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Universal Soldier (1992) 5.8
Luc and Scott were killed in Vietnam, but the army has a secret project for reanimating dead people as near-perfect soldiers. Director:Roland Emmerich |
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Storyline
An elite team of soldiers has been used against terrorists where they use astounding physical capabilities to overcome them. Victoria, a reporter, follows them and discovers a part of their secret. When one of the team kills her cameraman she tries to escape. Luc, one of the soldiers begins to have flashbacks and turns sides and helps her as the remainder of the team follows to protect their secrets. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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The ultimate weapons of the future have just declared war... on each other. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic violence, and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 July 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Crystal Knights See more »Box Office
Budget:
$23,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$36,299,898 (USA)Company Credits
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Scott: Don't tell me what to do soldier! I give the orders around here, and you're gonna have to learn that! She's a fucking gook traitor! I gave you an order to kill her, and now you must fulfill that order private!
Luc: Sarge. The war is over.
Scott: Not for me! Not for her! And not for YOU!
[they begin fighting]
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Andrew Davis was attached to direct the picture based on a different screenplay. The budget being too high and creative differences arising, Carolco hired Roland Emmerich, fresh from his low budget feature Moon 44 and a canceled Sylvester Stallone vehicle "Isobar", to deliver a new screenplay and direct the film. See more »Goofs
Luc's hair during the showdown with Scott. See more »Quotes
Luc: Sarge, you want me? I am here. Let the girl go!Scott: Don't tell me what to do soldier! I give the orders around here, and you're gonna have to learn that! She's a fucking gook traitor! I gave you an order to kill her, and now you must fulfill that order private!
Luc: Sarge. The war is over.
Scott: Not for me! Not for her! And not for YOU!
[they begin fighting]
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I just wanna say that I have a real soft spot for the 80's action heroes that I watched relentlessly when I was growing up. Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Seagal and yes, to some extent, Van Damme. The Muscles from Brussels was always my least favourite but I usually checked out his films. I don't think any of them are REALLY good but I've always liked this one very much. Sure, it's pretty dumb for the most part but it has a distinct advantage over most of his films; IT'S ALSO GOT DOLPH LUNDGREN. Now, I just remember him so vividly in Rocky 4, and being as young as I was when I first saw it; I remember cheering him on, and being immensely sad when he lost.
Universal Soldier has a good opener, introducing Van Damme and Lundgren as Vietnam soldiers (Lundgren a total nut and Van Damme a good soldier) who wind up killing each other. Decades later, they end up becoming part of a zombie ultra military squad who are controlled by the government. But they snap out of it, come to life and go head to head once more, since they have some unfinished business.
Now, the story is no Oscar winner, but it's fairly original and sets the motion for some great action sequences and a very entertaining good vs. evil battle between Lundgren and Van Damme. If only the Ally Walker character could have been made a bit more tolerable (and less a cliché) we'd nearly have a total winner.
All in all, the action scenes are great, Lundgren is terrific, obviously having a field day playing his role and Van Damme is alright, but then again, he's never been great.
Universal Soldier is Van Damme's best film and quite easily recommended for action fans.