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Lunarcop

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
556
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Lunarcop (1995)
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A cop from the moon is sent to the Earth, now possessed by motorcycle-riding "Mad Max"-like inhabitants, to stop a serum from being released that he believes is going to destroy the Earth...A cop from the moon is sent to the Earth, now possessed by motorcycle-riding "Mad Max"-like inhabitants, to stop a serum from being released that he believes is going to destroy the Earth...A cop from the moon is sent to the Earth, now possessed by motorcycle-riding "Mad Max"-like inhabitants, to stop a serum from being released that he believes is going to destroy the Earth...

  • Director
    • Boaz Davidson
  • Writer
    • Terrence Paré
  • Stars
    • Michael Paré
    • Billy Drago
    • Walker Brandt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.4/10
    556
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Boaz Davidson
    • Writer
      • Terrence Paré
    • Stars
      • Michael Paré
      • Billy Drago
      • Walker Brandt
    • 9User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Joe Brody
    Billy Drago
    Billy Drago
    • Kay
    Walker Brandt
    Walker Brandt
    • Thora
    Robin Smith
    Robin Smith
    • Stopper
    Gavin van den Berg
    Gavin van den Berg
    • Lane
    Wilson Dunster
    Wilson Dunster
    • Pent
    Greg Latter
    Greg Latter
    • Milo
    Molemo Maarohanye
    Molemo Maarohanye
    • Randy
    Ron Smerczak
    Ron Smerczak
    • Aragon
    David Sherwood
    David Sherwood
    • Governor Janeway
    David Clatworthy
    • Zak
    Ian Yule
    Ian Yule
    • Lester
    Susan Allison
    Susan Allison
    • Miranda
    • (as Susan J. Allison)
    Annabel Linder
    • Blacksmith Woman
    Kim Windo
    • Xena
    Darryl Werner
    • Blue
    • (as Darryll Werner)
    Marelize Pretorius
    • Ozella
    Peter Tim
    • Scientist
    • Director
      • Boaz Davidson
    • Writer
      • Terrence Paré
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    User reviews9

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    thatgirl333

    Don't over think it! Michael is gorgeous, even when the movie is less than "stellar".

    I just love to look at him! I don't really care about the movie itself.

    About this movie: I was surprised by the elements that seemed "influenced" by other movies. Where did the pool of acid come from? (I know, from "The Terminator".) The thing is, a true Michael Paré fan gets used to some of the hokey things in his movies, just for the privilege of looking at him. I hope he will have a chance at some 'A' movie roles, because he's very talented, but the scripts he's had to work with have been pretty corny. We fans want to see him play a hero. He would make a great firefighter/ paramedic on the TV show "ER". They need a new "hunk" on that show. They have been sorely lacking in that area since Clooney left.
    1sveini-1

    The Worst movie ever!

    This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my life! The only other movie that is on par with this one is the Mangler. Ugghhhh horrible movie. The sets are so fake, this is just a cheap bad b-movie. I didnt know wether to laugh or cry when I saw this one. I have seen quite a few movies with Paré, but this is his fame to shame. Nuff said.
    8GuentherB

    One have to see it twice

    When I saw Lunarcop the first time, I just thought "Hmm another Mad Max clone" and would have rated it only 1 or perhaps 2. But once I've seen it and thus knew the truth about Thora, I looked at it in a completely different way when I saw it the second time: The focus shifted from a moderately bad action movie to a hopeless love story between Joe and Thora - and in this regard the film was rather good. It then resembles Blade Runner rather than Mad Max to some extent.
    8asinyne

    There is nothing wrong with this movie

    Heck, I enjoyed it very much. Its a bit of a return to the old seventies style action movies. This movie proves that a more than decent film can be made on a modest budget. Pare makes a cool hero and Drago makes a great villain. The plot is pretty straightforward good vrs evil but there are more than enough stunts, action, and fun to make it all work.

    Honestly, I was surprised at well this turned out. The direction was very tight, very fast paced, and the editing was excellent. I wouldn't say it has the look of a big budget film but it gets a lot out of what there was to work with. The actress playing the heroine wasn't all that great but she was OK. She got some nice scenes towards the end that I wont' divulge here. This is a good movie with non stop action and a plot that is easy to follow if nothing else. Pare looked very cool throughout...a better version of Stallone.
    6waltere

    Not a masterpiece but not a piece of crap either with nice shots

    Well, well, well - I have been reading IMDb reviews more than once to check whether some movies were worth watching - both in theatre or in DVD. I especially checked low-cost DVDs, which confirmed that most of cheap DVDs definitely are not worth the pain to watch 'em (even if it is low-cost it still takes some time watching). Well I bought Lunar Cop the other day, well aware that it was likely to be a waste of time watching. To my surprise it was not that bad; not a masterpiece, but entertaining for people who likes movies like Mad Max 2. OK it is not as good as Mad Max 2 but for a low budget film it does the job. The photography is quite nice, and I liked the design work on the clothes. The movie was released in 1994, but right from the beginning it has a seventies flavour from the actors loathings and hair-cut. As for the plot, well it won't give you a headache - an other user mentioned some holes. Well I'd say those are inherent to this kind of low-budget action-oriented movies - and the flaws of this movie also apply to Mad Max 2 (yes I like this movie)

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    • Trivia
      Billy Drago injured himself while filming the fight between him and Michael Pare.
    • Goofs
      In the final shot, as Brody rides away, the falling rain moves with the camera as it pans, revealing it to be an effect.
    • Quotes

      Milo: I shot him, I think, I think he's dead.

      Kay: You think?

      Milo: Yeah, I think.

      Kay: Hey, everybody! Milo thinks!

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 1995 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Solar Force
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Astrocop Productions
      • Nu World Services
      • The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS)
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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