Tracker
Tracker

Tracker

2002TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Tracker is a 2001 Canadian science fiction television series starring Adrian Paul and Amy Price-Francis. The series is based on a short story by Gil Grant and Jeannine Renshaw. The pilot episode and two other episodes were edited into the film Alien Tracker.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users55%
Director: John TurteltaubGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the year 2067, a skilled bounty hunter named Cripps is hired to track down a fugitive named Chilton, who has stolen vital military data. As Cripps pursues Chilton across various planets and treacherous terrains, he uncovers a conspiracy far more complex and dangerous than he initially anticipated. The mission becomes a fight for survival and the truth, forcing Cripps to question his own allegiances and the nature of the people he hunts.

Critical Reception

Tracker received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its visual effects and action sequences, many found the plot to be derivative and predictable, with underdeveloped characters and a lack of originality. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to its commercial failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stylish but ultimately hollow, relying too heavily on genre tropes.
  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Despite a decent premise, the execution falls flat, failing to deliver a compelling sci-fi thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally express disappointment with the film's unoriginal story and lack of memorable characters, though some acknowledge the visual effects.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for actor Liam Neeson, who was slated to play the lead role before dropping out.

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