Judgment Day
This sci-fi thriller finds the world in imminent danger when a collision in outer space sends huge pieces of interstellar debris on a path headed straight for Earth. A scientist has designed a system that would stop the largest meteor fragments from striking the earth, but a fanatical religious cult have made it their business to stop him. A convicted murderer (Ice-T) with ties to the group must now join forces with an FBI agent (Suzy Amis) to free the scientist from the cult's clutches and prevent millions of needless deaths. Mario Van Peebles and Linden Ashby appear in supporting roles
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Plot Summary
A convicted murderer, facing execution, becomes a pawn in a deadly game orchestrated by a corrupt detective. The detective manipulates the prisoner into assassinating targets while secretly planning to eliminate him. As the killer carries out his grim tasks, he uncovers the depth of the conspiracy and must find a way to survive and expose the truth.
Critical Reception
Judgment Day received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and uninspired action sequences. Audience response was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be derivative of superior thrillers. It failed to make a significant impact on the box office or in critical discussions.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable and poorly executed plot.
- Action sequences are uninspired and lack excitement.
- Performances are generally considered weak, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific title is not readily available. However, given the general critical reception, it is unlikely to have garnered significant positive audience feedback.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and genre, 'Judgment Day' is not related to the 'Terminator' franchise, which features a similar concept of a future 'judgment day'.
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