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Timecop (1994)

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Average Rating: 5.2/10
Reviews Counted: 39
Fresh: 17 | Rotten: 22

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

36

Average Rating: 5/10
Critic Reviews: 11
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 7

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

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Average Rating: 2.6/5
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Movie Info

Based on a comic book story, this futuristic film follows the time-travel exploits of policeman Max Walker (Jean Claude Van Damme). In 1994, Walker's wife Melissa (Mia Sara) is about to tell him that she is expecting their first child when they are attacked by a group of criminals. Walker is shot and beaten and lies helplessly on his lawn while he sees their home and his wife blown up by the killers. Ten years later, Walker remains an employee of the Time Enforcement Commission, a federal agency

R, 1 hr. 38 min.

Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Mark Verheiden

Jan 20, 1998

MCA Universal Home Video

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All Critics (39) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (22) | DVD (9)

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

November 2, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
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SF specialist Peter Hyams, doubling as usual as director and cinematographer, leaves his record for mediocrity unblemished in this silly time-travel tale.

April 18, 2007 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
Chicago Reader
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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.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
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Maybe it's the formula, maybe it's all that time travel, but you just can't help thinking you've seen it all before.

April 12, 2002 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | Comment
Globe and Mail
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Timecop, a low-rent Terminator, is the kind of movie that is best not thought about at all, for that way madness lies.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | Comment
Chicago Sun-Times
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Time paradoxes are supposed to be mind-boggling; Timecop has reduced them to a level somewhere between confusing and dumb.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews | Comment
ReelViews
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This brainless romp [is] a real blast.

July 16, 2010 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | Comment
Empire Magazine

More fun than expected sci-fi, cop flick starring Jean-Claude for kicks.

March 22, 2008 Comment
Video-Reviewmaster.com

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

April 18, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | Comment
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Hyams is no stranger to large-scale sci-fi, so his management of the massive sets and slightly mechanical fx is more than adequate.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

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

January 26, 2006 Comment
Fantastica Daily

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

February 21, 2004 Comment
eFilmCritic.com

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

August 13, 2003 Comment
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Audience Reviews for Timecop

I didnt like this, its well done and looks OK but it lacks any kind of punch. Its pretty dull I thought, and like most other time travel flicks the story is predictable and the effects weren't that good even then, they now look really dated. There are some nice touches, like the soldier getting frozen and losing half

September 4, 2007
phubbs1

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good van damme flick

January 25, 2007
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danny d

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