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Quite a bit better than expected. Maybe it's because this is one of the films that shows the influence of daddy George on the work of Panos Cosmatos, but for once I was actually able to stomach that archetypal 80s cheese. No doubt because everything is just a little extra here. It's still not a great film, but at its best, it was pretty damn fun and entertaining. Cosmatos sticks nicely to the template of the 80s action flick. There's a bit of neon, motorbike gangs, cheesy oneliners, a metal factory, exploding cars, and whatnot. It's just that everything is just a bit more stylish and in-your-face compared to similar films of its time. It's certainly not a timeless classic, but if you want a bit of exaggerated 80s kitsch, you can't go wrong with this one.Read all
