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Phase IV

  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
515
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Dean Cain, Brian Bosworth, and Mimi Kuzyk in Phase IV (2002)
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A reporter on the trail of a series of homicides uncovers a shady plot featuring an experimental drug.A reporter on the trail of a series of homicides uncovers a shady plot featuring an experimental drug.A reporter on the trail of a series of homicides uncovers a shady plot featuring an experimental drug.

  • Director
    • Bryan Goeres
  • Writers
    • Zani Leo
    • Jeff Hare
    • Bryan Goeres
  • Stars
    • Dean Cain
    • Brian Bosworth
    • Mimi Kuzyk
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    515
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bryan Goeres
    • Writers
      • Zani Leo
      • Jeff Hare
      • Bryan Goeres
    • Stars
      • Dean Cain
      • Brian Bosworth
      • Mimi Kuzyk
    • 10User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Simon Tate
    Brian Bosworth
    Brian Bosworth
    • Detective Steven Birnam
    Mimi Kuzyk
    Mimi Kuzyk
    • Diana Holt
    Heather Mathieson
    • Carla Tate
    Richard Donat
    Richard Donat
    • Karl Dean
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
    • Sen. Richard Karnes
    Stephen Coats
    Stephen Coats
    • Dr. Ben Roanic
    Chuck Campbell
    Chuck Campbell
    • Nathan
    Bryan J. Thomas
    • James
    • (as Brian Thomas)
    Arthur Spray
    • Chuck
    David Francis
    • Andy
    Geoff Herod
    • Jonathan
    Glen Michael Grant
    • Doug
    • (as Glen Grant)
    Trevor Probert
    • Scotty
    Hannah Sampson
    • Kaitlyn Tate
    Amy Kerr
    Amy Kerr
    • Hallie Marie Holt
    Jon K. Loverin
    • Sal
    Josh MacDonald
    Josh MacDonald
    • Peter
    • Director
      • Bryan Goeres
    • Writers
      • Zani Leo
      • Jeff Hare
      • Bryan Goeres
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    5mattgrant0405

    Comedy or Thriller??

    I can't believe anyone watched this movie!!! Three of my friends acted in it and they all got wasted............including the bad guy who got crushed in the car accident. This production helped a lot of Halifax industry people pay the bills that summer of 2001 so I have to give it at least a five. And it was hilarious that all the bad guys would ride around in one car together. That car was thrown off a condemned Ultramar gas station downtown Halifax. Right across from the Trailer Park Boys production house. Thats if anyone actually cares. Also, most of the Canadian actors have been dubbed over with Yank voices for international release. They really Honkified poor old Glenn.
    1c4436_soulsister

    Bleagh!

    It was the worst 1 and 45 mins. of my life. This movie ranks just below Futuresport, Final Encounter and Militia. Let's just hope Clubhouse keeps him from making anymore turkeys such as this movie. I wouldn't recommend this moving to someone that I hated! The plot had more holes than Swiss cheese. First he's walking around in a cast, now he's not. He can jump through fire, leap over cars but he can still get around. Yeah right.

    I too, do not understand the positive reviews of this movie. It was just full of lousy writing, lousy editing, and lousy acting. Dean Cain tries to summon up enough enthusiasm for this lousy movie, but deep down, I think he's seeing the paycheck at the end of the tunnel.
    5lastliberal

    Screw humanity!

    One of my guilty pleasures is The Marine. Not a great movie, but fun nonetheless. This is not The Marine, as Heather Mathieson is no Kelly Carlson. Dean Cain is certainly no John Cena either, but he did give a credible performance as an ex-jock (and Navy Seal) who was now a journalism student working on a college paper when his lifelong buddy dies.

    Conspiracy theorists would have a field day with this film about a cure for AIDS that is covered up by multiple deaths so the pharmaceutical companies can go on looking for cures and selling pills.

    There are some exciting car chases and crashes, lots of killings, some good explosions, and bad guys galore. Cain is all alone in fighting them all off to find the truth and save his family.

    Oh, have some popcorn and enjoy.
    7BigGuy

    Better than expected

    This seemed like pretty standard B-movie fare when I decided to see it. Dean Cain and Brian Bosworth pretty much guarantee a mediocre movie at best. But I was a bit surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie. I am not saying this is a great movie or a must see, but I did enjoy watching it.

    The premise is kind of standard, guy's best friend does something to get into trouble with the really powerful bad guys. So this guy ends up having to defeat the bad guys. Dean Cain plays the hero and does a fairly good job. Brian Bosworth is the head thug and was quite surprising. As an actor he has come a long way (although he did start way behind so that isn't saying too much).

    Anyway, if you are into this kind of movie, you might just enjoy it. If you don't like this particular genre, the best steer clear, because while it is fairly good, it won't win any converts.
    3ibezdechi

    A new twist on an evil scientist vs. the world type of plot.

    A new spin of your typical evil scientist movie who want to take over the world type of story which it introduces the concept of an evil pharmaceutical company who has a cure for AIDS but makes more money not releasing the cure so people are not cured. An incredibly and irresponsibly bad and predictable sophomoric script in this movie starring Dean Cain and Brain Bosworth actually has you wanting to see more just to see how bad and predictable it can get. Dean Cain is severely beaten up by four hooligans, yet his wife and child in tow approach him after the fight inquiring, "Are you OK?" From the white haired United States Senator, the black leather wearing hooligans, the nerdy scientist the characters throughout the movie are very TV movie like are stereotypical and uncompelling. The plot introduces many twists and turns which in the end are unresolved. The spectacular panoramic views of a craggy Halifax, Nova Scotia coast momentarily divert your attention from the incredulity of the plot.

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    • Trivia
      The Police Car is a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
    • Goofs
      A shot from backseat of the van looking forward to the driver shows a Nova Scotian vehicle safety inspection sticker. The movie is set in Maine.
    • Quotes

      Senator Karnes: "Phase IV" is the state of mind we all live in this world. We buy everything that's advertised to us, and we believe exactly what the media tells us.

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La última fase
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • American Cinema Independent
      • Equinox Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
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