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Universal Soldier Reviews

1991 Certificate 18
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Luc is a genetically enhanced supersoldier pitted against his former comrades in arms as he tries to remember his past. Andrew is also a universal soldier who, driven by a hatred born decades before in Vietnam, wages a deadly pursuit against traitorous Luc. But something goes wrong and these war machines begin to revert to .. Read more

Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Ally Walker, Ed O'Ross
Director Roland Emmerich
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller

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  • Critics' reviews (4) of Universal Soldier

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  • 2 stars out of 5

    Having been less than enthralled with the results of reconstructing an army from the dead in part two, those fiendish UnSol boffins set out to create test-tube troopers in this follow-up TV movie. Although it starts tiresomely with a lengthy resumé of previous events, the new adventure eventually kicks in, with Matt Battaglia and reporter sidekick Chandra West not only being challenged with halting the dangerous research, but also with foiling a master criminal's bid to steal a consignment of United Nations gold. It's pretty standard stuff, but what gives it kitsch kudos is Burt Reynolds's awful Irish-accented performance as a CIA hot shot.

    • Radio Times
  • Science-fiction hokum intended to boost the appeal of its two action stars, done with enough energy and containing more than enough mayhem to appeal to fans of action movies.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Martial arts hero Van Damme finally joins the major league Action Men with this futuristic picture, originally... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Universal Soldier

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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    universal soldier

    Good adventure that's showing it's age now..

      • Dude0203 from Wirral
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Great film!

    Well it's hard to believe this film is thirteen years old because it hasn't dated at all, and is still great fun to watch. It's actually quite refreshing to see a film where the effects and stunts aren't all computer-generated like they seem to be nowadays.

    The plot is pretty original, the suspense is good and the acting and fight sequences are excellent. There's a small amount of romance but the thrust of the film as a futuristic action adventure can't really be beaten.

      • A customer from Malton, England
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    :-D

    FIVE STAR ALL THE WAY, you cant fault it, not really believable coz the American government would never do something like that, Would they !!!

      • Mike Gould from Manchester
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Universal Soldier

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Universal Soldier.

    First time I watched Universal Soldier, I thought WOW Really Good, and I still think it’s a good rentable movie. An elite team of soldiers have been used against terrorists where they use astounding physical capabilities to overcome them. A suspicious reporter, follows them and discovers a part of their secret (they were once men, but fetched back to life by the use of machinery). One of the Soldiers kills the Cameraman the reporter tries to escape. Luc, one of the soldiers begins to have flashbacks and turns sides and helps her as the remainder of the team follows to protect their secrets. Excellent story with edge of your seat thrills.

      • Cornetto from Lancaster
  • Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Excellent

    Universal soldiers is a really good film.

    Its a film about a special forces team made up from reanimated soldiers from the vietnam war.

    The story is about the control of these soldiers and the reawakening memories of the past that they have

    Good acting and fight scenes from van damme and lungren with a good story and decent special effects

    Well worth a watch

      • KHRANDRASS from Cheadle
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    universal soldier

    Good adventure that's showing it's age now..

      • Dude0203 from Wirral
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Great film!

    Well it's hard to believe this film is thirteen years old because it hasn't dated at all, and is still great fun to watch. It's actually quite refreshing to see a film where the effects and stunts aren't all computer-generated like they seem to be nowadays.

    The plot is pretty original, the suspense is good and the acting and fight sequences are excellent. There's a small amount of romance but the thrust of the film as a futuristic action adventure can't really be beaten.

      • A customer from Malton, England
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    :-D

    FIVE STAR ALL THE WAY, you cant fault it, not really believable coz the American government would never do something like that, Would they !!!

      • Mike Gould from Manchester
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Universal Soldier.

    First time I watched Universal Soldier, I thought WOW Really Good, and I still think it’s a good rentable movie. An elite team of soldiers have been used against terrorists where they use astounding physical capabilities to overcome them. A suspicious reporter, follows them and discovers a part of their secret (they were once men, but fetched back to life by the use of machinery). One of the Soldiers kills the Cameraman the reporter tries to escape. Luc, one of the soldiers begins to have flashbacks and turns sides and helps her as the remainder of the team follows to protect their secrets. Excellent story with edge of your seat thrills.

      • Cornetto from Lancaster
  • Rated - 4 stars

    Excellent action-packed movie that keeps you on edge from start to finish. Van Damme at his best! Good acting, good story, great action. I really liked that movie and will definately add it to my DVDs collection.

      • A customer from LONDON
  • Rated - 3 stars

    not bad

    this movie was not bad at all van damme at is best

      • A customer from england
  • Rated - 3 stars

    All Action Entertainment

    No in-depth plot, cardboard-cut-out characters, very predictable; but what the hell - it was all action entertainment from start to finish.

      • Michael Wheeler from East London
  • Rated - 3 stars

    WORTH A WATCH!

    Typical Van Damme film. Wooden acting, cheesy script and acrobatic fighting. If you like that sort of thing (as I do), then go watch this film. This film isnt really the greatest of movies, but is never-the-less entertaining. WORTH A WATCH!

      • Marvel from Surrey
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Brilliant

    I agree with others who have said its never dated and I have to say I have watched this film about three times and dont ever get bored of it. Its action packed without going over the top and the storyline is original. 5 stars from me.

      • A customer from Mansfield
  • Rated - 5 stars

    Excellent film

    Brilliant storyline. Watched it when I was 10 and liked it. I still like it now. A sci-fi /martial arts movie rolled into one.

    A must-see if you like either genre. Ignore the film critics review, all they do is criticise!

      • princenaz from West Yorkshire
  • Critics' reviews (4)

  • 2 stars out of 5

    Having been less than enthralled with the results of reconstructing an army from the dead in part two, those fiendish UnSol boffins set out to create test-tube troopers in this follow-up TV movie. Although it starts tiresomely with a lengthy resumé of previous events, the new adventure eventually kicks in, with Matt Battaglia and reporter sidekick Chandra West not only being challenged with halting the dangerous research, but also with foiling a master criminal's bid to steal a consignment of United Nations gold. It's pretty standard stuff, but what gives it kitsch kudos is Burt Reynolds's awful Irish-accented performance as a CIA hot shot.

    • Radio Times
  • Science-fiction hokum intended to boost the appeal of its two action stars, done with enough energy and containing more than enough mayhem to appeal to fans of action movies.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Martial arts hero Van Damme finally joins the major league Action Men with this futuristic picture, originally... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • "...[The stunts] are expertly put together and visually compelling....It looks great..."

    • Los Angeles Times

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    • Luc is a genetically enhanced supersoldier pitted against his former comrades in arms as he tries to remember his past. Andrew is also a universal soldier who, driven by a hatred born decades before ...

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      Luc is a genetically enhanced supersoldier pitted against his former comrades in arms as he tries to remember his past. Andrew is also a universal soldier who, driven by a hatred born decades before in Vietnam, wages a deadly pursuit against traitorous Luc. But something goes wrong and these war ...

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