When Johnny Clay (Antonio Sabato Jr.) and his gal pal Jane Logan (Shannon Lee, daughter of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) pull off a bank heist, they accidentally uncover a money laundering ... Read allWhen Johnny Clay (Antonio Sabato Jr.) and his gal pal Jane Logan (Shannon Lee, daughter of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) pull off a bank heist, they accidentally uncover a money laundering front created by the local Mafia.When Johnny Clay (Antonio Sabato Jr.) and his gal pal Jane Logan (Shannon Lee, daughter of martial arts legend Bruce Lee) pull off a bank heist, they accidentally uncover a money laundering front created by the local Mafia.
George Cheung
- Victor Phan
- (as George Kee Cheung)
Donald Gibb
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
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It's kind of a weak film, but it's rather entertaining and the late night crowd in the mood for a fast and fun actioner should enjoy it. I thought the cast did a fine job, Antonio Sabato Jr., is a cool action hero and I was glad to see the great, rising young star Lochlyn Munroe (Dead Man On Campus, A Night At The Roxbury) in it as one of Sabato's members who may or may not be a bad guy. Shannon Lee (Bruce's daughter) and some famous Hong Kong stars also turn in good performances. Done in the style of John Woo, this has lots of fast paced shoot outs, good surprises and twists, and a cool "Pulp Fiction" like score in the background. The story is cliched at times and it gets a bit melodramatic when it comes to the end, but I still enjoyed this film and it should please ones looking for a good way to kill 90 minutes.
... a new "worst film ever made" has arrived. This thing should be shown to every aspiring actor, director, writer and producer, to show them how really bad "bad" can be. Why it's not billed as a comedy is the big question. Everyone involved should hang their heads in shame, or better yet, they should all be drummed-out of whatever guild or union they belong to. I have to admit I watched it from beginning to end, sort of like watching a terrible train wreck.
But the real puzzle here is why any of the other reviewers would say they enjoyed it. The fact that these people are living among us, walking around in public, and worse yet, driving on our streets, panics the hell outta me.
But the real puzzle here is why any of the other reviewers would say they enjoyed it. The fact that these people are living among us, walking around in public, and worse yet, driving on our streets, panics the hell outta me.
8deny
Although the plot is really transparent action and cast made this movie look better. Acrobatic fights and shooting are nicely done, you can watch them over and over again. This is type of movie to relax after long day.I like this one and I recommend it to anyone who like well done action and tired for the day of thinking.Just sit back relax and enjoy the show. I gave it 8 out of 10
Basically, most of the actors rush their lines, and except for the two Antonios (Lochlyn Munro somewhat OK), the acting basically sucked, which means the directing also sucked.
Weak story, weak writing. Worst of all was the music.
It's also funny that the writer (Mike Mains, the worst actor in the film) wrote himself the part of having the first primary relationship in the film. The interaction between the two of them is about as exciting as that between a turtle and a rock.
The positive reviews here are a joke. It is however, an adequate film for those who want to get high and laugh at how awful this film is.
Weak story, weak writing. Worst of all was the music.
It's also funny that the writer (Mike Mains, the worst actor in the film) wrote himself the part of having the first primary relationship in the film. The interaction between the two of them is about as exciting as that between a turtle and a rock.
The positive reviews here are a joke. It is however, an adequate film for those who want to get high and laugh at how awful this film is.
High Voltage which has enough action and fight scenes to satisfy anyone who
isn't really concerned about a story. There are certain plot similarities to Don
Siegel's classic caper film Charley Varrick which starred Walter Matthau. A light
years better bit of cinema.
Antonio Sabato, Jr.'s crew decides to rob a bank and they discover the place is a laundering establishment for the Vietnamese mob headed by George Cheung. At first they try to make some amends, but Cheung ain't having it so the inevitable violent climax occurs.
Just run this one back to back with Charley Varrick and you'll know what a good story and good plot do for a film. High Voltage is for violence junkies.
Antonio Sabato, Jr.'s crew decides to rob a bank and they discover the place is a laundering establishment for the Vietnamese mob headed by George Cheung. At first they try to make some amends, but Cheung ain't having it so the inevitable violent climax occurs.
Just run this one back to back with Charley Varrick and you'll know what a good story and good plot do for a film. High Voltage is for violence junkies.
Did you know
- GoofsThe scar on Johnny's torso after the knife fight is not in the same place as it was during the fight.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Best of the Worst: High Voltage, Death Spa, and Space Mutiny (2014)
- SoundtracksTRASH GRUNGE
Composed & Produced by Steve Edwards
© 1996 Sixfeetfive Music
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- 1h 35m(95 min)
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