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Timecop (1994)

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Reviews Counted:37

Fresh:17

Rotten:20

Average Rating:5.3/10

Consensus: It's no Terminator, but for those willing to suspend disbelief and rational thought, Timecop provides limited sci-fi action rewards.

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In the year 2004 a corrupt politician is secretly using a time travel device to manipulate history and financial markets and eliminate any who get in his way. When a cop catches on to his scheme... In the year 2004 a corrupt politician is secretly using a time travel device to manipulate history and financial markets and eliminate any who get in his way. When a cop catches on to his scheme he must go back in time and catch him before he and his wife are murdered. Produced by Sam Raimi and based on the comic books by Mike Richardson and Mark Verheiden. [More]

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ron Silver, Mia Sara, Bruce McGill

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ron Silver, Mia Sara, Bruce McGill, Gloria Reuben

Director: Peter Hyams

Director: Peter Hyams
Screenwriter: Mark Verheiden
Producer: Moshe Diamant

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Jan 20, 1998

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For the most part, Hyams' lackluster direction and the repetitive quality of the action sequences squander an intriguing premise and impressive production design, leaving few moments that elicit the sort of 'Wow!' response such fare needs in order to pros

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
11/02/08
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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More fun than expected sci-fi, cop flick starring Jean-Claude for kicks.

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03/22/08
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com

As time-travel pictures go, this Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle is a passable but disappointing excursion into well-traveled terrain.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
04/18/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide

SF specialist Peter Hyams, doubling as usual as director and cinematographer, leaves his record for mediocrity unblemished in this silly time-travel tale.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
04/18/07
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Hyams is no stranger to large-scale sci-fi, so his management of the massive sets and slightly mechanical fx is more than adequate.

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06/24/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

Thanks to Hyams' professionalism, Timecop is a slickly-made, fast-paced and mildly-diverting B movie.

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01/26/06
Chuck O'Leary
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Emanuel Levy
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04/22/05
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
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06/25/04
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal

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06/03/04
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

No review available.

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03/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

Filled with holes, gaps, and the ilk, it's a minor Van Damme, meaning there is some minor fun.

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02/21/04
Greg Muskewitz
Greg Muskewitz
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02/10/04
Spence D.
Spence D.
IGN Movies

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12/05/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Waste of a great premise. They go back in time to 1994. Ooooh.

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08/13/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

This is an action movie the way it should be: Incredibly violent and fast-paced...

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08/01/03
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

Years of tireless persistence have begun to work in Mr. Van Damme's favor. It's hard not to enjoy his energy, even if his acting gifts still leave a lot to be desired.

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Van Damme is appealingly affect-less as the cop who dutifully slams a pack of baddies into the walls every third or fourth scene.

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05/20/03
Leonard Schwarz
Leonard Schwarz
Palo Alto Weekly

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04/10/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Only worth renting if you've got a poker game and a bottle of Jack Daniels going. View it straight and you'll be too busy rolling your eyes to keep up.

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03/25/03
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