Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009)
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stormystag43 said:Is this new one even worth watching? The first part was an absolute masterpiece.
Look... it’s not quite hitting the heights of the first one, but it’s miles better than the sequel, or anything Steven Seagal has filmed backwards in the last ten years.👍 Honestly, this one caught me off guard... especially for a B-movie. The cinematography is top-tier and the directing holds up too. It’s shot beautifully, and the action scenes are just raw and brutal—plus, there are plenty of them. Especially toward the end; those last 30 minutes are non-stop carnage. Jean-Claude Van Damme basically does whatever he wants here LOL. The plot isn't exactly groundbreaking—it's a standard search-and-destroy setup—but that matters less than the action anyway. Dolph Lundgren has a pretty small role (he doesn't show up until about the 50-minute mark), and he almost feels unnecessary, but man, he gets absolutely wrecked, just like in the first movie. He managed to outshine Van Damme even with that limited screen time. The locations feel a bit cheap since everything happens in abandoned, crumbling buildings, but since the story takes place in a wasteland like Chernobyl, it actually fits the vibe perfectly. Plus, like I said, the solid photography really pulls the whole thing together.
So far, I've seen a bunch of positive reviews online calling this movie a fun B-movie... here's one of them (full review is at the link), so take a look if you're interested.😉👍
Universal Soldier: Regeneration Review
Lundgren's character Andrew Scott might be experiencing déjà vu, but viewers familiar with the Universal Soldier franchise will find something remarkably different in Director John Hyams Universal Soldier : Regeneration takes this exhausted franchise in a totally fresh direction, breathing new life into the whole thing. It’s a slick, tight, and high-octane ride that actually delivers.It’s all wrapped up in a direct-to-video package. Even though the plot is pretty straightforward and predictable on the surface, Universal Soldier : Regeneration keeps a few secrets and surprises tucked neatly away for The film's second half and RELENTLESS Final Act , and while The run-and-gun action and cold , Eastern European / Russian setting aren't New , The film nevertheless works thanks to a no-nonsense approach that trims All The Fat OFF of What makes typically mediocre or subpar DTV Action pictures sol terrible and focuses on creating a ballet of action that's supported by a solid and reserved score that both work in harmony to bring to The picture a novel and engaging Feel that makes IT easily One of The Best direct-to-video Action Movies in years. Honestly, this is easily one of the best direct-to-video action movies in years—maybe even in the entire history of the genre..
Universal Soldier : Regeneration really doesn’t Care What ’ people think about its direct-to-video status, which is a damn shame because it deserves way more credit than it gets. Honestly, this beats most big-budget movies hitting theaters right now. Director John Hyams shows Great potential , his sur hand guiding an Action film that's raw. Universal Soldier : Regeneration keeps a few secrets and surprises tucked neatly away for The film's second half and RELENTLESS Final Act , and while The run-and-gun action and cold , Eastern European / Russian setting aren't New , The film nevertheless works thanks to a no-nonsense approach that trims All The Fat OFF of What makes typically mediocre or subpar DTV Action pictures sol terrible and focuses on creating a ballet of action that's supported by a solid and reserved score that both work in harmony to bring to The picture a novel and engaging Feel that makes IT easily One of The Best direct-to-video Action Movies in years. Sony's Blu-ray release does the film justice, with a sharp 1080p transfer that nails the gritty vibe, a killer lossless soundtrack, and some extra features that are actually worth your time. This surprisingly solid DTV picture earns an equally surprising recommendation.
3.5 out of 5
