tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post4935277550223608239..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Universal Soldier (1992)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-66300618890197621492013-08-22T05:46:50.788-07:002013-08-22T05:46:50.788-07:00I guess being the son of a famous film director pr...I guess being the son of a famous film director probably helps your technique in filmmaking, looking forward to these films, thanks peeps! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-2158912434158865582013-08-21T10:29:51.362-07:002013-08-21T10:29:51.362-07:00I have to agree with Jack! Skip the others and che...I have to agree with Jack! Skip the others and check out Regeneration and Day of Reckoning. They almost work as their own films, so you don't necessarily have to see all the others. And he's right, they're both vastly different from each other, even they they were both done by John Hyams. He's also the sole reason they're as good as they are. The guy has a knack for making good action films. I hope he gets to hit the big leagues someday. robotGEEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355070295108163031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-13158280937417536002013-08-21T04:36:36.739-07:002013-08-21T04:36:36.739-07:00They sound cool already, will be checking them out...They sound cool already, will be checking them out soon Jack. These movies were already reuniting 80's action stars, even before The Expendables, that's what I love about them. <br /><br />Also: Expendables 3 is shaping up to be quite cool! Looking forward to it! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-23091962055577237522013-08-21T02:14:46.811-07:002013-08-21T02:14:46.811-07:00Cool, the only thing I'll warn you is that the...Cool, the only thing I'll warn you is that the tone of both sequels are quite different from the original film.<br /><br />Regeneration is kind of gritty and realistic while Day of Reckoning is really surreal and experimental.<br />Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-91730445556580428962013-08-20T07:42:41.389-07:002013-08-20T07:42:41.389-07:00Cool Jack, thanks for the info man, that's exa...Cool Jack, thanks for the info man, that's exactly what I wanted some feed back on the sequels, good to know that at least some of them are worth a watch, thanks for the heads up, I'll be checking out Reckoning and Regeneration! Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-20408905445144629422013-08-20T02:23:08.064-07:002013-08-20T02:23:08.064-07:00Franco, I know what you mean. 99.9% of DTV sequels...Franco, I know what you mean. 99.9% of DTV sequels are terrible and a complete waste of time... <br /><br />However, you really should see Regeneration and Day of Reckoning (don't worry, you don't miss anything by skipping The Return, Brothers in Arms, Unfinished Business). <br /><br />Regeneration and Reckoning are both unusually very, very good films (I'd even go so far as to say that they are better than the original film). <br /><br />Regeneration in particular is one of my favourite action films of the last ten years. Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-81110238215100370532013-08-19T04:15:10.301-07:002013-08-19T04:15:10.301-07:00robotGEEK: I agree man, it almost didn't feel ...robotGEEK: I agree man, it almost didn't feel like an Emmerich film, it actually felt kind of "edgy" for Emmerich with all the profanity, nudity and graphic violence. It would be cool to see him go back to a gritty action flick. <br /><br />Yeah, Dolph is the best Punisher (mentioned it on the review), I too love that film, I think it's vastly underrated, so dark, so depressive. <br /><br />Oh yeah, I will be purchasing I Come In Peace, I wonder why the thing with the title change though. I prefer I Come In Peace (and you leave in pieces!) Ha! Always loved that line from the movie. <br /><br />Sorry about that, I've yet to see any of the Universal Soldier sequels, they just dont "do it" for me, is their anyone that is worth a damn? Let me know! <br /><br /> Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-38681211026444414022013-08-16T19:43:51.938-07:002013-08-16T19:43:51.938-07:00I just recently caught this one recently too and i...I just recently caught this one recently too and it was great. I had forgotten how much fun it was and man, Emmerich can make a badass action film when he's not going with crazy disaster films. I wish he'd make more films like this. <br /><br />I'm sure you already know, but I have to agree. Dolph is the BEST Punisher. I'm obsessed with that film. And I Come In Peace aka Dark Angel has gotten quite the cult following lately. Shout Factory is finally releasing an official blu ray this month under it's original title of Dark Angel. I'm all over that. <br /><br />Van Damme and Lundgren had actually reunited in the second to last UNISOL film before "Day of Reckoning", "Regeneration" as well, also directed by Peter Hyams son John, who had done the last one "Day of Reckoning". <br /><br />Awesome review man. I think I'll throw this one on again for kicks. robotGEEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355070295108163031noreply@blogger.com