Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers

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Peacekeepers

1997
Movie
93 min
English

A Canadian Army unit with the United Nations peacekeeping force in the former Yugoslavia is tasked with keeping the peace in a dangerous Croatian town named Krasna.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Thomas J. WrightGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where a ruthless corporation controls global resources, a band of rebels fights for freedom. When a deadly plague threatens humanity, a hardened soldier and a brilliant scientist must race against time to find a cure. Their mission is jeopardized by a relentless corporate assassin and the harsh realities of a world on the brink of collapse.

Critical Reception

Peacekeepers received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Robert Patrick, the film was largely seen as an unremarkable entry in the sci-fi action genre of the late 90s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action sequences.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • Performances from the main cast were a highlight for some viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Peacekeepers are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's an action-heavy sci-fi film with a familiar plot. Some viewers found it entertaining for its B-movie thrills, while others felt it lacked originality and depth.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with much of the futuristic cityscapes being achieved through practical effects and matte paintings, typical of sci-fi films of that era.

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