Rotten
Van Damme is compelling only when he takes his clothes off.
Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
Timecop
They killed his wife ten years ago. There's still time to save her.
1994 · 1h 39m · R
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Peter Hyams
Overview
In 2004, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.
Director and cast
- Peter Hyams Director
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Max Walker
- Mia Sara as Melissa Walker
- Ron Silver as Senator Aaron McComb
- Bruce McGill as Commander Eugene Matuzak
- Gloria Reuben as Fielding
- Scott Bellis as Ricky
- Jason Schombing as Atwood
- Scott Lawrence as Spota
- Kenneth Welsh as Utley
- Brent Woolsey as Shotgun
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
43%
Tomatometer
Rotten
For the most part, Hyams' lackluster direction and the repetitive quality of the action sequences squander an intriguing premise and impressive production design, leaving few moments that elicit the sort of 'Wow!' response such fare needs in order to pros
Brian Lowry, Variety
Rotten
SF specialist Peter Hyams, doubling as usual as director and cinematographer, leaves his record for mediocrity unblemished in this silly time-travel tale.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Hyams is no stranger to large-scale sci-fi, so his management of the massive sets and slightly mechanical fx is more than adequate.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
Years of tireless persistence have begun to work in Mr. Van Damme's favor. It's hard not to enjoy his energy, even if his acting gifts still leave a lot to be desired.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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