Demolition Man

Name: Demolition Man
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Crime
Released: October 8, 1993
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 34
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes

1993

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: October 8, 1993 | R

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes

Summary: LAPD Sgt. John Spartan (Stallone) and psychopathic Simon Phoenix (Snipes) are frozen for 70 years after being blamed for the death of hostages. In 2032, Simon escapes and John is unfrozen to help catch him.

Director: Marco Brambilla

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 115 min

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Empire Phillipa Bloom

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. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

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. Read full review

Louis Black

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. Read full review

Richard Schickel

Ultimately the script's often sharp social satire is drowned out by the noise and confusion. Read full review

Hal Hinson

Demolition Man is a futuristic cop picture with slightly more imagination and wit than the typical example of the slash-and-burn genre. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Yes, this film is worse than "Cliffhanger," Stallone's last venture into chaos. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

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. Read full review

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gracjanski

Feb 22, 2022

I dont understand the critics. This movie is not only a big entertaining with a lot of good jokes, but gives also good action and great performances by Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. But in addition they created a funny and convincing "brave new world" futuristicI dont understand the critics. This movie is not only a big entertaining with a lot of good jokes, but gives also good action and great performances by Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock. But in addition they created a funny and convincing "brave new world" futuristic city.
There is only one thing I didnt like: Some action scenes are unrealistic.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

CoreGamer1408

Dec 16, 2018

Dark satire about a politically correct Utopia society. That all seem's well and above board until they defrosted the Demolition Man. Looking at today's times this is almost prophetic lol.

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LoRevisor

Jan 5, 2015

Um Excelente e original filme de ficção científica de ação.
Wesley Snipes é genial nesse filme dando uma brilhante performance,Stallone também está perfeito,Sandra Bullock é linda e está perfeita no papel.

10 of 25 users found this helpful1015

Steven1981

Mar 19, 2020

Demolition Man was made in 1993 and is a fantasy action/thriller/sci fi comedy... Demolition Man is full of heavy handed violence, explosions, bad language and humour... Sylvester Stallone (John Spartan aka the demolition man) teams up with Sandra Bullock who's another cop but John SpartanDemolition Man was made in 1993 and is a fantasy action/thriller/sci fi comedy... Demolition Man is full of heavy handed violence, explosions, bad language and humour... Sylvester Stallone (John Spartan aka the demolition man) teams up with Sandra Bullock who's another cop but John Spartan doesn't agree with how the world's changed since being in cryogenic freezing status for yearsthen initially thawed out. The world seems to have lost the plot and there's no normal sex because sex is done through some digital equipment which is hilarious, no swearing is allowed otherwise some dumb machine gives you a ticket fine for swearing demanding you pay a fortune for bad language and there's no toilet roll/paper in the toilets just 3 seashells which is oddly amusing. However, John Spartan (Stalllone) is thawed out from cryo prison to catch Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) who also had his butt frozen for years but has escaped and is a dangerous criminal that the police can't handle so they assign John Spartan (Stallone) to catch him and return him to cryo prison. However, Sandra Bullock and Stallone disobey orders and Stallone doesn't capture Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) but kills him in an explosive action packed finish with bullets flying round and explosions and fighting. Demolition Man is very violent and mixes comedy in with the action which works very well and the acting is great. Overall a decent and entertaining film.… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

Toasty87

Jul 9, 2020

90s classic it has both action and comedy something rare nowdays all in all a cult classic.

16 of 19 users found this helpful163

DavCastaneda

May 29, 2020

Demolition Man has a really interesting proposition on Sci-Fi terrain. It presents a striking future to the audience; even the modern audience. Specially modern audience.

However, the entire movie is built on a really weak argument: no clear motivations from anyone, no well-drawnDemolition Man has a really interesting proposition on Sci-Fi terrain. It presents a striking future to the audience; even the modern audience. Specially modern audience.

However, the entire movie is built on a really weak argument: no clear motivations from anyone, no well-drawn characters. Everything in this movie has been done to motivate the action, so, neither the story or the characters is so interesting as the action or the scenario proposed.

The future in this movie is the best one character. This story wouldn't work in another way. Or another time.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

MovieReel

Nov 20, 2011

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 deserveDownright 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.… Expand

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