This confusing, badly acted fantasy action has very little explanation and motivation. How it gained a cult following and spawned five sequels is completely beyond comprehension.
The premise feels like a 'Terminator' rip-off, and a very cheap and bad one at that. The protagonist's goal is not very clear, and neither is the antagonist's. How exactly does he turn people into zombies? Very little information is given on antagonist Whistler. What's his purpose in transforming people into zombies? To rule the world? But what good would zombies be?
Jack Deth is sent from the future to 1985 to save Hap Ashby, who will play a pivotal role in the future (sounds familiar?), but Hap's character is not exploited enough for us to fully understand why. Helen Hunt's character, Leena, is a Sarah Connor wannabe, but not effective enough, despite descent acting from Hunt. Her character simply isn't given enough to do. Just like 'Terminator', they chose a mature lead. (Tim Thomerson was 39 when portraying Jack Deth, whereas Arnold Schwarzenegger was 37 when he did 'Terminator').
'Trancers' is a B-movie in every sense of the word, with a lazy script and equally lazy directing. The make-up effects are also quite bad.
Would I watch it again? No.
The premise feels like a 'Terminator' rip-off, and a very cheap and bad one at that. The protagonist's goal is not very clear, and neither is the antagonist's. How exactly does he turn people into zombies? Very little information is given on antagonist Whistler. What's his purpose in transforming people into zombies? To rule the world? But what good would zombies be?
Jack Deth is sent from the future to 1985 to save Hap Ashby, who will play a pivotal role in the future (sounds familiar?), but Hap's character is not exploited enough for us to fully understand why. Helen Hunt's character, Leena, is a Sarah Connor wannabe, but not effective enough, despite descent acting from Hunt. Her character simply isn't given enough to do. Just like 'Terminator', they chose a mature lead. (Tim Thomerson was 39 when portraying Jack Deth, whereas Arnold Schwarzenegger was 37 when he did 'Terminator').
'Trancers' is a B-movie in every sense of the word, with a lazy script and equally lazy directing. The make-up effects are also quite bad.
Would I watch it again? No.