Spacejacked
The luxury space cruiser Star Princess' maiden voyage is sabotaged when the treacherous second make, Alex Barnes, kills the captain and "spacejacks" the ship. Barnes then severs communications with Earth and activates a bomb which will blow up the liner unless he is given access to the wealthy passengers' bank accounts. But he mistakenly underestimates the courage of the first mate, Ryan Taylor and an adventurous young passenger, Dawn Taggert, who together risk life and limb to try to save the Star Princess and her passengers from inevitable destruction.
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Plot Summary
A hardened spaceship mechanic is abducted by a group of terrorists along with her shuttle and its passengers. They plan to use the shuttle as a bomb to destroy a space station. She must find a way to outsmart her captors and save everyone on board. The journey is fraught with peril as she navigates both the terrorists and the treacherous environment of space.
Critical Reception
Spacejacked received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the performance of Lilly Taylor, the film was generally seen as a low-budget sci-fi thriller that failed to distinguish itself. Audiences also had a largely indifferent response, contributing to its obscurity.
What Reviewers Say
- Competent but uninspired sci-fi action.
- Relies heavily on predictable plot devices.
- Lilly Taylor delivers a solid performance amidst a weak script.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for Spacejacked is not readily available. Typically, films of this nature that did not achieve wide release or critical acclaim often have limited audience data accessible.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1997, the film's production and aesthetic feel more akin to late 1980s direct-to-video science fiction thrillers.
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