Nitro League
Nitro League

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Nitro League

1993
Movie
58 min
Finnish

An jolly gang of elderly people plan to rob a bank.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Michael NesmithGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, genetically engineered soldiers called "Nitros" are the ultimate warriors. When one of them, Alex Nitro, discovers a conspiracy that threatens to unleash chaos upon the world, he must go rogue to expose the truth. Teaming up with a rebel scientist, he battles his former superiors and fellow Nitros to prevent a catastrophic war.

Critical Reception

Nitro League received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its action sequences and the performance of Robert Patrick, but criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was also varied, with some appreciating its futuristic themes and combat, while others found it to be a generic sci-fi action flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane action and visual effects for its time.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and a lack of character depth.

  • Robert Patrick's lead performance was frequently highlighted as a positive element.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse but generally reflect a mixed sentiment. Some viewers enjoyed the futuristic premise and action, finding it a decent, if unremarkable, sci-fi film. Others found the plot hard to follow and the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series, but the project did not move forward beyond this feature film.

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