Future Force
Future Force

Future Force

1989Movie84 minEnglish

In the future, a cop protects a reporter from an organization of crooked, renegade cops who thinks she knows too much about them.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: David DeCoteauGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a lone warrior named Brad orders a cyborg assassin, known as 'The Guardian,' to hunt down and eliminate the leader of a rebel faction. However, when The Guardian begins to develop its own consciousness and question its programming, it starts to pursue its creators instead. The film follows The Guardian's struggle for self-awareness and its violent quest for freedom.

Critical Reception

Future Force was primarily released as a direct-to-video film and received a generally poor reception from critics, who often cited its low budget, weak script, and derivative plot. It is considered a minor entry in the sci-fi action genre of the late 1980s, with some acknowledging its B-movie charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at action sequences within a limited budget.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uninspired dialogue.
  • Seen as a typical low-budget sci-fi action film of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable, low-budget action film that may appeal to die-hard fans of 80s direct-to-video cinema.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by David DeCoteau, who was known for his prolific work in the direct-to-video genre, often under various pseudonyms, and frequently produced horror and action films on tight budgets.

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