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A teenage boy gets a robotic opponent after winning a laser tag contest, but the robot is not what it seems.A teenage boy gets a robotic opponent after winning a laser tag contest, but the robot is not what it seems.A teenage boy gets a robotic opponent after winning a laser tag contest, but the robot is not what it seems.
Ethan Embry
- Kyle Baxter
- (as Ethan Randall)
Jamie Galen
- Ace
- (as a different name)
Tahitia Hicks
- Locker Room Girl
- (as Tahitia)
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Want to play? I sure do after watching this movie. Ethan was amazing and I wish he was in even more films! His cameo in the walking dead did not disappoint and neither did this movie. The only thing I wish I got more of the locker room scene, the butts were hella tight ;) If you've ever played mortal combat imagine that but with a robot that says sweet one liners. I know it may never happen but im still holding on for a reboot or should I say robot!
Although a little nasty in some scenes, Mark Rosman's "Evolver" is mostly a fun romp. It focuses on a computer whiz (Ethan Embry) who wins a robot with whom to play laser tag, only to find that this particular robot got designed for an army program, and is therefore intended as a killing machine. Specifically, one that never loses. There were a few scenes that I think that they could have done without, but otherwise the movie is pretty enjoyable. Maybe a little predictable, but no one expects much else from one of these movies, right? Also starring Cindy Pickett (the mom in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off") and William H. Macy as the voice of Evolver.
I don't see why people dislike this movie. Probably the same people who watch movies only for special effects (i.e. The Matrix) This movie has alot of entertainment value, especially if you're into Robotics,Virtual Reality or just plain Sci-Fi/Horror.
*** 1/2 out of *****
*** 1/2 out of *****
A teen game wizard, Kyle (Ethan Embry) cheats in order to win a contest. His prize is the A. I. robot of the title.
At first, EVOLVER is a "cute" novelty, playing games with Kyle and his friends. Of course, if it stayed like this we'd have another SHORT CIRCUIT on our hands. So, EVOLVER soon becomes a stealthy -if clunky- killing machine!
Terror and death ensue.
If you enjoy killer robot movies like CHOPPING MALL, then this should be a thrill. The cheeeze factor is through the roof, making it a terabyte's worth of fun!
Co-stars John de Lancie as the robot's creator...
At first, EVOLVER is a "cute" novelty, playing games with Kyle and his friends. Of course, if it stayed like this we'd have another SHORT CIRCUIT on our hands. So, EVOLVER soon becomes a stealthy -if clunky- killing machine!
Terror and death ensue.
If you enjoy killer robot movies like CHOPPING MALL, then this should be a thrill. The cheeeze factor is through the roof, making it a terabyte's worth of fun!
Co-stars John de Lancie as the robot's creator...
Mark Rosman's best movie is this highly guilty pleasure from the mid-nineties. True it's a pretty insubstantial horror film with crappy special effects & highly predictable story, but seriously how can you hate a film that features Q creating a murderous robot with the voice of the Shameless William H Macy? And the family that 'wins' it in a contest. This one has a few very quotable lines as well. It's MUCH better than the similarly-themed "Brainscan" at least. But one note: This movie goes better with alcohol
Eye Candy: 2 extras are topless when evolver goes on a spy run in a locker room
Eye Candy: 2 extras are topless when evolver goes on a spy run in a locker room
Did you know
- TriviaCassidy Rae's movie debut.
- GoofsWhen Evolver is against Dwight, towels on the floor disappear/reappear.
- Quotes
Russell Bennett: Evolver, initiate sequence shutdown! Phoenix 8! Delete! Delete!
Evolver: Delete this!
- ConnectionsReferenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
- SoundtracksBeat the Machine
Performed by Lila Santa Cruz and The Technicians
Written by Jeff Robert and Andy Milunikoff
- How long is Evolver?Powered by Alexa
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- Budget
- $5,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 1h 31m(91 min)
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