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Timecop
1994 98 min United States of America, Japan, Canada R 18+
★5.8
Thriller, Science Fiction, Action, Crime
Director: Peter Hyams
🎭 Based on
«Timecop»
byMark Verheiden
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Description
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.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$44.85M
Worldwide:
$128.95M
Starring
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Actor
Mia Sara
Actor
Ron Silver
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Timecop is generally regarded as a quintessential 90s action vehicle that successfully pairs Jean-Claude Van Damme's physical charisma with a compelling, if occasionally derivative, time-travel premise. While critics and audiences hold mixed views on the narrative logic and aging visual effects, it is widely considered one of the stronger entries in Van Damme's filmography.
| Acting | Ron Silver delivers a charismatic and effective performance as the film's primary antagonist. | |
| Acting | The fight choreography highlights Van Damme's martial arts strengths, blending signature stunts with intense, iconic action sequences. | |
| Direction | Peter Hyams provides a steady directorial hand, effectively balancing high-concept sci-fi themes with traditional genre spectacle. | |
| Screenplay | The film's internal logic and plot execution are viewed as both an intriguing premise and a source of frustration, with some praising its accessibility while others find the rules of time travel contradictory or derivative. | |
| Production | Opinions on the visual and production design are split; while some appreciate the period-specific aesthetic, others find the effects and futuristic styling to be visually dated or unoriginal. |