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Demolition Man
Metascore
34 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
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  1. Empire
    Reviewed by: Phillipa Bloom
    80
    If ever there was a movie equivalent to the one-night stand this is it - not necessarily something you'll remember next day but fast, furious and damn good fun while it lasts.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    75
    The pleasant surprise about Demolition Man is that both the script, and Stallone, are funny; the film blends big-budget action and tongue-in-cheek humor in the way that "last action hero" tried, and failed, to do.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Louis Black
    50
    The script is fueled by genuine wit, everyone turns in fine performances and, beginning to end, the film actually shows some thought, if little originality.
  4. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Schickel
    40
    Ultimately the script's often sharp social satire is drowned out by the noise and confusion.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Emanuel Levy
    40
    A noisy, soulless, self-conscious pastiche that mixes elements of sci-fi, action-adventure and romance, then pours on a layer of comedy replete with Hollywood in-jokes.
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  6. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hal Hinson
    40
    Demolition Man is a futuristic cop picture with slightly more imagination and wit than the typical example of the slash-and-burn genre.
  7. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    38
    Yes, this film is worse than "Cliffhanger," Stallone's last venture into chaos.
  8. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    25
    Demolition Man is sleek and empty as well as brutal and pointless.
  9. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    20
    Nearly all the SF premises are accorded the status of Andrew Dice Clay one-liners - which means that they, along with the characters, keep changing from one scene to the next.
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User Score
6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. MovieReel
    2
    Downright horrible movie with plotholes appearing literally every 5-10 minutes. The only few things good about this film is the action (especially the beginning and the final action scene) and Sylvestor Stallone as well as Wesley Snipes. These 2 actors are very good and definately deserve better than to be in this film. The jokes, by the way, range from decent to painful to sit through. (There was one joke that was even used like 3 or 4 times, just altered slightly. It wasn't even funny the first time.) Don't even bother thinking about seeing this film.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisE.
    8
    Great overall movie, Wesley Snipes was pretty funny to, great action, plot and storyline. The only problem i had with it was some of the acting, especially Sandra Bullocks performance was a little flat, but overall a must see film.… Full Review »
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