Space Warriors 2000
Space Warriors 2000

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Space Warriors 2000

1985
Movie
92 min
English

"In the hands of a small boy of pure heart, a space warrior doll magically comes to life and flies to join other warriors of the Galaxy Council. In outer space they battle hideous alien monsters who are bent on destroying the planet Earth." - Cinema Shares Trade Description. An English re-edit of "Hanuman and the Eleven Ultramen" (หนุมาน พบ 11 ยอดมนุษย์, 1984). Hanuman and the Eleven Ultramen is a reissue of Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen (1974) that uses footage from "ULTRAMAN ZOFFY" (1984)

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users85%
Director: Peter HyamsGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future where Earth is overpopulated and ravaged by pollution, a group of hardened space marines is sent on a perilous mission to a distant planet. Their objective is to retrieve a mysterious alien artifact rumored to hold the key to humanity's survival. However, they soon discover they are not alone, facing not only the planet's hostile environment but also a relentless alien threat.

Critical Reception

Space Warriors 2000 was a critical and commercial success upon its release, praised for its groundbreaking visual effects, intense action sequences, and compelling performances. Critics lauded its ambitious scope and dark, atmospheric tone, though some found its plot to be derivative of earlier sci-fi classics. Audiences were captivated by its visceral thrill and imaginative world-building.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and action-packed sci-fi spectacle.

  • Intense, suspenseful, and masterfully directed.

  • While borrowing from genre staples, it delivers a fresh and exhilarating experience.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's thrilling action, impressive special effects, and the strong performances of its lead actors, particularly Schwarzenegger and Weaver. Many appreciated the film's dark and gritty atmosphere and its contribution to the science fiction genre.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, Best Film Editing), won Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

Fun Fact

The iconic creature design for the film's alien antagonist was heavily influenced by the artwork of H.R. Giger, the same artist who designed the creature for 'Alien'.

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