Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 21, 2005
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DoesitmatterNov 8, 2008
It was loosely based on the game, had some gore, some action, some good (and bad) acting, and a first-person scene! In other words :it's the best game adaption since... EVER!!!
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EliteF50Nov 28, 2010
Sure it wasn't 100% faithful to the game, but DOOM is a damn fine movie. I loved every moment of it. One of my favourites parts about the film was Dwayne Johnson. He gave a wonderful performance as Sarge. He was very creepy, authoritative andSure it wasn't 100% faithful to the game, but DOOM is a damn fine movie. I loved every moment of it. One of my favourites parts about the film was Dwayne Johnson. He gave a wonderful performance as Sarge. He was very creepy, authoritative and menacing. This is one of the most underrated movies of all time. My real rating would be an 9, but I'm giving it a 10 in order to boost the incredibly low 6.3 it currently has. Expand
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TheQuietGamerJul 1, 2016
It actually has surprisingly little to do with the video game(s) it's supposedly based on. It trades the demons in for mutants and lone wolf protagonist for a team of space marines. The only similarities are that it takes place on mars in aIt actually has surprisingly little to do with the video game(s) it's supposedly based on. It trades the demons in for mutants and lone wolf protagonist for a team of space marines. The only similarities are that it takes place on mars in a facility visually reminiscent of Doom 3. To be honest it has more in common with Aliens.

Does any of this make it a bad film? No, not really. I mean, don't get me wrong, this is far from the most intelligent sci-fi movie there. It's definitely filled to the brim with cheese at times, but I still found myself having a lot of fun with this campy, action-horror flick.

Admittedly it's not that hard to think that we could've had a pretty great Aliens rip-off had the doubled down more on the horror and left the cheesier moments out. In typical video game movie fashion we get elements thrown in meant specifically for the teenage gaming crowd.

There's a scene of gratuitous nudity and the dialog is far from Shakespearean. Mix that in with moments of intentionally goofy humor and you have a movie that doesn't always take itself seriously. There's also Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's super over-the-top performance. However when it's firing on all cylinders and focusing on the great cast shooting up monsters in dark corridors it's hard to not enjoy yourself.

The action itself is mostly well done. It gets a little too over-the-top at times with the way it occasionally sends it's character careening through the air in an unintentionally comical fashion, but it's suitably gory and can get pretty tense in that special action movie way. There's a sequence in the movie that takes place in first-person as a throwback to the games that's just awesome.

While an extra dose of seriousness would have gone a long way, Doom is a pretty great movie. While the actual plot has little to do with the games, there are enough references to satisfy fans. Saying it's not as terrible as other video game movies isn't really saying much. However even when viewed outside of the video game movie spectrum it's still pretty great in it's own ways. The horror angle, while underutilized, did help give it a more serious tone to keep viewers invested longer. Not to mention it's got great action and a (mostly) stellar cast. Video game movies are rarely worth watching, but this one proves to be one of those rare exceptions to the rule. So long as you can put up with some camp and cheese that is.
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Khunter4382Jun 1, 2011
I enjoyed this film! While a harsh critic of the sci-fi genre (my favorite), I tried not to take this film too seriously and tried to place myself within it's target audience. Oddly enough, this is one of Johnson's better roles and Urban doesI enjoyed this film! While a harsh critic of the sci-fi genre (my favorite), I tried not to take this film too seriously and tried to place myself within it's target audience. Oddly enough, this is one of Johnson's better roles and Urban does a fine job as well. I was totally convinced in each character and I loved the the Olduvai setting. Perhaps one of the best video game to film conversions I've seen. Expand
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10
DMuga1Oct 8, 2007
Hahah, this movie rocked. Its got a nice lil plot and some awsome action. Coulda been waaaaaaay more developed, but I think its simplicity is what made it so fun to watch, and I liked the FPS scene.
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AlexR.May 20, 2007
Aside from an awful first person scene that drags on for FAR too long, this film is a pretty taught, nicely paced monster film. Much better than 'Resident Evil' and most other zombie films, for that matter. No... Not as good as Aliens.
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kharaghNov 2, 2005
This movie was good enough!
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10
JohnR.Nov 7, 2005
Sorry you didn't like it John D. but to me everything you were asking for was delivered in the movie. And if you started laughing at the end it may be because you really did like it. I laughed at the end as well but because I was Sorry you didn't like it John D. but to me everything you were asking for was delivered in the movie. And if you started laughing at the end it may be because you really did like it. I laughed at the end as well but because I was satisfied with the experience. Expand
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JohnA.Nov 7, 2005
It drives me crazy.. people that give 0 - 2 scores finish up by saying wait to watch it on DVD. If you are recommending people see the movie then why the low scores. If this genre isn't your cup of tea then you shouldn't be rating It drives me crazy.. people that give 0 - 2 scores finish up by saying wait to watch it on DVD. If you are recommending people see the movie then why the low scores. If this genre isn't your cup of tea then you shouldn't be rating it at all...thats why I dont rate movies like North Country or Elizabethtown. Expand
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JoeD.Oct 22, 2005
A recent NY Times review called this movie "really just a formulaic shoot'em-up, with dead bodies amassing on the floor of an underground Martian laboratory". Wasn't that most of what the game itself was? For those looking for a A recent NY Times review called this movie "really just a formulaic shoot'em-up, with dead bodies amassing on the floor of an underground Martian laboratory". Wasn't that most of what the game itself was? For those looking for a best picture nominee, don't waste your time with this movie; however that was clearly not its intention. This movie was made as a tribute to the grandaddy of one of the most popular game genres of all time, first person shooters, and Doom the game has been copied and mimicked in games more than Star Wars has in movies. So for those critics that watched this movie expecting an Oscar-worthy performance from the rock, try first looking at the source of this movie, the game itself, which was exactly what every FPS fan loved, and exactly what you'll find in this movie, nothing but a shoot 'em up. By the way I personally think Karl Urban did a great job in this movie, and my personal complaint would be that he should have taken more of a larger role in the script of the movie. If you are looking for a real heartwarming movie, this is a tribute to a gory video game; if you are looking for a recreation of a video game, this is limited by the fact that it is just a movie. With the understanding of the difficulties the director had in this balancing act, I was still very much entertained and would recommend it to any FPS fan. Expand
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lukekOct 24, 2005
It was way better then i expected i thought it was going to be just a first person view which i didnt realy care for and it turned out to be better then the game, even a bit longer lol.
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RyanF.Oct 5, 2006
This movie is the best, what is wrong with you guys?
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KeenanSMay 30, 2009
I didn't hate this film, but I don't blame anyone who does. This film was only really likable because it was so bad it was funny and had a few decent action scenes to boot. I played the game, and doesn't capture the spirit of I didn't hate this film, but I don't blame anyone who does. This film was only really likable because it was so bad it was funny and had a few decent action scenes to boot. I played the game, and doesn't capture the spirit of it, but it's a fun bad film to watch. Expand
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WalterR.Nov 7, 2005
Take it for what it is. A monster bashing flick much like 80's the thing. Great special effects and that little sequence toward the end brought back memories of terrifying monsters jumping from every corner in the game. Overall the Take it for what it is. A monster bashing flick much like 80's the thing. Great special effects and that little sequence toward the end brought back memories of terrifying monsters jumping from every corner in the game. Overall the movie did a good job at staying true to the games. I loved it. Expand
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NunianVonFuchNov 9, 2005
Brilliant! Best Rock movie, best game-to-film film, Best movie set on mars, its great! Left a smile on my face for about an hour after the movie!
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K4v1M3HT4Oct 19, 2005
This film was fantastic. I was able to see a prescreening. This is much better than tomb raider, without the hot chick.
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10
JJReyesOct 21, 2005
The beginning was pretty slow, but it soon became interesting later in the movie when they went to search for the scientists. The action sequences were all superb and random jokes keep the movie going. Also.... BFG owns.
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10
BobD.Oct 20, 2005
kicked ass loved this movie go see it now. great action
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10
JohnPdiddyOct 21, 2005
This movie rocks ! With all the crummy critics basing this, it may not get the recognition it deserves. Makes a perfect start to a new movie franchise. Did everyone gripe about the inconsistencies in the Alien series with a creature that can This movie rocks ! With all the crummy critics basing this, it may not get the recognition it deserves. Makes a perfect start to a new movie franchise. Did everyone gripe about the inconsistencies in the Alien series with a creature that can grow from an egg to a massive monster within less than a day ? Bugger Ebert.... go watch this and get your friends on board too. Expand
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CharlesD.Oct 22, 2005
Great Video Game based movie! What did you critics expected from movie based on a video game about killing hundreds of monsters? Great plot or character development? gfy, this movie rocks!
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TerryD.Oct 23, 2005
Good, mindless fun. If you haven't played Doom then you might be going "Whaaaa?", but just sit back and go with it. This is comic book stuff.
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ChazD.Oct 24, 2005
Blast of a film, exactly what I expected and I wasnt disappointed, great job of changing the story around and still giving the DOOM fans what they wanted, lots of action, great gore and the Rock kicking all kinds all over the place.....loved Blast of a film, exactly what I expected and I wasnt disappointed, great job of changing the story around and still giving the DOOM fans what they wanted, lots of action, great gore and the Rock kicking all kinds all over the place.....loved this flick and its definitely up there with some of my favorite action movies of all time. Expand
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WongitOct 24, 2005
Im a fan but not a big fan of the Doom videogames. I went into the movie not expecting a whole lot but in the end this movie impressed me. It was fun, funny, exciting and a above average story. the rock threw me off, he was much cooler then Im a fan but not a big fan of the Doom videogames. I went into the movie not expecting a whole lot but in the end this movie impressed me. It was fun, funny, exciting and a above average story. the rock threw me off, he was much cooler then i thought. The first person view is what did it for me, that was very original and very entertaining. Hope theres a sequel, cuz according ot sources their thinking of one. Expand
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DeviantH.Oct 25, 2005
Its doom, therefor it is uber, the weapons and toys reminded me so much of the game, which by the way I have played through more then once, this game obviously isnt for everyone, mainly cause its the very first "tunnel shooter" movie, which Its doom, therefor it is uber, the weapons and toys reminded me so much of the game, which by the way I have played through more then once, this game obviously isnt for everyone, mainly cause its the very first "tunnel shooter" movie, which i find just great, I love the creatures and the way they worked it all in with a virus instead of demons from hell but still got the same effect. Expand
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WarmongerOct 25, 2005
Obviously this movie has a target audience....people who play or at least appreciate first person shooter video games! and as a result of this, I really enjoyed this film. It has great atmosphere (much like the game I might add) and an Obviously this movie has a target audience....people who play or at least appreciate first person shooter video games! and as a result of this, I really enjoyed this film. It has great atmosphere (much like the game I might add) and an interesting storyline.....no it's not exactly like Doom3 but it does have enough similarities to correlate, and keep it interesting. I thought it was a very good adaptation of the Doom3 game..... bring on Quake!!! Expand
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StuartB.Apr 14, 2006
I love this DVD so much that when the game come's out i will buy it and tell all of my friend's too buy it to thank you for making the DVD.
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WilliamT.Nov 9, 2007
A fun film. Yes the acting sucks. The plot is pretty much non-existent. The Rock looks like he's pondering some great mystery of life while simply telling his men to watch their backs. But it's all in good fun. If you take this A fun film. Yes the acting sucks. The plot is pretty much non-existent. The Rock looks like he's pondering some great mystery of life while simply telling his men to watch their backs. But it's all in good fun. If you take this movie seriously, you won't enjoy it. If you are having a guys night out, with pizza, video games and beer, no chicks in sight then this is perfect. Watch Doom to enjoy it, not to dumb it down. Expand
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AlecR.Feb 28, 2007
Ok, I actually sat down and enjoyed this movie, instead of finding everything I could to sya this movie sucked. Which it didn't. I had known for a long time it wasn't going to follow the games storyline. While the game is really Ok, I actually sat down and enjoyed this movie, instead of finding everything I could to sya this movie sucked. Which it didn't. I had known for a long time it wasn't going to follow the games storyline. While the game is really good, my question for the game is, What Storyline? I go to the movies not to be absorbed or to see a love movie, but to get away from life every once and awhile. This movie was really good for a middle budget film. Sit down and enjoy a film people, don't find everything you can to say a film is bad. Expand
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alienloverNov 5, 2008
Man! If you want to see a alien movie, watch this one. Don't waste time with AVP or AVP:R they both blow! This movie worked as an action/thriller/horror/monster/alien movie!! Damn it was even better than RE.
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MtDumdumNov 5, 2008
Doesn't break any new grounds, but it breaks enough old ones to keep us coming back for more!
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JimmiANov 13, 2005
This film is not based on the game serie Doom. And I wonder why they involved Doom in film at all. Despite thats it is a good action film. go and look at it, but not expect a Doom movie, expect a good action film.
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mobiusNov 14, 2005
Not bad at all?. As a rule all game to film movies never realy get good scores, but if you like films like Wing commander ,resident evil, final fantasy, tomb raider and mortal kombat then you will enjoy this. Remember the days when film to Not bad at all?. As a rule all game to film movies never realy get good scores, but if you like films like Wing commander ,resident evil, final fantasy, tomb raider and mortal kombat then you will enjoy this. Remember the days when film to game games where always very poor then as we entered the 21st centuary they got much better like aliens vs predator, medal of honour ,call of duty ,peter jackons king kong,lord of the rings return of the king. what goes around comes around. Expand
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BrandonL.Nov 23, 2005
I am a huge Doom fan and when I got sneak preview passes to see this, I was excited. After the movie ended, I was in dead shock and wondered one thing: What happened? There are barely any monsters, let alone any variety of monsters. There I am a huge Doom fan and when I got sneak preview passes to see this, I was excited. After the movie ended, I was in dead shock and wondered one thing: What happened? There are barely any monsters, let alone any variety of monsters. There are barely any of the cool weapons from the game and well, it was just dissapointing. Die-hard fans, like myself, might give it a 10, but Doom is an 8. Expand
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JokR.Nov 3, 2005
Not so bad, not at all. I was expecting somthing like alien vs. predator, but this is much better, If you like sci-fi and have played doom, then you will like this movie. Of course it could be better, but still... very nice :)
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XeternityXNov 4, 2005
A little romp through a classic video game. As a movie it is bleh. But the movie stays very true to the game, and if you view it in that sense, you will enjoy it. 7
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JasonHNov 9, 2005
Most of those criticizing this movie are uptight elitists. The movie is no masterpiece, but it is plenty of fun to watch.
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WillM.Dec 1, 2005
It was good for what it was - a weak plot pulp fiction-ish shoot 'em up. I don't know why people even bothered to look at critics' opinions for this, they are all full of crap anyway.
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CarlP.Oct 22, 2005
Wow! This movie was Excellent. Considering what they had to go on, it was perfect. It was no LOTR or American Beauty, but hey! It was based on a computer game! What did you expect? Tons of gore, sweet action... more gore. If you liked Wow! This movie was Excellent. Considering what they had to go on, it was perfect. It was no LOTR or American Beauty, but hey! It was based on a computer game! What did you expect? Tons of gore, sweet action... more gore. If you liked Starship Troopers or Fifth Element you will like Doom. Expand
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KeeganBOct 24, 2005
I went to this movie not expecting much, I expected the rock to be corny, but he wasn't. I ended loving the movie except one small part but that didn't ruin it all for me. The story line was changed from the origional doom but that I went to this movie not expecting much, I expected the rock to be corny, but he wasn't. I ended loving the movie except one small part but that didn't ruin it all for me. The story line was changed from the origional doom but that was ok if they make a sequal it may include hell. I hope they do make a sequal because for a movie based off a game this was pretty damn good. This movie is for people who loved the game and just want to see the BFG in action and some imps get wasted, and if you love science fiction you should like this movie as well. Don't go to this movie expecting it to be the greatest thing since sliced bread because lets face it, it is Doom after all what can really be added all the game was is you agains an uncountable amout of monsters. I think they did a good job they get an 8/10 from me. Expand
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KashiK.Jan 18, 2006
This is one of the greatest movies i have ever seen in my entire life! The action is intense, the movie is so suspenseful, and the First Person View part is the best. 10 all the way.
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Mr.MysteriousNov 2, 2008
Not based off the game, but thats ok. If there was only one space marine wiping out millions of creatures it woldn't be much fun (more like "WTF") but when you get a team it's less preposterous. and I don't care if they are Not based off the game, but thats ok. If there was only one space marine wiping out millions of creatures it woldn't be much fun (more like "WTF") but when you get a team it's less preposterous. and I don't care if they are aliens instead of hell creatures, they're hellish enough to work! Expand
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MaxSNov 5, 2008
Gosh this sucked! NOT!! I loved this movie, yeah it's a bit cliched but that doesn't bother me (as can be seen from my rating) The plot is a bit non-existant, but when compared with the plots from other game based movies (Resident Gosh this sucked! NOT!! I loved this movie, yeah it's a bit cliched but that doesn't bother me (as can be seen from my rating) The plot is a bit non-existant, but when compared with the plots from other game based movies (Resident Evil, Hitman, Max Payne, and Alone in the Dark mostly) This has the bigget plot of them all. Expand
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M_AlexJul 7, 2012
A bulk of the criticism this movie received pertained to the fact that it differed from the game. And that's true. However, games have a completely different premise than movies, and trying to fit everything from a game into a movie alwaysA bulk of the criticism this movie received pertained to the fact that it differed from the game. And that's true. However, games have a completely different premise than movies, and trying to fit everything from a game into a movie always failed miserably. This was such an extensive point of criticism, that i believe that the only way to satisfy some people would be putting a camera in front of a computer and playing through the whole game. (Actually, you can find such things on forums).

Movie-wise, it actually is everything you' expect from a action/science-fiction/horror feature. Action-packed, it omits any tedious and longish elements. It also does not go into attempting to cram every element of the game into it, a bane of a lot of game-based movies. Its not a masterpiece of intellectual cinema, but it never was supposed to be. in its own class its very good. It entertains you, and does not fall into self-parody or silliness. And the FPS scene was awesome.
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TokyochuchuOct 16, 2012
I think everybody has at least one 'guilty pleasure' movie. You know, the type of movie that deep down you know is crap, C-list shlock but can't help loving anyway. Doom is that movie for me. The combination of the Mars location, hoards ofI think everybody has at least one 'guilty pleasure' movie. You know, the type of movie that deep down you know is crap, C-list shlock but can't help loving anyway. Doom is that movie for me. The combination of the Mars location, hoards of zombies, heavily armed marines and a bad-ass end fight just pushes my buttons in an undeniably pleasant way. Would I seriously recommend Doom to other movie fans? Not a chance in hell... But I myself think it rocks! Expand
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Solo_Guy97Mar 24, 2014
This movie is in my opinion a rather good movie. Yes it's a tad bit of your standard alien shoot-em up themed movie but it's still a decent film. They did a fantastic job making the set and characters look good! It ended in my opinion aThis movie is in my opinion a rather good movie. Yes it's a tad bit of your standard alien shoot-em up themed movie but it's still a decent film. They did a fantastic job making the set and characters look good! It ended in my opinion a little bit poorly but hey, doesn't every movie have at least a few weak points? Expand
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Meth-dudeMay 17, 2015
I'm not a big fan of movies based on video games but this one was not that bad.There was a lot of action and the acting was okay but, the horrible CGI monsters and the "game" kind of scene were the worst parts.
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alexandreaNov 26, 2021
It has a first person scene that is quite awesome. The movie is popcorn ride from start to finish
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your_grampaJan 12, 2018
This movie has good action, an awesome first person scene, and it's an overall decent movie. I'll admit it's not the best movie out there.
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Fire_CharizardAug 18, 2018
Awesome cheesy horror flick ! Defo worth a watch for the laughs and the thrills !
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crazeejayNov 11, 2019
a good cheesy movie, that in some ways may not have alot of source material influence but is WAY BETTER than DOOM Annihilation.

At least this movie sort of has a DOOM guy/ Slayer
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SpacemanGaryFeb 26, 2020
Underrated video game/action movie, unfairly maligned but way ahead of its time with the first person scenes. Now they have whole movies that do that. If it was released now it would be a huge hit, especially given the rock's star power, heUnderrated video game/action movie, unfairly maligned but way ahead of its time with the first person scenes. Now they have whole movies that do that. If it was released now it would be a huge hit, especially given the rock's star power, he was still relatively unknown in 2005. Still hopeful we get a sequel, not a dreadful "soft reboot" like farce awakens Expand
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Toasty87Jul 11, 2020
My first ever HD-DVD enjoyed it then and enjoy it now the acting could be better though.
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CipherzGamingYTDec 1, 2020
OK, first off, say what ya want about this movie being "trash", but I somehow thought it was actually pretty good. let's talk about the story for a short segment:

"Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility
OK, first off, say what ya want about this movie being "trash", but I somehow thought it was actually pretty good. let's talk about the story for a short segment:

"Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines." Credit to Fear: The Home of Horror on YouTube.

So, basically, Marines are sent in to investigate an anomaly of unknown origin, that basically turns out to be hostile aliens that just want to kill. Where have I heard that before? Then, the marines get slaughtered off, 1 by 1, until there's only Karl Urban and The Rock... Not bad, If I do say so myself!

I'll tell you what though, the segment where John "Reaper" Grimm, (Karl Urban), gets injected with C24 and proceeds with a whole FPS scene and gore? Hell yeah! The fight against The Rock was also pretty damn good. My favorite lines were probably: "I'm taking a **** you **** gimp." "I'm not supposed to die!" and finally "As The Kid said, Go to Hell." Overall, this movie gets more **** then it really needs. Personally, critics were a little too harsh on this one, but I will admit, why am I giving it a 7? It's still a good movie, but a lot of the time... it suffers from no character development or a basic script. Thank you for reading my review, and as The Kid said, "Go to Hell."
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PtipanaSep 6, 2022
It is a very good movie that I enjoied watching............................
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quittit1Aug 13, 2023
Was it great? No. Was it good? Well it was better than I thought it would be. Could have been better if they didn’t shoehorn the rock into the movie
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