M. Genese Reviews

Replikator (1994)

Replicator is a better B picture.

[9/10 · 13 February 2001]

This is the good side of B movies. Someone didn't think the audience is total dumb. Some neat ideas, and although the special FX are not expensive looking some have a lot of humor (See the Justice Channel bit)and neat graphic looks. Dialogue runs with the confidence that we humble viewers might get more than the B movie plot, (film it and they will see!) and the film is layered and feels like a different, interesting world.

I like Ned Beaty here. Brigit Bako is cool too. I want to see more with her.

Space Fury (1999 Video)

Space Station Drama feels real

[8/10 · 20 December 2000]

I disagree with the critics. A gritty realism and and good FX work make this feel credible. The threat of terrorism among the Russian end of an international space station is not so unbelieveable. As the new station goes up I think of this movie. Obviously its really low budget, but I thought it was OK. Michael Pare is good, believable. The female lead came across well too, I hope she does more stuff.

2103: The Deadly Wake (1997)

Dark Magic Works on High Seas

[10/10 · 20 December 2000]

"2103:The Deadly Wake" is freaky, but a film with cool mystery. I think Malolm McDowel and Michael Pare are great - McDowell as the Captain of a futuristic frighter plays the good-guy! A strange demented good-guy - what a neat call. Pare is cool as suspicious security officer 'Tarkus'.

This may not be for everyone because it makes you think freaky ideas. That's the best part about some lower budget films (which this probably is) the freedom to do something that is not the same as your typical shows. In sci-fi there are too many predictable films.

There's a deadly sexy female cyborg who you won't find on any Star Trek, and a relentless post apocalyptic feel I liked.

This good looking film isn't predictable. Thank goodness. I recommend it!