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Urban Rangers
Idealistic graduates of the police academy battle crime in their city.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a group of elite rangers, known as the Urban Rangers, are tasked with protecting the remaining human population from mutated creatures and oppressive regimes. When a deadly plague begins to spread, the rangers must race against time to find a cure and uncover the conspiracy behind the outbreak before humanity is wiped out.
Critical Reception
Urban Rangers was a low-budget B-movie that garnered mixed to negative reviews from critics, often cited for its convoluted plot and inconsistent tone. Audiences familiar with Charles Band's work found it to be a typical, albeit uninspired, entry in the sci-fi/horror genre of the mid-90s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious concept despite its limitations.
Criticized for its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters.
The special effects are often seen as dated and unconvincing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a niche appreciation for the film's cult status, with some finding it entertainingly bad while others deem it unwatchable due to poor execution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Romania, which allowed for significant cost savings, a common practice for director Charles Band's production company, Full Moon Features.
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