Whooooooooa!

Rating: Null/10 (11 December 1998)

If you haven't seen this film, then why the hell not? It's not just a sci-fi film, it's an action film, a war film, and if you watch the director's cut there's also some very touching moments in there.
There is something for everyone in this. If you like guns, you'll love it; there's more hi-tech hardware than you can shake a stick at. You want great acting? Look no further than Bill Paxton's cowardly braggart Hudson and Lance Henrickson's commendable "artificial person" Bishop. And don't forget Paul Reiser who convinces admirably as the sleazy Company rep Carter Burke. Sigourney Weaver got an Oscar nomination for this and (in my humble opinion), hers is probably the worst performance. But that's just my own opinion so please don't flame me.
My only complaint is this: why, why , _WHY_ didn't they release the directors cut when they re-released it in the UK? I want sentry guns, dammit!
Oh, and if anyone can tell me if Private Crowe ever says anything, anywhere in the film, I'd be grateful. I know Weirzbowski has one line ("Last stand...") but I can't seem to find anything for Crowe. Maybe he didn't get any because he was played by a stuntman. Oh well.
Game over, man, game over!