Timecop

Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 16, 1994

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 47 Ratings

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Tss5078Jun 23, 2014

It's a rare occurrence, but once in a while, a film is made that is way ahead of it's time, too far ahead of it's time, and Timecop is one of those films. Had it been made in the error of CGI, this film would have been so much better. TheIt's a rare occurrence, but once in a while, a film is made that is way ahead of it's time, too far ahead of it's time, and Timecop is one of those films. Had it been made in the error of CGI, this film would have been so much better. The story is strong, a lot stronger than the performances, and the use of some crazy special effects would have taken it over the top, but those weren't available in 1994. The result is a slightly above average film, with a really cool plot, and not much else. The story follows Max Walker (Jean-Claude Van Damme) whose job is to stop people from using illegal time travel technology, in order to change the past. Changing the past can drastically change the present, and is often abused by criminals trying to get wealth and power. One of those men is U.S. Senator McComb (Ron Silver), who has his eye on the Presidency. Walker must go back in time to stop McComb and expose him, before he can reshape the country in his own image. I love time oriented Science Fiction, as the story can take you on a magical trip all throughout history, like nothing else can. In this film, they didn't travel as much as they should have, and the technology and effects behind time travel were so basic, that it's hard to buy that this could ever work. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars and we all know that I see him as one of these brawn over brains guys, that only get work because of their looks and their fancy movies. Van Damme wasn't bad, but this is a film that had real potential, and simply using an average star, contributes to the overall sentiment of the film. Timecop is a great story, and in my opinion is something that could really work if it is re-made properly. It's not because the film is bad, it's just not a good as it should have been. If you're a Sci-Fi fan, I definitely recommend it, but if it's not your favorite genre, you might want to skip this one.… Expand

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CameSep 15, 2019

Timecop is a must watch for Jean Claude Van Damme fans and is one of Van Damme's best films (in my opinion at least). Timecop is an enjoyable and entertaining action sci fi (or sci fi action) film from the 90s that most action fans of 80s &Timecop is a must watch for Jean Claude Van Damme fans and is one of Van Damme's best films (in my opinion at least). Timecop is an enjoyable and entertaining action sci fi (or sci fi action) film from the 90s that most action fans of 80s & 90s action flicks will like. Most action scenes & effects are good. The last action scene can be dissapointing due to it taking place at night making it hard to see what's going on.… Expand

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DariusTowersDec 30, 2022

No es fácil hacer películas que toquen el tema del viaje en el tiempo. Tienen que estar bien armadas y conectar todos los elementos con precisión. Esta película lo aborda, de manera básica, pero lo aborda. Me paso con el caso de End Game,No es fácil hacer películas que toquen el tema del viaje en el tiempo. Tienen que estar bien armadas y conectar todos los elementos con precisión. Esta película lo aborda, de manera básica, pero lo aborda. Me paso con el caso de End Game, después del final de infinity war(que por cierto es muy bueno). Sentí, que establecieran lo de los viajes en el tiempo, era como la solución más fácil a todo lo bien logrado en la anterior película.
Volviendo a la peli. Está bien, Van Damme no actúa mal, hay muchos actores de acción que son medios duros para trabajar, como es el caso de la roca, terminator y el demoledor.
¿Es básica? Sí, pero cumple lo más importante. Entretener. Se deja ver y se disfruta
¿La recomendaría? No necesariamente, hay muchas mejores películas de viajes en el tiempo.
¿La volvería a ver? Si la volviesen a pasar en la tele y no tuviese nada que hacer seguro.
Otra cosa que siempre pasa, es que en la mayoría de películas de este estilo las cosas se podrían resolver más fácilmente de lo que se terminan resolviendo. Pero bueno, si fuera hecho de mi forma no existiría la propia película… Expand

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