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Time Patrol
Time Patrol is a film cut from Tatsunoko's Time Bokan by Harmony Gold. This adaptation was made after the two Time Fighters films, but unlike them, it was never distributed in the US.
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Plot Summary
In a future where time travel is a regulated commodity, a disgraced agent is tasked with preventing a rogue faction from altering history. He must race against time, navigating different eras to stop them from creating a dystopian present. The mission tests his loyalty, his skills, and his understanding of the past and future.
Critical Reception
Time Patrol (1985) received mixed reviews upon its release. While praised for its ambitious concept and special effects for its time, many critics found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. Audiences, however, found it to be an entertaining B-movie science fiction flick with an interesting premise.
What Reviewers Say
Engaging premise with innovative visual effects for its era.
Lacks depth in characterization and narrative coherence.
A fun, albeit flawed, science fiction adventure.
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Fun Fact
The distinctive sound design for the time travel sequences was created using a combination of manipulated everyday objects and early synthesized audio techniques.
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