Universal Soldier: The Return
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Metascore
24 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critics What's this?

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5.3 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bill Goldberg, Heidi Schanz, Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Summary: Luc Deveraux (Van Damme), who has survived his experiences as a Universal Soldier, recovered, and is now retired and working as a technical advisor on a government project to revive and improve the Universal Soldier training program, creating stronger, smarter and more versatile cyborg Soldiers. When S.E.T.H., the supercomputer controlling the Soldiers, becomes discontent and takes over a la HAL, Luc is the only one who can battle this team of deadly warriors and save the human race.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 11 out of 14
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Sleek...This is one "return" that's surely welcome.
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  2. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    59
    Engagingly silly sub-"Moonlighting"-style banter.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    33
    Jean-Claude Van Damme's latest dud.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Joe Leydon
    30
    Lightning fails to strike twice -- an underwhelming follow-up to one of the career-stalled action star's better efforts.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. NogginKnife
    5
    I think Bill Goldberg is a good addition to the movie 'cuz he's lean and mean and fits the part very well. All the other parts can be thrown out.… Expand

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