Neon City (1991)"Mad Max" clone set in the not-too-distant future about a group of people trying to escape to a safe haven called Neon City after a solar disaster that has decimated the Earth. Director:Monte Markham |
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Neon City (1991)"Mad Max" clone set in the not-too-distant future about a group of people trying to escape to a safe haven called Neon City after a solar disaster that has decimated the Earth. Director:Monte Markham |
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| Michael Ironside | ... |
Harry M. Stark
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Reno
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Lyle Alzado | ... |
Bulk
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| Valerie Wildman | ... |
Sandy Randall
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Nick Klar | ... |
Dr. Tom
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| Juliet Landau | ... |
Twink Talaman
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Arsenio 'Sonny' Trinidad | ... |
Wing
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| Richard Sanders | ... |
Dickie Devine
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| Monte Markham | ... |
Captain Raymond
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Jesse Bennett | ... |
Captain Jenkins
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Curley Green | ... |
Dispatcher
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Jeffrey Olson | ... |
Doctor at Jericho
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Anthony Leger | ... |
Gary
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John Perryman | ... |
Guard at Jericho
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Donna Todd | ... |
Annie
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In the year 2053, the earth has been devastated by a military experiment gone awry. The ozone layer is gone, radioactive clouds drift across the plains, and unpredictable, intense bursts of ultra-violet sunlight (called "brights") incinerate anyone caught outside. In these conditions, a group of travelers are trying to get from the frontier town of Jericho to the paradise safe haven of Neon City: A doctor named Tom, an old man with a mysterious past, a prostitute, a spoiled rich girl, an untalented comedian, and a bounty hunter named Stark with his valuable prisoner Reno. They board an armored truck converted into a passenger transport driven by an ex-convict named Bulk. Along they way, the travelers deal with passing though radioactive Xander clouds, 150F degrees of "brights", unstable paved roads, and nomadic motorcycle riders who kill anyone venturing though their territory. During the journey, few, if any, of the passengers turn out to be what they initially appear. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Okay, I for one liked this movie. Now granted, it doesn't compare to the special effects that are around today, but overall, I enjoyed it! It had an interesting plot, lots of action, nice character development, and an excellent performance by Michael Ironside. This movie held my interest all the way through until the last scene. It is categorized as science-fiction; however, there was very little scientific lingo, so it is easy enough for anyone to follow. I especially enjoyed how the characters began as strangers in the movie, and slowly melded together into a sort a renegade troupe, determined to stay alive. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who can get there hands on it!