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Soldier
Soldier
1998 ·99 min ·United States of America, United Kingdom ·R 16+
5.7
IMDb 6.1 КП 6.9 RT 19%
Science Fiction, Action, Drama
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
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Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.

Budget: $75M
US Gross: $14.59M
Worldwide: $14.59M
Kurt Russell
Actor
Jason Scott Lee
Actor
Jason Isaacs
Actor
🏆1 nomination total

Soldier is widely regarded as an underappreciated science-fiction action film that relies on atmosphere and character performance rather than complex plotting. While its screenplay is frequently described as simple or formulaic, the film is consistently praised for its tactile production design and Kurt Russell’s compelling, physically expressive portrayal of a stoic warrior.

Acting Kurt Russell delivers an exceptional, nuanced performance, using minimal dialogue and powerful visual storytelling to convey a soldier's profound isolation and eventual human awakening.
Production The film utilizes tangible, practical set design and a gritty aesthetic to create a cohesive and authentic-feeling world.
Screenplay The screenplay is viewed by many as straightforward and derivative, though some argue this simplicity is a deliberate choice that benefits the character study.
Production Opinions on the film's budget are divided, with some critics viewing the visual results as impressive and immersive, while others feel the production values appear cheap and underdeveloped.
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