Future Kick
Future Kick

Future Kick

1991Movie80 minEnglish

In the far-flung future of 2025, where man is a victim of his own technology and corporations deal to a black market that trades in human body parts, a cyborg bounty hunter is hired by a wealthy woman to find out who murdered her husband.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Fred Olen RayGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, martial arts expert Jack returns from prison to find his city controlled by a ruthless crime syndicate led by the sinister Mr. Thorne. Thorne has a stranglehold on the city's resources and oppresses its citizens. Jack, driven by a thirst for justice and the need to protect his loved ones, must use his exceptional fighting skills to dismantle Thorne's empire and restore freedom to his home.

Critical Reception

Future Kick received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and low-budget feel. However, fans of direct-to-video action films and martial arts enthusiasts found some enjoyment in its straightforward action sequences and the presence of Don Wilson.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a typical low-budget 90s action flick with a thin plot.
  • Don Wilson's martial arts skills are the main draw, but they aren't enough to elevate the material.
  • The pacing is uneven, and the special effects are unimpressive.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available comments often highlight its status as a relic of direct-to-video action cinema from the early 90s, with some appreciating its genre elements while others found it to be forgettable.

Fun Fact

Fred Olen Ray, known for his prolific output in the direct-to-video market, also wrote the screenplay for "Future Kick" under the pseudonym "Peter Lee".

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