but under no circumstances would I buy this video at that price but still when the price lowers closer to normal, if you like space movies this is worth looking.
Rating:
Summary: OK film
Review: Space Truckers is a lot of fun to watch, but it is very dumb. Maybe that is part of its charm. This movie is fun to watch and is very funny in spots. Most of the reviewers of this film are correct in giving Space Truckers 3 stars.
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Summary: OK film
Review: Space Truckers is a lot of fun to watch, but it is very dumb. Maybe that is part of its charm. This movie is fun to watch and is very funny in spots. Most of the reviewers of this film are correct in giving Space Truckers 3 stars.
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Summary: Worth watching for the little details
Review: Space Truckers is not a good movie. The story is ludicrous, the plotline isn't so hot, the special effects are cheap, and the acting is mediocre. Still, when I watch a movie like this, one that's supposed to be bad, I can't help but wish I could have been in it. Everyone looks like they're having an absolute blast! This is a good thing for Dennis Hopper, because I don't think he's been in a decent movie since Easy Rider. If he can't be in a good movie, he deserves to, at least, be in a fun movie. As I said, the story is awful, but what is good are all the small details. A lot of thought went into things like posters on the walls, billboards, trucks, and highways. But, as the other reviewers have mentioned, the best part of the movie is the first ten minutes. After that, inspiration seems to have fizzled. Still, the movie is worth watching if only for the "square pigs for a square meal," "Liquid beef: From a cow! From a cow!", and the evil pirate lord's pull-start crotch engine.
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Summary: Stuart Gordon masterpiece!
Review: The man responsable for Re-Animator, From Beyond, Fortress and Castle Freak has made his best film to date. This film was actually made 4 years ago. It was in preproduction at the same time as Starship Troopers. Stuart seems to have found a perfect balance between awe inspiring visuals and a campy but fun storyline.
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Summary: Ok story, Excellent DVD!!!
Review: The story is somewhat amusing, but the DVD layout is very cool
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Summary: ZERO STARS: I'll make this short and unsweet.
Review: This is Barb Wire-Battlefield Earth BAD! Why do I subject myself to such BAD filmmaking? Considering the talent involved this is pathetic. If you have a choice whether to see this movie or have a finger removed, I guess see the movie. Otherwise avoid this at any cost ..I must say one last thing, Stephen Dork is overrated.
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