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Upon graduating school, Johnny Rico volunteers for the Mobile Infantry to do his Federal Service. Far from having patriotic motives, Johnny has joined the infantry to win the heart of his girlfriend, Carmen Ibanez, who has signed up for the Fleet Academy to become a starship pilot. Johnny undergoes rigorous military training at boot camp along with other young recruits including Dizzy Flores, who has... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller, Adaptation and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 9 min. |
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| Release Date: |
November 7, 1997 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for graphic Sci-Fi violence and gore, and for some language and nudity. |
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| Distributors: |
TriStar Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$54,700,065 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Austin Chronicle, Russell Smith
"...my pick for the belated summer smash of the year." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"What's lacking is exhilaration and sheer entertainment." more...
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C |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"The plot is idiotic, the script is hackneyed, the acting is wooden and the action seems based entirely on video games." more...
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D |
E! Online,
"...the most satisfying adventure film of the year." more...
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B+ |
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