What do you really expect from a chick like Pamela Anderson..? That she´s performing character roles Meryl Streep is normally meant to play?!? In this film you get her usual qualities in a sufficient amount: Pam is pretty, Pam is sexy and she´s joking in a self-ironic humor for the whole film. So what do you want more?!? The opening sequence is great and Udo Kier, one of the most culty German actors next to the deceased Klaus Kinski is also in! Of course, if you expect a great film you certainly will be disappointed: the set decoration is pretty cheap and the plot is stolen from "Casablanca". Nevertheless "Barb Wire" is very entertaining and should be regarded as funny action trash with an attractive main actress - nothing more, nothing less! Just be glad that David Hasselhoff is not in!!! (6/10)
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A distopic remake of 'Casablanca' with Pamela Anderson: surprisingly, it is not bad
guisreis12 September 2014
Although based in comic book series, the "Barb Wire" movie intends to be a remake o classical "Casablanca". It keeps the core elements of the 40's film, but adapts it to a distopic sci-fi action futuristic movie. Pamela Anderson plays Barb, a role similar to Bogart's Rick. The gender of the love affair from the past and of the third part of the love triangle have also been changed. The fictional town of Steel Harbor in the United States replaces Casablanca and the story is held during a futuristic Second Civil War rather than in the beginning of World War II. Both protagonists own a bar/nightclub, but Barb Wire is also a bounty huntress. As this remake is a sci-fi film, special contact lenses that cheat retinal scans substitute the letters of transit kept with Rick. As predictable, acting is worse in this remake, which has much more action. Off course "Casablanca" is much better, but surprisingly "Barb Wire" is not bad, in spite of the bad critics it has received.
"Have you ever heard of overkill?"
The_Movie_Cat28 June 2000
Picture this: a Pamela Anderson science fiction double bill on television. I mean, you'd just HAVE to watch it, wouldn't you? Just to see how bad it was.
1995's Naked Souls kept making me look for the "TV Movie" credit that wasn't there. A cheap and exploitative "erotic thriller" where Pammie exposes her left breast within the first three minutes of the movie. Anderson is an artist, specialising in plaster-casting nude women, rubbing mixture over their breasts while they proclaim "it feels kinda sexy". Her boyfriend, decently played by Brian Krause, is studying brain wave patterns and accidentally crosses his own with that of a serial killer. It's all very silly and derivative, also involving a Faustian pact with a mysterious benefactor. What disturbs is that all the victims of the killer are nude women I mean, who gets into a swimming pool naked? meaning the film uses sexual violence as titillation. Dean Stockwell, in a minor role, is wasted in stuff like this.
If Anderson's role in the predictable Naked Souls was peripheral (and also completely irrelevant to the plot), then Barb Wire sees her take over the screen. Released the following year, this saw the now Pamela Anderson Lee as the titular character, a Barbarella of the 90s. Of course she can't act she only manages one expression throughout the whole two hours but her assured performance is wonderful here. While it's easy to lump both these films together as trash entertainment, Barb Wire is so much more than that. A vibrant, witty and well-directed cartoon for the screen, its constant energy is a delight. What really appeals is in seeing the sheer amount of cinema pastiches the film rigs up. Batman, Never Say Never Again and even The A-Team are all parodied. But most significantly, it shares multiple plot similarities with Casablanca, and I honestly suspect that this was intentional. Or would its 2017 planes really be so old-fashioned? Barb is a neutral bar owner during a war by day (ring a bell?) a vixen for hire by night. The landscape she occupies is an excitingly neon world of legalised prostitution, engineered diseases and sophisticated contact lenses.
Maybe the opening moments Anderson Lee exposing her bare nipples while water washes over them to a baying crowd are tacky and unnecessary. The scenes that follow also contain a torture sequence that is not only misguided in its attempt to arouse but also transparent in its purpose for expository dialogue. Yet beyond those first few scenes we have an action movie that contains above-average scripting for the genre, and some fun moments. It's amusing to try and guess whether Pam knew she was being kitsch or whether she genuinely believed she was giving a good performance. But whatever the answer, it still gets a laugh when a rowdy customer finds his genitals in the mouth of her rabid Rottweiler. "Sit", she tells the dog, much to the drunk's displeasure. "Now, you don't want to see her roll over, do you?"
All the criticisms that can be made against this film that it's badly acted, appallingly scripted, dumb and sexist (even though none of them are 100% true anyway) can be disputed by the fact that it's SUPPOSED to be badly acted, appallingly scripted, dumb and sexist. This is a film that never pretends to be anything other than a pumped-up, camp and downright silly movie. What's more, it succeeds in being more entertaining and convincing than many of the "straight" versions of the same format, with particular note drawn to it's fight scenes. They may be excessive and lack maturity, but they're shot beautifully and are fun to watch. I'm not a huge fan of action pictures, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. If you want a film that possesses depth and integrity, then see something else. If you want a lovably stupid movie, with Pamela Anderson sticking out her little finger as she burns rubber on a motorbike, then watch this. Tremendous fun.
1995's Naked Souls kept making me look for the "TV Movie" credit that wasn't there. A cheap and exploitative "erotic thriller" where Pammie exposes her left breast within the first three minutes of the movie. Anderson is an artist, specialising in plaster-casting nude women, rubbing mixture over their breasts while they proclaim "it feels kinda sexy". Her boyfriend, decently played by Brian Krause, is studying brain wave patterns and accidentally crosses his own with that of a serial killer. It's all very silly and derivative, also involving a Faustian pact with a mysterious benefactor. What disturbs is that all the victims of the killer are nude women I mean, who gets into a swimming pool naked? meaning the film uses sexual violence as titillation. Dean Stockwell, in a minor role, is wasted in stuff like this.
If Anderson's role in the predictable Naked Souls was peripheral (and also completely irrelevant to the plot), then Barb Wire sees her take over the screen. Released the following year, this saw the now Pamela Anderson Lee as the titular character, a Barbarella of the 90s. Of course she can't act she only manages one expression throughout the whole two hours but her assured performance is wonderful here. While it's easy to lump both these films together as trash entertainment, Barb Wire is so much more than that. A vibrant, witty and well-directed cartoon for the screen, its constant energy is a delight. What really appeals is in seeing the sheer amount of cinema pastiches the film rigs up. Batman, Never Say Never Again and even The A-Team are all parodied. But most significantly, it shares multiple plot similarities with Casablanca, and I honestly suspect that this was intentional. Or would its 2017 planes really be so old-fashioned? Barb is a neutral bar owner during a war by day (ring a bell?) a vixen for hire by night. The landscape she occupies is an excitingly neon world of legalised prostitution, engineered diseases and sophisticated contact lenses.
Maybe the opening moments Anderson Lee exposing her bare nipples while water washes over them to a baying crowd are tacky and unnecessary. The scenes that follow also contain a torture sequence that is not only misguided in its attempt to arouse but also transparent in its purpose for expository dialogue. Yet beyond those first few scenes we have an action movie that contains above-average scripting for the genre, and some fun moments. It's amusing to try and guess whether Pam knew she was being kitsch or whether she genuinely believed she was giving a good performance. But whatever the answer, it still gets a laugh when a rowdy customer finds his genitals in the mouth of her rabid Rottweiler. "Sit", she tells the dog, much to the drunk's displeasure. "Now, you don't want to see her roll over, do you?"
All the criticisms that can be made against this film that it's badly acted, appallingly scripted, dumb and sexist (even though none of them are 100% true anyway) can be disputed by the fact that it's SUPPOSED to be badly acted, appallingly scripted, dumb and sexist. This is a film that never pretends to be anything other than a pumped-up, camp and downright silly movie. What's more, it succeeds in being more entertaining and convincing than many of the "straight" versions of the same format, with particular note drawn to it's fight scenes. They may be excessive and lack maturity, but they're shot beautifully and are fun to watch. I'm not a huge fan of action pictures, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. If you want a film that possesses depth and integrity, then see something else. If you want a lovably stupid movie, with Pamela Anderson sticking out her little finger as she burns rubber on a motorbike, then watch this. Tremendous fun.
A fair time-killer.
gridoon9 August 2001
"Barb Wire" was pretty transparently designed as a showcase for both Pamela Anderson's body (too "artificial" for my taste) and her newly-acquired martial arts skills (which, I must say, are quite remarkable). Other than that, it has nothing new to offer to the sci-fi/comic-book adventure genre, although it has a few (too few!) well-executed action sequences and a more professional look than thematically similar crap like "The Demolitionist". (**)
Pam's got nice breasts.....and that's the end of the film
bob the moo21 July 2002
Barb runs a bar and is also a mercenary out for herself in the civil war. However when her ex-boyfriend Axel comes to se her she takes a job helping a scientist get across the country to expose a government cover up. However will she remain a mercenary or will she pick sides?
When people are famous for being naked that's pretty much what they should stay doing. Do we want porn actresses doing serious Hollywood roles? No let them stick to what they know. I'm not calling Anderson a porno star but lets be honest, she famous for having great breasts right? So how can we harness this star power? Lets put her in tight clothes in a futuristic remake of Casablanca!
The plot is a sheer rip off and still manages to be poor. It is only an excuse for tight clothes and silly big explosions. As a dumb Saturday night special it still barely cuts it for me, although it is noisy, if that's all you want.....
Anderson isn't an actress if it wasn't for a good publicity agent and a boob-job, she wouldn't even be offered the roles that Shannon Tweed gets! She doesn't convince as an actress as she can't get above the range required by Baywatch look scared, look happy, look sad, look determined, oh and poke out your boobs! The rest of the cast have nothing to do and it's a shame to see reliable bit part players like Howard and Xander Berkley appearing in this.
Overall it has some pretty explosions but really this is like a Playboy video it's all designed for the purpose of capitalising on Anderson's body.......why should we be surprised that it does nothing else.
When people are famous for being naked that's pretty much what they should stay doing. Do we want porn actresses doing serious Hollywood roles? No let them stick to what they know. I'm not calling Anderson a porno star but lets be honest, she famous for having great breasts right? So how can we harness this star power? Lets put her in tight clothes in a futuristic remake of Casablanca!
The plot is a sheer rip off and still manages to be poor. It is only an excuse for tight clothes and silly big explosions. As a dumb Saturday night special it still barely cuts it for me, although it is noisy, if that's all you want.....
Anderson isn't an actress if it wasn't for a good publicity agent and a boob-job, she wouldn't even be offered the roles that Shannon Tweed gets! She doesn't convince as an actress as she can't get above the range required by Baywatch look scared, look happy, look sad, look determined, oh and poke out your boobs! The rest of the cast have nothing to do and it's a shame to see reliable bit part players like Howard and Xander Berkley appearing in this.
Overall it has some pretty explosions but really this is like a Playboy video it's all designed for the purpose of capitalising on Anderson's body.......why should we be surprised that it does nothing else.
Wham! Bam! Thank you Pam!
Red-Barracuda3 September 2010
To be perfectly honest with you, my appreciation of this movie is almost solely based on Pamela Anderson's breasts. I'm not going to waste your time and claim anything else. Take Pammy out of 'Barb Wire' and you are left with something highly mediocre. The story, action and other characters are simply by-the-numbers and I really cannot be bothered discussing them. It's Pamela's film pure and simple.
It wouldn't be over-stating it to say that I thought the opening credit sequence was quite good. Pamela in tight black leather, half out of her top being soaked by a hose? I would say there's four good ideas in there, all in one. Unfortunately, this is where the film peaks and we are only two minutes in. Sadly, a story kicks in at this point and spoils things. But seriously Ms Anderson is perfect for this flick. Her pneumatic figure couldn't be any better for the role she's playing. She is quite ridiculously sexy throughout the entire picture and the film frankly flags when she is not on screen. She is more than serviceable in this action role too. It's worth pointing out here that I am a big Russ Meyer fan and, therefore, it's perhaps no surprise that I have a huge weakness for dangerous, sexy, buxom women. The biggest compliment I can pay Pammy, therefore, is that on this showing she would not have looked out of place as one of the lead bad girls in 'Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' High praise but quite frankly true.
The only criticism I can level at Pamela here is she doesn't get naked enough.
It wouldn't be over-stating it to say that I thought the opening credit sequence was quite good. Pamela in tight black leather, half out of her top being soaked by a hose? I would say there's four good ideas in there, all in one. Unfortunately, this is where the film peaks and we are only two minutes in. Sadly, a story kicks in at this point and spoils things. But seriously Ms Anderson is perfect for this flick. Her pneumatic figure couldn't be any better for the role she's playing. She is quite ridiculously sexy throughout the entire picture and the film frankly flags when she is not on screen. She is more than serviceable in this action role too. It's worth pointing out here that I am a big Russ Meyer fan and, therefore, it's perhaps no surprise that I have a huge weakness for dangerous, sexy, buxom women. The biggest compliment I can pay Pammy, therefore, is that on this showing she would not have looked out of place as one of the lead bad girls in 'Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' High praise but quite frankly true.
The only criticism I can level at Pamela here is she doesn't get naked enough.
don't call her babe!
johnc21413 April 2009
OK the critics dismissed this,and many call this a cheesy bad movie,all the Pamela Anderson haters,but me i thought barb wire rocked. its a good action movie,i think Roger Corman would envy,and yes Pam Anderson does look like a busty Barbie doll.she looks great.her acting is'nt great but who cares.its an action film.that follows the plot of Casablanca,believe it or not.Pam plays a variation of the Bogie character.Canadian actor Steve Railsback plays a Nazi type officer who runs around shooting people along with his Nazi like henchmen.i saw this originally in 1996 and did'nt really like it that much,i had re watched it recently and changed my mind.i know barb wire is mentioned on all these bad movie lists but its really pretty good.not a classic but a good action movie nonetheless.props to Pam Anderson playing a real kick butt heroine.7 out of 1o,just don't call her babe.
A thoroughly entertaining movie
TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews24 October 2003
I know a lot of people hate this, but I personally think they're missing the point; It's not supposed to be taken seriously, it's just for fun. I almost rolled around on the floor laughing at times, due to the sheer stupidity of several scenes. It's so bad that it's good. It's so 'B-movie-like' that you can't possibly take it serious. A lot of people are saying the story is a rip-off of Casablanca. I don't know if that's true, since I haven't seen Casablanca, but I'll take your word for it. I didn't expect it to be an original story. In fact, I didn't expect more of the movie than to see Pamela Anderson naked. That was the primary reason I bought it, no reason to deny that. But the movie was just so entertaining, in every scene there was something so ridiculous that you couldn't help laughing at it. And that's the point. Don't sit down and analyze this movie, save that for intelligent movies. I knew from the very first scene, that this wasn't going to be intelligent, or great, or whatever. But it was fun to watch, and it does have a plot, and scenes that go together to create a meaning, which is more than what could be said about several new movies(Scary movie 2, just to name one). I didn't, for one single scene, find it to be boring, slow or just the least bit intelligent. And that's exactly what it was made to be. Entertainment. Nothing more.
As an added bonus, it has some great parodies on Bond and Batman movies. You should definitely watch it, if you're into B movies(normally I'm not, but this was just too good to miss.) 7/10
As an added bonus, it has some great parodies on Bond and Batman movies. You should definitely watch it, if you're into B movies(normally I'm not, but this was just too good to miss.) 7/10
Let's face it, if you're looking for depth and a meaning, you've put the wrong movie in your machine
Smells_Like_Cheese6 December 2010
Warning: Spoilers
There are some films that are bad, infamous bad and Barb Wire is one of those I have heard about. Some bad films are trashy but can be a bit fun, like Showgirls and some can just be wrong like Striptease. Barb Wire is a film I guess in some way I'm kind of undecided on, it has the making for just a bad movie with Pamela's bad acting but has the action scenes and cheesy lines that make it fun as well. This movie is a retelling of Cassablanca and isn't so quick to hide that fact, so I guess this is the exotic remake. Pam Anderson is a sexy female lead and isn't that hard to believe that at times she can be tough, she does wear that leather well I have to admit, but some of the way she delivers the lines was a little too Shaquil O'Neil, I think if you're going to do a movie like this, you might as well go over the top, go a little James Woods, it's all good. But we need a fun action film with the lead being female, just sad that this is a bad film that got overlooked.
Set in 2017 during the "Second American Civil War", Barb Wire owns the Hammerhead, a nightclub in Steel Harbor "the last free city" in a United States ravaged by the civil war and she brings in extra cash by hiring out as a mercenary and bounty hunter. Her club is raided by Chief of Police Willis, who is looking for the fugitive Dr. Corrina "Cora" Devonshire. Devonshire, a former government scientist, has information about a bioweapon being developed by her former superior, Colonel Pryzer of the Congressional Directorate; she is trying to escape to Canada in order to make this information public. Meanwhile, Devonshire has turned up at the Hammerhead. She is accompanied by Axel Hood, a "freedom fighter" whom Barb had known at the outbreak of the war, but the two were separated soon afterward. Axel is now married to Cora, and is trying to help her get to Canada. They are trying to find a contraband pair of contact lenses which will allow Cora to evade the retinal scan at the Steel Harbor airport. The lenses pass through the hands of several lowlifes before also ending up at Barb's nightclub.
Barb Wire really wasn't as bad as I was expecting, even though it's just a remake of a classic romantic movie, it does have some cool moments. I loved some of the action scenes, the fight on the fork lift was a lot of fun to watch and since the movie doesn't take itself too seriously, it's all good and makes the fight scenes that more exciting. I guess I could say that I enjoyed the movie a little bit, I suppose it's a new guilty pleasure. Pam Anderson may be an awful actress, but it's not like I was looking for an Oscar worth movie when I decided to watch it. But I have a feeling that the director has some serious sexual issues considering some of the strange erotic torture devices used in the film are a bit much, maybe I don't want to know. If you have an open mind and are looking for a good bad film, I think you'll get a kick out Barb Wire. However just think if you're looking for an actual action film with good acting, just look at the cover, enough said.
5/10
Set in 2017 during the "Second American Civil War", Barb Wire owns the Hammerhead, a nightclub in Steel Harbor "the last free city" in a United States ravaged by the civil war and she brings in extra cash by hiring out as a mercenary and bounty hunter. Her club is raided by Chief of Police Willis, who is looking for the fugitive Dr. Corrina "Cora" Devonshire. Devonshire, a former government scientist, has information about a bioweapon being developed by her former superior, Colonel Pryzer of the Congressional Directorate; she is trying to escape to Canada in order to make this information public. Meanwhile, Devonshire has turned up at the Hammerhead. She is accompanied by Axel Hood, a "freedom fighter" whom Barb had known at the outbreak of the war, but the two were separated soon afterward. Axel is now married to Cora, and is trying to help her get to Canada. They are trying to find a contraband pair of contact lenses which will allow Cora to evade the retinal scan at the Steel Harbor airport. The lenses pass through the hands of several lowlifes before also ending up at Barb's nightclub.
Barb Wire really wasn't as bad as I was expecting, even though it's just a remake of a classic romantic movie, it does have some cool moments. I loved some of the action scenes, the fight on the fork lift was a lot of fun to watch and since the movie doesn't take itself too seriously, it's all good and makes the fight scenes that more exciting. I guess I could say that I enjoyed the movie a little bit, I suppose it's a new guilty pleasure. Pam Anderson may be an awful actress, but it's not like I was looking for an Oscar worth movie when I decided to watch it. But I have a feeling that the director has some serious sexual issues considering some of the strange erotic torture devices used in the film are a bit much, maybe I don't want to know. If you have an open mind and are looking for a good bad film, I think you'll get a kick out Barb Wire. However just think if you're looking for an actual action film with good acting, just look at the cover, enough said.
5/10
So much fun. A real Female superhero
midnightcub2 November 2021
Yes you read that right. Nine!! Oh it's B-grade. Cheesy. And so much fun. It's more than the 3 stars some give it. Pamela does MUCH more than show some cleavage. She even does many of her own stunts. Back when stunts were dangerous too. You can do FAR worse than this film. Especially lately.
Feed her after midnight, get her wet, but, whatever you do, don't call her "Babe"!
chrisbrown645320 July 2001
Pamela Anderson Lee will certainly never be mistaken for a talking pig, especially in the outfits she gets to wear in Barb Wire. Pamela has cascading blonde hair down to there, acres of cleavage and plenty of clingy leather getups cut up to here. If you get distracted and call Ms. Wire the dreaded "B" word, you may find yourself dealing with her nasty-tempered Rottweiler, Camille, a sidekick with bite. This highly anticipated comic-book action/adventure, starring the pinup star of Baywatch, lasted only a short time in theaters before going bust, so to speak. I'm sure the backers couldn't care less, as their investment was made back in advance by tremendous worldwide sales. Barb Wire was sold on the star's face and form long before there was a story concept or anything resembling a script. Good thing, too. Yes, the futuristic plot does bear some parallels to Casablanca, but the family resemblance is strictly skin-deep. Barb is a nightclub owner who helps an old flame, now a freedom fighter, and his wife escape from a corrupt police official and some neo-Nazi types. Of all the gin joints in the world, Axel had to walk into Barb's. Barb has just been hosed down while performing a torrid dance onstage and is feeling, well, charitable. The movie gets off to a pretty good start, with tongue well in cheek, but grows wearisome when it forgets to laugh at itself. The explosions, shoot-outs and chases are eventually numbing. Must say, however, I did love the death-by-spike-heel scene which comes early on. Steve Railsback, as the head meanie, Colonel Pryzer, comes across as Tommy Lee Jones-lite. Ms. Anderson Lee, as Barb the Buxom, is game, however, firing oversized weapons and kicking fanny without mussing her makeup. Too bad they couldn't afford some better wigs for her stunt doubles.
Proper expectations
Hamstur4 January 1999
While Barb Wire isn't an Academy style good movie, it succeeds wonderfully at what it is: a comic book translated to film. It's over-acted and over-the-top, but it's supposed to be. It's great eye candy and lots of fun to watch. I think Pamela Anderson did a great job being a two-dimensional comic book hero - think Clint Eastwood spaghetti western with tight leather. Keep in mind what the film is trying to be and you'll have a great time.
Fortunately, it is not this easy...
Enchorde13 March 2004
Wow. Now this is not good. However, the movie sets its level right away, by having a stripping, dancing wet Barb (Anderson) already in the introduction of the movie. So, there you have what this movie is all about. Sure you get some violence, explosions and bad costumes as a bonus. Clearly, there is no relevant story in the movie, all revolves around (Barb) to show her off in different ways. The mentioned costumes are almost offending to the audience. Whoever responsible for them clearly did not work very hard. Barb competes with herself to wear some leather-thing that shows off as much as possible, but actually must be considered well dressed as compared to other ladies. The villains wear something that bear a striking resemblance to nazi-uniforms. Well sure, we know who's the bad guys, thank you. And some other people wear broken calculators and other piece of machinery that you'll find in a scrap-heap as hats, and are automatically dressed up like guys from the future. If it was this easy to make a good movie, I could have made it myself. Fortunately it is not, and Barb Wire is not a good movie.
But, and this is a mysterious but, I actually didn't get bored out of my mind and switched off. The movie actually, in some way, had some small piece of entertainment value throughout that made me stay. And that something, whatever it was, is what ultimately saves the movie from being complete junk.
So, if you have absolutely nothing else to do, you may want to watch this one, once. You may get some ideas how to (or not to) dress for the next masquerade.
3/10
But, and this is a mysterious but, I actually didn't get bored out of my mind and switched off. The movie actually, in some way, had some small piece of entertainment value throughout that made me stay. And that something, whatever it was, is what ultimately saves the movie from being complete junk.
So, if you have absolutely nothing else to do, you may want to watch this one, once. You may get some ideas how to (or not to) dress for the next masquerade.
3/10
I would have loved this if I saw it when it first came out.
Matt_Layden8 May 2010
A sort of remake of Casablanca set in the future and in a strip club? Pam Anderson is Barb Wire and she must help someone get on a plane to Canada, with contact lenses. Whatever else the plot is, do people really care?
This film was made, marketing and watched because of one thing and one thing only, Pamela Anderson. This was her naked sci/fi Hollywood film, the opening of the movie shows her stripping, showing her breasts and getting hit with water. Ooooh, so sexy. This was probably the one scene many kids watched over and over. The film itself is regarded as one of those, it's so bad it's good. I can totally see that and once I got pass Anderson's wooden acting, I actually enjoyed myself. Guilty as charged.
I said I would have loved this when it first came out. I say that because I was around 10 years old and a film like this, that is drenched in so called "sexiness" would have been imprinted on my mind. Seeing it for the first time in full when I'm 22, went to film school and have been on the internet since I was whatever age, the film doesn't strike me as sexy. Anderson does look good though and seeing her prance around in tight leather doesn't hurt either. Much better than what Halle Berry tried to do with Catwoman.
Anderson became famous for her breasts and that was the focus of the film. Every other shot is of her massive cleavage. Am I complaining? Not really. But we have porno for that, the catch is that Anderson is someone "somewhat" famous. There is a special feature on the DVD called SEXY OUTTAKES. This is ten minutes long and it is of her stripping with the water. Basically the entire opening, but for ten minutes.
Jango Fett from the Star Wars prequels is in this film, I found myself saying "Hey it's that guy" a lot every time a character came on screen. The film is campy, what else do I need to say? The acting is campy, the script is god-awful and taken from Casablanca, the nudity isn't even that good. I expected more, the film feels like a tease.
Barb Wire is like Showgirls. Made to appeal to the perverted crowd, only this one has explosions. I'm giving this one a high rating, for it's campiness feel. It's trash, but golden trash.
This film was made, marketing and watched because of one thing and one thing only, Pamela Anderson. This was her naked sci/fi Hollywood film, the opening of the movie shows her stripping, showing her breasts and getting hit with water. Ooooh, so sexy. This was probably the one scene many kids watched over and over. The film itself is regarded as one of those, it's so bad it's good. I can totally see that and once I got pass Anderson's wooden acting, I actually enjoyed myself. Guilty as charged.
I said I would have loved this when it first came out. I say that because I was around 10 years old and a film like this, that is drenched in so called "sexiness" would have been imprinted on my mind. Seeing it for the first time in full when I'm 22, went to film school and have been on the internet since I was whatever age, the film doesn't strike me as sexy. Anderson does look good though and seeing her prance around in tight leather doesn't hurt either. Much better than what Halle Berry tried to do with Catwoman.
Anderson became famous for her breasts and that was the focus of the film. Every other shot is of her massive cleavage. Am I complaining? Not really. But we have porno for that, the catch is that Anderson is someone "somewhat" famous. There is a special feature on the DVD called SEXY OUTTAKES. This is ten minutes long and it is of her stripping with the water. Basically the entire opening, but for ten minutes.
Jango Fett from the Star Wars prequels is in this film, I found myself saying "Hey it's that guy" a lot every time a character came on screen. The film is campy, what else do I need to say? The acting is campy, the script is god-awful and taken from Casablanca, the nudity isn't even that good. I expected more, the film feels like a tease.
Barb Wire is like Showgirls. Made to appeal to the perverted crowd, only this one has explosions. I'm giving this one a high rating, for it's campiness feel. It's trash, but golden trash.
Terrible...but it isn't like the filmmakers were trying to make high art!
planktonrules30 May 2019
I have a weird obsession....to see every film on IMDB's infamous Bottom 100 List. "Barb Wire" is currently #44....and my 94th film on this list! However, after seeing it, I am not sure that it really deserves to be on the list. Sure, Pamela Anderson got the Razzie Award for her performance and it is a dopey film...but unlike most of the films on the list it was never intended to be a good movie. It simply was made as an excuse to dress (and undress) Anderson in very revealing clothes! It's not what anyone would consider a masterpiece, not was it ever intended as one....just a film to show as much of the lady as she was willing to show. And, in places (such as the opening credits) you see a lot.
"Barb Wire" is based on a comic book by Dark Horse, a company known for characters such as The Mask, Hellboy and comics like "Sin City". Again....none of these characters or films were ever intended to be carried by the Criterion Collection nor to be up for Academy Awards!
In this story, Anderson plays the title character, a combination stripper, hooker and assassin. And it's all set in a dystopian and dark world...of the USA in 2017! She strips, turns tricks and leaves bodies where ever she goes! She also, interestingly, sounds like she's doing a Steven Segal impersonation in the film...softly mumbling most of her lines. Bad enough for a Razzie? I wouldn't say so...but it's not like I'm in charge of giving out these infamous awards!
You can probably assume that I thought the film was pretty dumb....and you'd be right. But it's exactly what many folks wanted in 1996...a chance to see Anderson at least semi-naked. It delivers this....along with a dark, silly and not especially enjoyable story.
If you actually JUST want to see Ms. Anderson's body, skip to the special features on the disc and select 'SEXY OUTTAKES'....then you can skip the silly movie entirely and just see what most folks who watch the DVD really want anyway.
By the way, the opening song was "Word Up"....an extremely catchy R&B/hiphop song by Cameo. But, oddly, some other folks perform it...and it's not nearly as good as the original. I wonder why they didn't just pay for the rights to the original....I can't imagine it would have been THAT expensive.
"Barb Wire" is based on a comic book by Dark Horse, a company known for characters such as The Mask, Hellboy and comics like "Sin City". Again....none of these characters or films were ever intended to be carried by the Criterion Collection nor to be up for Academy Awards!
In this story, Anderson plays the title character, a combination stripper, hooker and assassin. And it's all set in a dystopian and dark world...of the USA in 2017! She strips, turns tricks and leaves bodies where ever she goes! She also, interestingly, sounds like she's doing a Steven Segal impersonation in the film...softly mumbling most of her lines. Bad enough for a Razzie? I wouldn't say so...but it's not like I'm in charge of giving out these infamous awards!
You can probably assume that I thought the film was pretty dumb....and you'd be right. But it's exactly what many folks wanted in 1996...a chance to see Anderson at least semi-naked. It delivers this....along with a dark, silly and not especially enjoyable story.
If you actually JUST want to see Ms. Anderson's body, skip to the special features on the disc and select 'SEXY OUTTAKES'....then you can skip the silly movie entirely and just see what most folks who watch the DVD really want anyway.
By the way, the opening song was "Word Up"....an extremely catchy R&B/hiphop song by Cameo. But, oddly, some other folks perform it...and it's not nearly as good as the original. I wonder why they didn't just pay for the rights to the original....I can't imagine it would have been THAT expensive.
Not great, but a lot of fun.
Kevin-11-221 February 1999
I'm a fan of the comic book series, Barb Wire (or was, until its cancellation). And I'm afraid I have mixed feelings about the movie. It certainly isn't true to the comic. Barb isn't a tough as nails, but guided by her morals woman. She's a cold blooded killer for hire, in this one. Still, it's difficult not to like Pam Anderson's role, if only because of her being sexy. There is a touch of humor in her campy portrayal. It's not spectacular acting, but it's fun. Pamela also resembles the comic book Barb to an uncanny degree, and the supporting cast is wonderfully cartoony. The story isn't well written, but it gives the cute one liners ("Don't... call me babe"), and action sequences, which are all fun to watch. I realize that it isn't high art, but this movie just has a level of silliness and seriousness that's hard not to like. The music, story, and dialogue all give the movie its cheesiness, and in some way, it's made to be entertaining.
Pam is extremely sexy in this movie, and great to watch. She has a scowl all the time, and is dressed to kill in low cut, tight outfits. Sadly, we don't get that much nudity (which alone could have carried the movie). The scenes where there is some, it's pretty clear, and we get a good look at Pamela's incredible body, and the atmosphere and her poses are always very sexy. But there isn't enough of this. It's a fun blend of action, silly dialogue, nudity, and... well Pamela Anderson. Go rent it. It's not a great movie, but it's not a terrible one, and one that's a heck of a good time. NOTE: I suggest the unrated version. It contains more nudity (there isn't that much to begin with) and a ten minutes of footage at the end with Pamela nude in a bathtub, which is really great.
Pam is extremely sexy in this movie, and great to watch. She has a scowl all the time, and is dressed to kill in low cut, tight outfits. Sadly, we don't get that much nudity (which alone could have carried the movie). The scenes where there is some, it's pretty clear, and we get a good look at Pamela's incredible body, and the atmosphere and her poses are always very sexy. But there isn't enough of this. It's a fun blend of action, silly dialogue, nudity, and... well Pamela Anderson. Go rent it. It's not a great movie, but it's not a terrible one, and one that's a heck of a good time. NOTE: I suggest the unrated version. It contains more nudity (there isn't that much to begin with) and a ten minutes of footage at the end with Pamela nude in a bathtub, which is really great.
Silicone Camp DeLuxe!
Coventry23 March 2008
What's the matter? People don't have a sense of humorous camp anymore? I don't understand why "Barb Wire" is generally regarded as one of the world's worst movies ever made, whereas it's honestly not any worse than the vast majority of cheesy and violent post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi flicks from the late 70's/early 80's. Well, perhaps it's slightly worse than those, but at least the defects are widely compensated by the totally unpretentious atmosphere and the light-headed approach of everyone involved in the production, including Pam Anderson herself. Nobody who cooperated on "Barb Wire" seemed to take the film overly serious, so why should we? In fact, the concept is even quite unique and courageous! Who would ever dare to do a futuristic remake of "Casablanca" and replace the talented Humphrey Bogart with a busty blond bimbo, the cherubic Ingrid Bergman with a beefcake Maori rebel warrior and the legendary Rick's Café with a sleazy bar called The Hammerhead? It's a trashy, campy, sleazy, grotesque and incredibly flamboyant Sci-Fi story timed in the year 2017, in a society spoiled by the Second Civil War and a city dominated by mayhem, corruption and resistance. Barb Wire owns the successful bar, but makes even more money with her side jobs as rough bounty hunter and hired assassin. She leads a good life until her former resistance-lover shows up with a fugitive scientist who needs a special pair of contact lenses in order to flee to Canada. Barb always remained neutral in political matters (following her example Rick in "Casablanca"), but it looks as if she'll have to get involved now. "Barb Wire" may be bad, but at the same time it's fantastically entertaining, with horrible dialogs and one-liners ("Don't call me babe!"), hideous wasteland sets, explosive action sequences and extravagant costume designs. Mrs. Anderson herself continuously exhibits revealing leather outfits and sexy stilettos while her opponents the Congressionals harness Nazi-like uniforms. The relatively unknown director David Hogan even managed to gather an impressive selection of B-actors to fill up his supportive cast, like Steve Railsbeck, Xander Berkeley, Clint Howard and even Udo Kier. So, seriously, what's the problem here? "Barb Wire" surely isn't as worthless as it looks or everyone claims it is. Try to interpret it as a throwback to traditional post-apocalyptic cinema mixed with excessively violent modern day comic book adaptations and you'll definitely find some enjoyment.
I am so glad this movie was made!
sethn17217 February 2006
The guys who read this title will know what I'm talking about in this movie, "Barb Wire." Two words: Pamela Anderson. Yes, the same lady you might have seen on "Baywatch." With her, and the endless, numerous, totally exciting action scenes in "Barb Wire," this movie is the bomb! It's exciting! Breathless! Great! Makes even the shyest guy put a huge smile on his face! The next time you have a free night, then buy this DVD, get some snackage, and invite all the guys over to watch this movie! Seriously! Then afterwards, you can watch some football or basketball and watch some dancing action after that! (Hint, hint! ;-) ) An 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 action movie! Watch it today!
No one else!!!
kersus18 May 2005
Not many actors stumble on a role that seems designed just for them. Barb Wire wasn't, as it was based on a comic book series. Yet Pamela Anderson was perfect for the role. I've never liked her in those ditzy roles as while she may not be the brightest girl on Earth, she just can't pull them off. She is far better in a serious (possibly pretend serious) role.
No one else could have fit the role so perfectly and she really did a great job. Sure people will mock her for being who she is, but if you are open before seeing the movie, she will surprise you.
This isn't all about showing off Pam's body (who's fake boobs are not anywhere near as nice as they were before she had them done) but is a decent comic book made into a dynamite film.
Pam needs more roles like this and should steer clear of the ditzy role she seems to prefer playing. She's made for this. I'd go see any sequels for this film.
An instant hit for anyone who likes the style of slightly corny comic book adaptations.
No one else could have fit the role so perfectly and she really did a great job. Sure people will mock her for being who she is, but if you are open before seeing the movie, she will surprise you.
This isn't all about showing off Pam's body (who's fake boobs are not anywhere near as nice as they were before she had them done) but is a decent comic book made into a dynamite film.
Pam needs more roles like this and should steer clear of the ditzy role she seems to prefer playing. She's made for this. I'd go see any sequels for this film.
An instant hit for anyone who likes the style of slightly corny comic book adaptations.
My girlfriend liked it just as much as I did
Fox in Socks11 September 2001
Cheese. The key to enjoying this movie is not take it seriously! Don't expect great art! It's based on a comic book, it's got guns and 'splosions and Pamela Anderson pre-reduction. Waddaya want, Ingmar Bergman? It entertained me, and I didn't have to use my brain once. I even bought a copy, it sits on the shelf between "Brief Encounter" and "Apocalypse Now". Its miles better than the dreadful "The Mummy" or the unspeakably bad "Independence Day".
Okay, have a review. The plot is a shameless rip-off of Casablanca and makes no effort to hide it. It made me laugh, has some great dialogue, and is never actually slow. It's OBVIOUS that the cast and crew had a brilliant time making it, and that really shows on screen. Steve Railsback is brilliant, as is the uniformly excellent Udo Kier.
And its got guns and 'splosions and Pam!
Okay, have a review. The plot is a shameless rip-off of Casablanca and makes no effort to hide it. It made me laugh, has some great dialogue, and is never actually slow. It's OBVIOUS that the cast and crew had a brilliant time making it, and that really shows on screen. Steve Railsback is brilliant, as is the uniformly excellent Udo Kier.
And its got guns and 'splosions and Pam!
Call Me Babe and you get a shoe in the head!
BrettC9 April 1999
Okay, yes this movie is a cheesey Casablanca rip-off and stars Pamela Anderson Lee and her two biggest assets. But give it a chance, and what you see is a great B movie that has some good action sequences and funny dialogue. For a movie to be camp it can't know it is bad, and this one thinks it is serious. You can see Pam trying to hold her own, and amazingly she does for the most part. I loved how she dipped down her voice, and delivered her lines earnestly. She was great! I think they need a sequel. Hell, I think she needs a series about this bounty hunter than her bodyguard service.
People don't get it
tereseatbiocybernaut5 March 2022
This show doesn't need to be any different than it is. The over the top craziness of the lines and the characters are more than enough entertainment for anyone. People who have critiqued this expecting a Bruce Willis type of action adventure just don't understand what this is about or where the entertainment factor lies in this show.
As far as action adventure goes, the stunts and the pace of the movie are great! It is full on fun and exciting. But it is not some macho style, take Barb Wire seriously as an action adventure. It actually is really cool and when people get over their judgement of Pamela Anderson and see the movie for what it is... light hearted entertainment... then they might enjoy it as much as I do. But then again, boobs seem to make men upset. They want to see boobs on someone that they think they can maybe imagine themselves with. And Barb Wire is not that woman. Her attitude doesn't lend itself to making men feel like they could rush in and save her.
As far as action adventure goes, the stunts and the pace of the movie are great! It is full on fun and exciting. But it is not some macho style, take Barb Wire seriously as an action adventure. It actually is really cool and when people get over their judgement of Pamela Anderson and see the movie for what it is... light hearted entertainment... then they might enjoy it as much as I do. But then again, boobs seem to make men upset. They want to see boobs on someone that they think they can maybe imagine themselves with. And Barb Wire is not that woman. Her attitude doesn't lend itself to making men feel like they could rush in and save her.
Just a good action movie
raidatlanta11 May 2021
Firstly, I give 8/10 in regards to action movies. What do you want in an action film? Actors who act like they own the place, a plot that holds together, explosions, fight scenes, and if you can get some sexy stuff, then that's a plus. This movie has all of this.
People say Pam doesn't act well in this? Do the same people give good grades to films with Steven Seagal or J. C. V. D? Let's be honest, I love Stalone and Schwarzennger, but we can't say Schwarzzy acts better in Terminator, Conan, or most of his movies.
The only reason why people criticized this film, and Pam's acting, is PURE SEXISM. People are willing to accept that Rambo can take on half the soviet army with only a bow and a handful of grenades in the afghan desert, but people aren't willing to accept that a gorgeous big breasted blonde would be able to tear them a new one, ride a motor cycle while shooting down 50 guys, and screw over the whole legal and criminal establishment.
I think this is the only reason why this movie has such a bad mark on here, and why it was so badly received. Pure sexism. In 1996, people were not willing to accept a woman as an action movie star.
By all means, I found it more fun to watch than Predator. Half of predator was just watching big muscle men crawling in the jungle, acting all tough. Here you have stuff happening. Could there have been more gunfights? Hell yes. Could there have been more Pam kicking ass? By all means yes - you can't have enough Pam kicking ass. Does the ending get to be a bit cliché? Yes.
I liked this movie more than the average action film, not just because I think Barb Wire is a great character, and Pam does her super well. I liked that this movie had ambiance. Filthy streets, crummy buildings; something between sci-fi and Film noir. Ambiance is very important for me when I watch a movie, and this one has it. Finally, YES, I did enjoy all the crude nudity, sexy lingerie, and so one - though I enjoyed all this while the movie set badass empowering female characters.
I think there is still time to make a series of these - I would gladly watch the next ones in the movie theatres.
People say Pam doesn't act well in this? Do the same people give good grades to films with Steven Seagal or J. C. V. D? Let's be honest, I love Stalone and Schwarzennger, but we can't say Schwarzzy acts better in Terminator, Conan, or most of his movies.
The only reason why people criticized this film, and Pam's acting, is PURE SEXISM. People are willing to accept that Rambo can take on half the soviet army with only a bow and a handful of grenades in the afghan desert, but people aren't willing to accept that a gorgeous big breasted blonde would be able to tear them a new one, ride a motor cycle while shooting down 50 guys, and screw over the whole legal and criminal establishment.
I think this is the only reason why this movie has such a bad mark on here, and why it was so badly received. Pure sexism. In 1996, people were not willing to accept a woman as an action movie star.
By all means, I found it more fun to watch than Predator. Half of predator was just watching big muscle men crawling in the jungle, acting all tough. Here you have stuff happening. Could there have been more gunfights? Hell yes. Could there have been more Pam kicking ass? By all means yes - you can't have enough Pam kicking ass. Does the ending get to be a bit cliché? Yes.
I liked this movie more than the average action film, not just because I think Barb Wire is a great character, and Pam does her super well. I liked that this movie had ambiance. Filthy streets, crummy buildings; something between sci-fi and Film noir. Ambiance is very important for me when I watch a movie, and this one has it. Finally, YES, I did enjoy all the crude nudity, sexy lingerie, and so one - though I enjoyed all this while the movie set badass empowering female characters.
I think there is still time to make a series of these - I would gladly watch the next ones in the movie theatres.
"That wasn't part of the deal big fatso!" The best opening sequence in cinematic history.
poolandrews9 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers
Barb Wire is set during the second American civil war in the year 2017, there is only one free city left in the whole of America & that's Steel Harbour. Bounty hunter & occasional gun for hire leather clad babe Barb Wire (Pamela Anderson) runs a nightclub called the Hammerhead & generally gets on the best she can, Barb decides to capture bail jumper William Krebs (Loren Rubin) & hand him over for the reward. At first all goes well & Barb ends up with $20,000, however it turns out that Krebs was a wanted man. Wanted by both the freedom fighting resistance because of a pair of contact lenses he had & wanted by the evil congressional directorate because of, well, a pair of contact lenses. These lenses are important as they let the wearer pass through any retina scanner & defected congressional scientist Dr. Corrina Devonshire (Victoria Rowell) needs them to board a plane to Canada so she can warn the world about a virus which the congressional are planning on using to wipe out all resistance to them... Barb is caught right in the middle & has to choose a side to work for.
Directed by David Hogan this sci-fi action adventure film was based a Dark Horse comic series of the same name & is a universally trashed film for reasons I personally can't quite figure out although people generally rubbish Pamela Anderson rather than the film itself which leads me to believe most have made their minds up before they see it or are just a tiny bit jealous. Before I go any further I have to say right now that Barb Wire has the best opening credit sequence of any film I've ever seen, period. The hot looking Pamela Anderson in a tight fitting leather dress dancing & being sprayed with water while exposing her breasts is just plain classy film-making. Anyway, the script by Chuck Pfarrer & Ilene Chaiken which could be described as a futuristic remake of Casablanca (1942) isn't anything I didn't expect from it, it's noisy, it has some violent action scenes, a few explosions, simplistic dialogue, a disturbing view of the future run by a Nazi uniform clad government & very one dimensional character's so what's the problem? Did Barb Wire ever promise it was going to be anything other than a futuristic sci-fi? Was it ever intended to be anything other than a fun B-Movie? Personally I think it delivers on some of it's potential but is missing something, the action scenes seem a little light & short, the first 30 odd minutes are great fast paced comic book action but it then loses it's way, some of the character's are just too lightweight & the mix of camp & seriousness isn't quite right. For all it's faults & it has some I liked it, there are bits & pieces here which I enjoyed a lot. It's a situation where I feel the sum of it's parts is less than what it should be.
I think a lot of the blame for Barb Wire has to go to director David Hogan, this was his first film after making a couple of music videos & it shows. The character's aren't fleshed out enough, the film is uneven, the action scenes could have been brilliant in a capable director's hands but Hogan is more interested in placing the camera at cool angles & forgets about putting on a spectacle for the audience. Apart from the gunfight between Barb & two cops & a fight on top of a crane the action scenes are not exciting, far too forgettable & way too short. A stronger more experienced director might have ironed these problems out & Barb Wire could have been a great piece of sci-fi action, I still like it but feel it's flawed. A special mention goes to Pamela Anderson who looks fantastic in this wearing a selection of fetishistic clothing, the long leather coat, the tight corset & thigh high boots she wears while catching Kreps is just god damned cool & sexy! Barb Wire is a frustrating film for me because there are things I like about it so much but other things which I hate, Pamela Anderson & her leather outfits is one thing that I love though.
Technically the film is aright, the daytime scenes all seem to have an orange sepia tone to them while the night scenes are very blue. The film has reasonable production values & a 40's period feel to the production design although the main locations seem to be a couple of old warehouses. There's actually not a bad cast here, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, Clint Howard, Victoria Rowell (I just couldn't stop thinking about Diagnosis Murder!), & Steve Railsback isn't a bad selection of actors at all. Pamela Anderson isn't great but she's alright & looks the business although Tamuera Morrison is truly awful in every scene he's in.
Barb Wire could have been great, I think an inexperienced director who hadn't directed a sci-fi or action film before hurt the film in the end. I'm by no means saying Barb Wire is any sort of classic but there are moments here that I really liked, Pamela Anderson just looks great in leather & it has the best opening credit sequence ever, I can't recommend it but it's a film I'll always stick up for when everyone else is trashing it.
Directed by David Hogan this sci-fi action adventure film was based a Dark Horse comic series of the same name & is a universally trashed film for reasons I personally can't quite figure out although people generally rubbish Pamela Anderson rather than the film itself which leads me to believe most have made their minds up before they see it or are just a tiny bit jealous. Before I go any further I have to say right now that Barb Wire has the best opening credit sequence of any film I've ever seen, period. The hot looking Pamela Anderson in a tight fitting leather dress dancing & being sprayed with water while exposing her breasts is just plain classy film-making. Anyway, the script by Chuck Pfarrer & Ilene Chaiken which could be described as a futuristic remake of Casablanca (1942) isn't anything I didn't expect from it, it's noisy, it has some violent action scenes, a few explosions, simplistic dialogue, a disturbing view of the future run by a Nazi uniform clad government & very one dimensional character's so what's the problem? Did Barb Wire ever promise it was going to be anything other than a futuristic sci-fi? Was it ever intended to be anything other than a fun B-Movie? Personally I think it delivers on some of it's potential but is missing something, the action scenes seem a little light & short, the first 30 odd minutes are great fast paced comic book action but it then loses it's way, some of the character's are just too lightweight & the mix of camp & seriousness isn't quite right. For all it's faults & it has some I liked it, there are bits & pieces here which I enjoyed a lot. It's a situation where I feel the sum of it's parts is less than what it should be.
I think a lot of the blame for Barb Wire has to go to director David Hogan, this was his first film after making a couple of music videos & it shows. The character's aren't fleshed out enough, the film is uneven, the action scenes could have been brilliant in a capable director's hands but Hogan is more interested in placing the camera at cool angles & forgets about putting on a spectacle for the audience. Apart from the gunfight between Barb & two cops & a fight on top of a crane the action scenes are not exciting, far too forgettable & way too short. A stronger more experienced director might have ironed these problems out & Barb Wire could have been a great piece of sci-fi action, I still like it but feel it's flawed. A special mention goes to Pamela Anderson who looks fantastic in this wearing a selection of fetishistic clothing, the long leather coat, the tight corset & thigh high boots she wears while catching Kreps is just god damned cool & sexy! Barb Wire is a frustrating film for me because there are things I like about it so much but other things which I hate, Pamela Anderson & her leather outfits is one thing that I love though.
Technically the film is aright, the daytime scenes all seem to have an orange sepia tone to them while the night scenes are very blue. The film has reasonable production values & a 40's period feel to the production design although the main locations seem to be a couple of old warehouses. There's actually not a bad cast here, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, Clint Howard, Victoria Rowell (I just couldn't stop thinking about Diagnosis Murder!), & Steve Railsback isn't a bad selection of actors at all. Pamela Anderson isn't great but she's alright & looks the business although Tamuera Morrison is truly awful in every scene he's in.
Barb Wire could have been great, I think an inexperienced director who hadn't directed a sci-fi or action film before hurt the film in the end. I'm by no means saying Barb Wire is any sort of classic but there are moments here that I really liked, Pamela Anderson just looks great in leather & it has the best opening credit sequence ever, I can't recommend it but it's a film I'll always stick up for when everyone else is trashing it.
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