In 2004, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.
| Tagline | They killed his wife ten years ago. There's still time to save her. |
| Release Date: | Sep 15, 1994 |
| Genres: | Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Crime |
| Production Company: | Renaissance Pictures, Dark Horse Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, Signature Pictures, JVC Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States of America, Japan, Canada |
| Casts: | Jean-Claude Van Damme, Mia Sara, Ron Silver, Bruce McGill, Gloria Reuben, Scott Bellis, Jason Schombing, Scott Lawrence, Kenneth Welsh, Brent Woolsey, Brad Loree |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $28000000 |
| Revenue: | 128953581 |
Time travelling butt kicker. Time travel is now a reality and with that comes opportunities for criminals to exploit to the maximum. The government sets up a special police force (T.E.C.) to ensure the new technology isn't abused. Enter Max Walker, a Timecop who upon learning of a corrupt politician's plot to become president, sets about doing all he can to stop him. Timecop did exactly what I wanted it to do, namely give me Jean-Claude Van Damme administering brutal violence in a sci-fi haze. It's a nice central premise with it's time travel plot, the sound and effects are fine within the genre, and Ron Silver on villain duties does a nice take in sleazy, corrupt politician verve. It's all set up for explosions, kills and a chance for Van Damme to show off his excellent line in splits, kicks and body punching tricks. Some weak acting exists of course, and only a fool could not know how it's all going to turn out in the end. But really, in the context of the genres it belongs too, and the leading man's career overview, Timecop delivers all it promised to do in the first place. I'm off to see if I can change the past right now. 6.5/10
