Soldier
The story follows a young man (Bobby Deol) who flees India and arrives in Australia seeking vengence for something that started in India. In Australia he meets and falls in love with the daughter of a rich and powerful man(Suresh Oberoi). The story keeps the covers on Bobby Deols plan until the end when everything is revealed as to why he is a SOLDIER.
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Plot Summary
In a future where soldiers are bred and trained from birth to be emotionless killing machines, Todd is one of the elite. When his unit is deemed obsolete by a new breed of genetically enhanced soldiers, he is abandoned on a desolate planet. He must then fight for survival against his former comrades and protect a group of civilians.
Critical Reception
Soldier received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its derivative plot and excessive violence. However, it has since garnered a cult following among fans of sci-fi action films, who appreciate its gritty atmosphere and Kurt Russell's performance.
What Reviewers Say
- A visually stylish but ultimately derivative sci-fi action flick.
- Kurt Russell delivers a solid performance as the titular soldier.
- The film's plot borrows heavily from other well-known sci-fi properties.
Google audience: Audiences generally found Soldier to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, action movie. Many praised the film's action sequences and Kurt Russell's stoic portrayal of the main character. Some viewers felt the story was predictable and lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was written by David Webb Peoples, who also wrote the screenplay for the influential sci-fi classic 'Blade Runner'.
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