Cyborg
Cyborg

Cyborg

1989Movie86 minEnglish

A martial artist hunts a killer in a plague-infested urban dump of the future.

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IMDb5.1/10
Google Users48%
Director: Albert PyunGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by plague and piracy, a mercenary named Gibson Rickenbacker is hired to escort Pearl, a young woman who holds the key to a cure for the deadly "Red Death" plague. They are pursued by the ruthless pirate leader "S.T.A.R." and his cyborg henchmen, who want to prevent Pearl from reaching the safety of the "Mercenary" organization and delivering her vital information.

Critical Reception

Cyborg was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its low budget, derivative plot, and reliance on action sequences over substance. While it gained a cult following over the years, it is not typically considered a critically acclaimed film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty, post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
  • Criticized for its thin plot and reliance on Jean-Claude Van Damme's martial arts.
  • Seen by some as an enjoyable B-movie with a cult following.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Cyborg are mixed. Many appreciate the film for its action-packed sequences and the iconic presence of Jean-Claude Van Damme, contributing to its cult status. However, others find the plot underdeveloped and the overall execution lacking, leading to a somewhat lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

Albert Pyun has stated that the film was originally conceived as a sequel to his earlier film 'The Sword and the Sorcerer' but was significantly altered due to budget constraints and studio demands, leading to its transformation into 'Cyborg'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Nope, this is not good and we might as well get that out of the way first. Jean-Claude Van Damme does, however, manage to show off his rippled torso quite frequently whilst everyone else just shows off the fact that they can't act and that ...
Kenneth Axel Carlsson

Kenneth Axel Car...

I remember seeing this movie in my youth, back when it was normal to make movies like this. Back then, the stars were named Stallone, Van Damme and Schwarzenegger, and no matter what they did, they couldn't go wrong. We all wanted to be lik...