Trancers is a classic time travel-film/noir movie, with a gritty B-movie edge. The first in it's class, and quite possibly the last in it's genre.
Tim Thomerson is brilliant as the self-styled, down-and-out pertually angry Jack Deth. Anyone who has enjoyed Blade Runner and Timestalkers will enjoy this movie. It has traces of both these films, as well as references to the Maltese Falcon in the art direction and in Jack Deth's rather conspicious wardrobe - don't you just love those trenchcoats and brylcreemed hair??? Helen Hunt - the only other 'normal' character in this film - is a delight to watch.
With booms in shot, mopeds as getaway vehicles and matte paintings galore, it spells out low budget in capital letters, but who really cares? It's all great fun.
It's a pity that B-movies like these are no longer in an age where they are considered cool.
Tim Thomerson is brilliant as the self-styled, down-and-out pertually angry Jack Deth. Anyone who has enjoyed Blade Runner and Timestalkers will enjoy this movie. It has traces of both these films, as well as references to the Maltese Falcon in the art direction and in Jack Deth's rather conspicious wardrobe - don't you just love those trenchcoats and brylcreemed hair??? Helen Hunt - the only other 'normal' character in this film - is a delight to watch.
With booms in shot, mopeds as getaway vehicles and matte paintings galore, it spells out low budget in capital letters, but who really cares? It's all great fun.
It's a pity that B-movies like these are no longer in an age where they are considered cool.