Counterstrike
Counterstrike is a Canadian/French crime-fighting/espionage television series. It premiered on November 2, 1991 on CTV in Canada and on November 20, 1991 on TF1 in France. It also aired in the United States on cable channel USA Network, premiering on July 1, 1990. The series ran for three seasons, airing 66 hour-long episodes in total. Counterstrike has since aired in reruns in Canada on Showcase and TVtropolis.
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Plot Summary
In a near-future world ravaged by environmental disaster, a brilliant scientist develops a revolutionary energy source. However, a ruthless corporation, seeking to control this power for their own nefarious purposes, kidnaps the scientist's daughter. A former special forces operative is hired to rescue her and prevent the technology from falling into the wrong hands.
Critical Reception
Counterstrike is a low-budget science fiction action film that received a mixed reception. While some viewers appreciated its attempts at a futuristic theme and action sequences, it was often criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and dated special effects.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers some standard action movie thrills.
- The science fiction elements are present but not fully realized.
- Relies on familiar tropes of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Counterstrike are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it's a passable genre film for those seeking straightforward action with a sci-fi backdrop, though it rarely achieves anything truly memorable.
Fun Fact
Director Fred Olen Ray is known for his prolific career in low-budget genre films, often working with tight schedules and budgets.
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