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Soldier (1998) Reviews

Soldier (1998)
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After scripting Blade Runner and Twelve Monkeys, David Webb Peoples continued to traverse the science fiction landscape with this action-adventure directed by Paul Anderson. A prologue shows infants classified 1A and placed in an academy promoting violent militarism. Spawned in such an environment, Sgt. Todd (Kurt Russell) became a top-ranking interplanetary fighter. However, military upgrades in genetic engineering made Todd obsolete. Todd's commanding officer, Captain Church (Gary Busey), has a confrontation with West Point-trained Colonel Mekum (Jason Isaacs), who heads the new generation of genetically engineered fighters. One such warrior is Caine 607 (Jason Scott Lee), who defeats Todd and others led by Church. The trio, presumed dead, is put in a garbage ship which dumps them on the distant Arcadia 234 planet. However, Todd survives and is nursed by homesteaders Sandra (Connie Nielsen) and Mace (Sean Pertwee), while their mute son Nathan (brothers Jared and Taylor Thorne) watches. Todd is regarded with suspicion by others in the colony. But when the warrior supermen, led by Caine 607, attack the settlement, Todd turns out to be their only line of defense. The one-man army springs into action to eliminate the super squadron amid leftover props from Demolition Man, Event Horizon and other sci-fi movies. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Kurt Russell, Jason Scott Lee, (more)
Director(s):
Paul W.S. Anderson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Joshua M.

This movie has a lot of action in it. I liked that they protrained what a soldier would be like that would go through something like this. Is this the next step for our Special Forces Teams? Who knows. But I liked seeing the soldier in Kurt Russell start puttig together that there is a time to be a soldier and time not to be a soldier. I think it takes more acting skill to pull off a scene without saying anything, then it does just rambling off some lines. They had a decent cast that from the evil Colonel all the way down to the innocent wife. Good movie and I definitely recommend this movie.

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William V.

On the surface, SOLDIER is a standard-issue SF action flick, with explosions and gunfire and hand-to-hand combat. And it can be thoroughly enjoyed on that level, popcorn, Junior Mints, and all. But watch closely. There's more to it. Todd, discarded by the only family he had and wrenched from the only life he knew, struggles to make himself useful to the crash survivors on the garbage planet in the only fashion he knows. His efforts are misunderstood, and he is banished. His later one-man war against the forces sent to attack the survivor encampment is a great action sequence, but again, watch closely. He wants to redeem himself. And his fierce sense of honor drives him to fight, alone, against his brother soldiers because "a Soldier deserves a Soldier." Yes, you can hear the capital letters when that line is delivered. Sure, enjoy this movie as a simple popcorn flick. But pay close attention and you'll discover a hidden gem and a fine performance by Kurt Russell.

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John J.

This one beat out Blade Runner, in my opinion. It simply had a much better pace and was able to present a struggling colony in a way that was not overly oppressive. (You don't survive long as a pessimist in bleak situations.) Russel had a non-speaking role, and therefore it was by far one of his best. The fight scenes were rugged and realistic, not flashy and fake. The tone, pace, characters and story all together make for a surprisingly good show. (Where is this Tanhouse Gate that is mentioned in both this movie and Blade Runner?)

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Robin S.

I LOVE this Movie, Kurt Russell played this mostly silent leathal soilder role surprisingly well. I think if you liked the TV series Star Trek, The next generation. you would like this film too. I think people would be pleseantly surprised by this movie.

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TOM S.

I enjoyed it. An action genre kinda movie, but kept my interest anyway. Kurt did a pretty bang up job. Wasn't sure it was in him. The economy of dialogue was nice

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Nelson L.

A real yawner and not a very well-made movie. Quite possibly Kurt Russel was the wrong actor to play an extremely stoic character and may have lead to the failure of the movie, besides the lame plot that never caught on.

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Daniel Q.

It has a beautiful set, accompanying visuals, and benefits from a beautifully subtle and surprisingly effective performance by Kurt Russell. Sadly the movie suffers from a less then stimulating story, some questionable acting and dialogue, and enough cliches to effectively diminish it's originality. EVER WONDERED WHAT RAMBO WOULD BE LIKE IN SPACE? ... WELL WATCH AND SEE!!!

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S. Carter M.

There are bad movies that make you cringe. And then there are awesomely bad movies like Soldier. It has awesome fighting scenes as well as Connie Nielsen (who also played in Gladiator). And best of all-Kurt Russell plays an emotionless soldier. Meaning he gets paid NOT to act. For those of you who miss the good old days of really wonderfully bad action movies, sit back, grab a beer, and watch this movie!

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Ben C.

this is a good action, rental flick. It is basically a man vs machine story - one of the classic sci-fi themes.

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Bryan M.

Not too bad of a movie, worth a rent to see some decent action.

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    Joshua M.

    This movie has a lot of action in it. I liked that they protrained what a soldier would be like that would go through something like this. Is this the next step for our Special Forces Teams? Who knows. But I liked seeing the soldier in Kurt Russell start puttig together that there is a time to be a soldier and time not to be a soldier. I think it takes more acting skill to pull off a scene without saying anything, then it does just rambling off some lines. They had a decent cast that from the evil Colonel all the way down to the innocent wife. Good movie and I definitely recommend this movie.

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    William V.

    On the surface, SOLDIER is a standard-issue SF action flick, with explosions and gunfire and hand-to-hand combat. And it can be thoroughly enjoyed on that level, popcorn, Junior Mints, and all. But watch closely. There's more to it. Todd, discarded by the only family he had and wrenched from the only life he knew, struggles to make himself useful to the crash survivors on the garbage planet in the only fashion he knows. His efforts are misunderstood, and he is banished. His later one-man war against the forces sent to attack the survivor encampment is a great action sequence, but again, watch closely. He wants to redeem himself. And his fierce sense of honor drives him to fight, alone, against his brother soldiers because "a Soldier deserves a Soldier." Yes, you can hear the capital letters when that line is delivered. Sure, enjoy this movie as a simple popcorn flick. But pay close attention and you'll discover a hidden gem and a fine performance by Kurt Russell.

    Yes   |   No

     
    John J.

    This one beat out Blade Runner, in my opinion. It simply had a much better pace and was able to present a struggling colony in a way that was not overly oppressive. (You don't survive long as a pessimist in bleak situations.) Russel had a non-speaking role, and therefore it was by far one of his best. The fight scenes were rugged and realistic, not flashy and fake. The tone, pace, characters and story all together make for a surprisingly good show. (Where is this Tanhouse Gate that is mentioned in both this movie and Blade Runner?)

    Yes   |   No

     
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