Lady Battle Cop
Lady Battle Cop

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Lady Battle Cop

1990
Movie
81 min
Japanese

When a four-man terrorist group known as Team Phantom begins raising havoc in downtown Tokyo, the city is in desperate need of a hero. An unexpected champion appears in the form of Lady Battle Cop, a former female tennis champion who has been transformed into a seemingly unstoppable cyborg.

Insights

IMDb3.8/10
Director: Alan SmitheeGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a rogue police officer is resurrected as a highly advanced, female cyborg law enforcement unit. She must battle a ruthless crime syndicate that seeks to control the city. Along the way, she grapples with her newfound artificial existence and a hidden past.

Critical Reception

Lady Battle Cop was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, largely due to its low production values, nonsensical plot, and uninspired performances. It is widely regarded as a cult B-movie and a prime example of a film with a troubled production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its unintentionally humorous elements and cult appeal.

  • Criticized for its poor acting, weak script, and unconvincing special effects.

  • Seen as a forgettable entry in the sci-fi action genre of the early 90s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment, citing a lack of coherent storytelling and low-quality execution. Some viewers appreciate it as a 'so bad it's good' movie.

Fun Fact

The film is famously credited to 'Alan Smithee,' a pseudonym used for films where the credited director is unhappy with the final product or disowns it.

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