Freejack
Freejack

Freejack

1992Movie110 minEnglish

Time-traveling bounty hunters find a doomed race-car driver in the past and bring him to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a terminally ill billionaire.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users58%
Director: Geoff MurphyGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2009, wealthy individuals from the future travel back to 1991 to steal bodies of people about to die, to inhabit their younger, healthier forms. A former race car driver, Alex Furlong, is targeted. He must evade capture by the time-traveling bounty hunters, led by the ruthless Vacendak, and also uncover the conspiracy behind their mission.

Critical Reception

Freejack was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and uninspired action sequences. While some acknowledged the interesting premise and the performances of its cast, particularly Anthony Hopkins, the film ultimately failed to impress audiences and was a box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious science-fiction premise and the presence of a strong cast.
  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and predictable action sequences.
  • Often described as a film with potential that was not fully realized.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's concept intriguing but felt it was hampered by a weak script and unconvincing execution, leading to a generally underwhelming viewing experience.

Fun Fact

Mick Jagger's character, Vacendak, was originally intended to be played by musician Sting.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

It isn't nostalgia. Back when I was 12 this movie sucked. And I am only revisiting it because, well, because I hadn't seen it wince I was 12 and all the other Science Fiction movies I've either seen a million times, or are Woke and modern. ...