Timecop (1994)

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Van Damme is compelling only when he takes his clothes off.

January 16, 2013 Full Review

Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

Top Critic

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

Brian Lowry

Variety

Top Critic

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

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

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

Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Top Critic

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

Janet Maslin

New York Times

Top Critic

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

Christopher Harris

Globe and Mail

Top Critic

This brainless romp [is] a real blast.

July 16, 2010 Full Review

Empire Magazine

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

March 22, 2008

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.

April 18, 2007 Full Review

TV Guide's Movie Guide

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

January 26, 2006

Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

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

February 21, 2004

Greg Muskewitz

eFilmCritic.com

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

August 13, 2003

Fred Topel

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