Rick Jacobson Movies
- 2009
- R
A sex-bomb, a psycho-slut, and a stripper find their attempt to extort a powerful underworld kingpin spiraling out of control in this outrageous homage to the exploitation films of yesteryear. They thought it was a foolproof plan, but these three bad girls are about to just how bad things can get when the truth comes out, allegiances start to shift, and other desperate criminals attempt to muscle in on the take. Later, the stakes are raised when it's revealed that the entire plan was a set-up. With the fate of the world resting in their not-so-delicate hands, these three violent beauties are about to discover that everything they thought they knew about the job is wrong, and that their may be an extraterrestrial invader lurking in their midst. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Julia Voth, Erin Cummings, (more)
- 2008
Snappy dialogue and a noir shadow color this stylish drama about a woman lawyer who crosses to the wrong side of the law. With the help of three criminals she successfully defended, she creates and markets an opium-like drug that will earn her money and get her revenge. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kate del Castillo, Art La Fleur, (more)
- 2000
In the second episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' own "Ring Trilogy," Xena (Lucy Lawless) recalls the creation of the powerful Rheingold ring and the "birth" of the Norse monster Grinhilda. Upon finally killing the monster, Xena discovers that she has actually destroyed Grinhilda's son, Grindl, and that her old nemesis is just as dangerously alive as ever. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) grows closer to the enigmatic Brunnhilda (Brittney Powell), who holds a secret that will determine the outcome of this adventure. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Still traveling through Africa, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) set upon the task of rescuing Joxer's son, Virgil (William Gregory Lee). It seems that the poor boy has fallen into the clutches of the Djindar tribe, who have a nasty habit of feasting upon their captives. All the while, Gabrielle continues to grieve over the accidental killing she committed in the previous episode "Legacy." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Thawed out from the block of ice that has imprisoned them for 25 years, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) embark upon a search for Xena's daughter, Eve. Alas, the world that Xena and Gabrielle once knew has changed, and not for the better. For one thing, the land is in the thrall of war god Ares (Kevin Smith) and his current lover -- warrior princess Livia (Adrienne Wilkinson), the Bitch of Rome. William Gregory Lee makes his first series appearance as Virgil, the son of wannabe warrior Joxer (Ted Raimi) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Xena (Lucy Lawless) squares off against the Olympian gods in a battle to the death, with the survival of both sides in the balance. At the same time, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) swears to avenge the death of Joxer (Ted Raimi) at the hands of Xena's daughter, Eve, and never mind that Eve has cast off her evil former identity as Livia, the Bitch of Rome. And Gabrielle's own departed daughter, Hope, makes an appearance -- in a manner of speaking. This was the final episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' fifth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 2000
Evil robots, gratuitous explosions, and babes in silver lame bikinis. Set in 2525 after robots called Bailles have forced Earth's human population to retreat underground, a duo of nubile warriors fight their mechanical oppressors. Sarge (Victoria Pratt) and Hel (Gina Torres), who can communicate with a mysterious voice in her jaw, stumble upon Cleopatra (Jennifer Sky), a valley girl/exotic dancer from 2001 who slipped into a coma after a botched boob job. The three join forces and fight the robots. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Gina Torres, Victoria Pratt, (more)
- 1999
Hans Christian Andersen collides head-on with Hercules: The Legendary Journeys in this episode. Discord (Meighan Desmond) tricks Nautica (Andrea Dotchin), the mermaid daughter of sea god Triton (Bruce Hopkins), into giving up her fish tail in exchange for legs. Upon assuming human form, Nautica falls in love with Iolaus II (Michael Hurst). Unfortunately, unless Nautica returns to the sea for an arranged marriage, all Grecian waters will permanently freeze over. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1999
Still in the faraway land of Chin, Xena (Lucy Lawless) struggles to master the beneficial powers of her late spiritual mentor, Lao Ma. Meanwhile, the despotic warlord Khan and his 100,000 warriors prepare to conquer the land. In her efforts to stop Khan, Xena finds out that her enemy has an unfair advantage, manifested in the evil sibling spirits Pao Ssu (Marie Matiko) and Ming T'ien (Daniel Sing), the latter wraith better known as the hideous Green Dragon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
Relaxing from previous skirmishes in the town of Spamona, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) finds times to train a new mare, Amarice (Jennifer Sky) falls in love with Joxer's new friend Arman (Mfundo Morrison), and Joxer (Ted Raimi) begins getting sentimental over Gabrielle. But there's no rest for Xena (Lucy Lawless), who must brace herself for a showdown with war lord Darcon (David Te Rare). Only one problem: Xena is now pregnant -- and she has no idea how it happened. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
Mavicam (Jenya Lano), the top warrior and current lover of Ares (Kevin Smith), is anxious to prove worthy of being the War God's second-in-command. Obligingly, Ares sends Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) into another realm, there to engage in mortal combat with Mavicam. But the match is not as weighted in Xena's favor as it seems: She and the pacifistic Gabrielle are forced to share the same body, with one of the ladies materializing during the daytime, one at night. Since Mavicam is not so handicapped, it looks as though she will emerge victorious -- until her ego gets the better of her. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1999
During their Indian odyssey, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) rescue a widow from being sacrificed on her late husband's funeral pyre. As a reward, Xena's soul is transported into a Karmic future. Here she comes face to face with her old nemesis, the evil shamaness Alti (Claire Stansfield) -- who, once again, conjures up her prophecy that Xena and Gabrielle will both be crucified. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
In this thriller, an innocent-seeming virtual affair on the Internet proves a dangerous proposition for a man and his family when his ex-paramour turns out to be a psycho. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jeff Trachta
When terrorists hijack an airborne passenger jet containing the Vice President of the United States and a devastating amount of poison gas, it's up to an expert hostage negotiator to save the day. A veteran of the Gulf War, he has developed numerous skills for dealing with enemies such as these. Highly derivative of such big-league actioners as The Rock, Air Force One and Executive Decision, this low-budget knock-off does have a few well-done action scenes. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Dudikoff, Paul Winfield, (more)
- 1998
Xena (Lucy Lawless) and a small band of Greek soldiers have sworn to make a stand against rival Roman warriors Caesar (Karl Urban) and Pompey (Jeremy Callaghan). It is not that the two "noble" Romans have buried their own hatchet; it is simply that their civil war threatens to spill over into, and ultimately destroy, Greece. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) is ridden with guilt over her participation in a battle that will cost thousands of lives for the sake of a single village. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1998
Solemnly declaring "there's no defense for what I did," Xena (Lucy Lawless) assumes full responsibility for the death of a young woman and allows herself to be arrested. Tried and convicted of murder, she is shipped off to the hellish Shark Island Prison. Meanwhile, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) tries to ferret out the true story behind Xena's self-sacrifice -- and in so doing puts her own life in jeopardy (again). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1998
My Fair Lady gets the Hercules treatment in this episode, in which Lacey Kohl returns as vulgar and voracious exotic dancer Cupcake. Purportedly out of the goodness of his heart, "King of Thieves" Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) offers to transform Cupcake into a proper lady, so that she can impersonate a princess and win the heart of handsome Prince Alexandros (Mark Rafferty). Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) suspects that Autolycus has an ulterior motive -- and indeed he does, in the form of the priceless Sapphire of Antioch. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, (more)
- 1998
In the concluding episode of Xena: Warrior Princess' third-season finale, Gabrielle's evil-incarnate daughter, Hope, has been reborn -- in the form of Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) herself. Hope then conspires with Ares (Kevin Smith) to create a race of superbeings to take over the world. It is up to Xena and the real Gabrielle to destroy Hope -- but will Gabrielle be destroyed in the process? This is the first of several Xena season-ending cliffhangers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Renee O'Connor, Hudson Leick, (more)
- 1998
Vince Connors (Michael Dudikoff) is an Air Force test pilot who has been helping to perfect the Mach 2 fighting jet, a state-of-the-art weapon which incorporates special stealth technology which makes the plane invisible to both radar and the human eye. However, a band of Libyan terrorists have somehow gotten wind of the new jet, and in a daring raid they steal the Mach 2. Connors and his partner Jannick (Gary Hudson) are quickly sent on a secret emergency mission to recover the Mach 2, where Connors discovers that the terrorists are not his only enemies. Black Thunder also features Frederic Forrest, Nancy Valen, and Richard Norton. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1997
Xena (Lucy Lawless) once again faces destruction at the hands of war god Ares (Kevin Smith), who has formed a new and powerful army under warlord, Agathon (Jonno Roberts). With no other options, Xena and Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) must forge their own ragtag army, consisting of four condemned prisoners. Unfortunately, Ares has a distinct and dangerous advantage: newly forged armor and weapons that render Ares and his minions all but invulnerable. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, (more)
- 1996
In this moving drama, a writer assists a book editor in searching a remote mountain town for her birth parents and in so doing finds healing for herself too. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Terry Farrell, Jim Davidson, (more)
Originally titled Bloodfist VIII: Trained to Kill, but released as Hard Way Out, this low-budget, martial arts actioner was filmed entirely in Ireland. It is the story of a quiet high school math teacher whose milque-toast demeanor masked a secret profession as a CIA agent that for 15 years took him away on "business trips." In his new guise, the teacher (Don "the Dragon" Wilson) spends his free time trying to get closer to his 18-year-old son. Unfortunately, his secrets are exposed when renegade agents decide it's time to "eliminate" him. With only his hands, feet, and superior knowledge of martial arts, the instructor is forced to defend himself and his son from certain death. The film's climactic fight is a battle to the death aboard a ship. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Jillian McWhirter, (more)
- 1995
C. Thomas Howell stars in this sci-fi tale of a man who is disturbed to discover that no one recognizes him, save for cretinous members of the government, who want his existence erased completely. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide
- 1995
- R
In this combination action-horror movie, a kick-boxing vampire hunter (Don "The Dragon" Wilson) takes on various Los Angeles-based bloodsuckers and ends up pursued by their brethren and the police. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Don "The Dragon" Wilson
- 1995
In this sci-fi drama, eight deep-space astronauts awaken from a century of suspended animation to discover that the human race no longer exists. To make things worse, someone or something has murdered their captain. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alan Rachins, Emma Samms, (more)
