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Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, Terminal Man is a sci-fi thriller about a scientist who decides to be the lab rat in an experimental surgery to control his violent tendencies. During the surgical procedure, a miniature computer is implanted in his head. Unfortunately, the mechanism malfunctions, and he becomes a vicious killer. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
PG, 1 hr. 44 min.
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Jun 19, 1974 Wide
Aug 31, 1994
Warner Home Video
All Critics (12) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (5) | DVD (2)
While this movie seems unsalvageable, it might have had some punch if we'd been told more about the Segal character's past, before his operation.
By the time The Terminal Man reaches its tragic ending, it has succeeded in the dubious achievement of making us view its subject as dispassionately as any clinician.
An aimless and unexciting science-fiction story.
Hodges takes a cool, detached approach, designing most scenes in monochrome with disturbing flesh-colours, and manages to make Segal's semi-android a strangely sympathetic monster.
A thoughtful and unusually pessimistic sci-fi pic.
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An intriguing premise, and Segal's strong central performance (a break from the light comedies he became famous for in the 1970s) makes up for workmanlike direction.
Based on a novel by Michael Crichton. If "The Terminal Man" has one fault, it is the general slowness of the plot. Even though the audience is paid in full for their patience, 2-3 minutes could have been edited out. That may not sound like much, but in a generally precise film such as this one, any more would be
December 28, 2009Super Reviewer
Not as good as the book, but does have a few moments here and there.
October 23, 2008Super Reviewer
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