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Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace
1996 92 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★3.6
Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Thriller
Director: Farhad Mann
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Description
Now a shattered mind lurking in cyberspace, Jobe plots a return by hijacking a global VR network and rebuilding himself as something far beyond human. As reality starts to glitch, a small group races to stop a digital god who no longer needs a body.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$2.41M
Worldwide:
$2.41M
Starring
Patrick Bergin
Actor
Matt Frewer
Actor
Austin O'Brien
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace is widely regarded as a significant decline from its predecessor, suffering from a low-budget aesthetic and a generic approach to its sci-fi premise. While some find the nostalgic 90s-era virtual reality imagery mildly interesting, the film is largely criticized for its poor execution and disconnect from the tone of the original.
| Production | The production quality, including sets, costumes, and overall direction, represents a substantial and noticeable decline compared to the first film. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative abandons the philosophical ambitions of the original, devolving into a formulaic and generic 1990s action movie. | |
| Production | The virtual reality visuals are a source of contention; some appreciate the nostalgic look of 90s game-like architecture, while others find the staging and rendering amateurish and unconvincing. | |
| Acting | Performance quality is uneven, with Matt Frewer’s portrayal of Joe Smith offering a campy presence that some find acceptable, while Patrick Bergin is largely seen as miscast for his role. |