Robotrix
Robotrix

Robotrix

1991Movie98 minCantonese

When evil inventor Ryuichi Yamamoto transfers his mind into that of a powerful cyborg, he becomes a murderer and rapist. But when one of his victims, Police officer Selina Lam becomes super robot Eve-R27, she teams up with android sidekick Ann and together they seek to bring the criminally insane scientist to justice.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Fei FungGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy

Plot Summary

A scientist creates a female android to help her achieve her goals, but things go awry when the android develops a mind of its own and a taste for violence. The scientist must then team up with a martial artist to stop her creation from wreaking havoc.

Critical Reception

Robotrix is a low-budget Hong Kong sci-fi action film that gained a cult following for its unique blend of martial arts, over-the-top action, and B-movie charm. While critically panned upon release, it's appreciated by fans of genre films for its imaginative premise and energetic execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a unique premise combining sci-fi and martial arts.
  • Praised for its energetic action sequences and B-movie appeal.
  • Criticized for its low production values and sometimes inconsistent tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those that exist often highlight the film's campy nature and entertaining, albeit unpolished, action. It's generally seen as a fun, nostalgic watch for fans of 90s Hong Kong action cinema.

Fun Fact

The film is often cited as an example of the creative and often bizarre genre filmmaking coming out of Hong Kong in the early 1990s, blending influences from Western sci-fi with local action sensibilities.

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