Hologram Man
Hologram Man

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Hologram Man

1995
Movie
101 min
English

Five years after the mad terrorist Slash Galagher was sentenced to holographic stasis, he is given a parole hearing. But an equipment failure engineered by his cronies transforms the criminal into a living hologram with god-like powers. Now, stopping him is up to Kurt Decoda, the man who as a police rookie was responsible for arresting Galagher.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Rob HeddenGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near-future society, a cybernetic police officer, Detective Ray Tonnigan, is framed for murder by a powerful corporation. He must evade capture and expose the truth about the 'Hologram Man,' a sophisticated synthetic being designed to carry out covert operations. With the help of his allies, Tonnigan races against time to clear his name and dismantle the illegal program before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Hologram Man received a largely negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged its attempts at a futuristic thriller, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre of the mid-1990s. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, often citing predictable story beats and a lack of compelling character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on common sci-fi tropes.

  • Performances are often wooden, failing to elevate the weak screenplay.

  • The special effects, while attempting to be futuristic, appear dated.

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Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in many regions, contributing to its limited theatrical impact and subsequent lack of widespread critical review.

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