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Cyborg (1989)

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Reviews Counted:14

Fresh:2

Rotten:12

Average Rating:2.9/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: A deadly plague is taking hold on a grimy, post-apocalyptic planet Earth. But a cure for the disease could lie in the computer brain of a cyborg named Pearl Prophet -- who's in the possession of a... A deadly plague is taking hold on a grimy, post-apocalyptic planet Earth. But a cure for the disease could lie in the computer brain of a cyborg named Pearl Prophet -- who's in the possession of a lowlife gang of mutants, led by the evil, imposing Fender. Attempting to save the world is heroic Gibson Rickenbacker, who pursues and battles the thugs for ownership of Pearl. But Gibson also has revenge on his mind, for Fender murdered Gibson's family many years ago. [More]

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vincent Klyn, Deborah Richter, Dayle Haddon

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Vincent Klyn, Deborah Richter, Dayle Haddon

Director: Albert Pyun

Director: Albert Pyun

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Aug 29, 1997

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Full Frame - 1.33
  • Letterbox - 1.85

Audio:

  • - English, French, Spanish - Closed Captioned
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
  • Mono - French
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish

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Few genres amuse me more than post-apocalyptic fantasies about supermen fighting for survival. Cyborg is one of the funniest examples of this category, which crosses Escape from New York with The Road Warrior but cheats on the budget.

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Roger Ebert
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01/30/03
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

In the end it's a little unfair to assess Van Damme in this picture, since Robert De Niro would have trouble seeming credible in these surroundings.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Chris Hicks
Chris Hicks
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Laughably bad futuristic Van Damme actioner.

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08/25/02
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
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No review available.

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Robert Roten
Robert Roten
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Andy Klein
Andy Klein
Los Angeles CityBeat

One of Van Damme's earlier, finer moments

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04/25/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

Mr. Van Damme's Gibson is so opaque that he makes Mel Gibson's Mad Max seem weepy by comparison.

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Stephen Holden
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Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

Largely plotless and cheaply made.

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James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

Martial arts fans will find plenty of action to hold their interest here, but those in search of plot and character are advised to look elsewhere.

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11/02/08
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It's just another martial arts film, all dressed up with no place to go.

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Richard Harrington
Richard Harrington
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