- Actors: Casper Van Dien, Catherine Bell, Theresa Saldana, Peter Outerbridge, Julian Richings
- Directors: Mario Azzopardi
- Writers: Gay Walch, Kurt Inderbitzin
- Producers: Cary Brokaw, Gay Walch, J.J. Jamieson, Karen Lauder, Kurt Inderbitzin
- Format: Colour, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: York Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 16 Jan 2001
- Run Time: 88 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000051S4P
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 154,451 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Thrill Seekers struck me as essentially an above average "made for TV" film which is nevertheless entertaining if you don't take it too seriously. The plot is a variation on the old time travel theme in which tourists from the future journey back in time to experience historical disasters. The action is played out around Casper Van Dien who, having stumbled upon the brochure of a rather sinister looking "time tourist", sets off on a one man mission to avert all of the future disasters contained within its contents whilst being pursued by two agents from the future intent on protecting the status quo.
Naturally, it's very difficult for a film with such an absurd premise to sustain the suspension of disbelief and Thrill Seekers quickly descends into nonsense. A slight hesitation caused by the appearance of a tourist, for instance, is enough to drastically alter the path of the future, but Casper Van Dien's character buzzing around blowing up cars, crashing subway trains and shouting about the existence of future disasters from the rooftops seemingly falls short of this standard. By the time the film reaches its climax all logic has been eradicated from the plot and we're left with a quite preposterous series of events which it's impossible to take seriously.
Nevertheless, the film is capable of holding your attention if you're willing to take it for what it is and, whilst none of the performances are in any way impressive, the simplicity of the characters complements the plot. If you're of a particular mindset this could perhaps fall into the guilty pleasure category, but if you're expecting an intelligent and well crafted piece of cinema then I'd avoid Thrill Seekers at all costs.
Naturally, it's very difficult for a film with such an absurd premise to sustain the suspension of disbelief and Thrill Seekers quickly descends into nonsense. A slight hesitation caused by the appearance of a tourist, for instance, is enough to drastically alter the path of the future, but Casper Van Dien's character buzzing around blowing up cars, crashing subway trains and shouting about the existence of future disasters from the rooftops seemingly falls short of this standard. By the time the film reaches its climax all logic has been eradicated from the plot and we're left with a quite preposterous series of events which it's impossible to take seriously.
Nevertheless, the film is capable of holding your attention if you're willing to take it for what it is and, whilst none of the performances are in any way impressive, the simplicity of the characters complements the plot. If you're of a particular mindset this could perhaps fall into the guilty pleasure category, but if you're expecting an intelligent and well crafted piece of cinema then I'd avoid Thrill Seekers at all costs.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Where the present and the future collide
4 Oct 2001
Format:DVD
I had never heard of "Thrill Seekers" before I came across it in DVD rentals and the description caught my interest. I rented it and was not disappointed. From the very beginning, this movie is a non-stop ride of suspense and action with an interesting cast of characters brought together by a single deviation in the past caused by a negligent time traveler. That one event sets off a chain of events that threaten to drastically change the future -- and those who know what is happening will stop at nothing to prevent that from happening. Will those in the present be able to use their knowledge to change the future or will those in the future be able to prevent any further deviations? You'll just have to see for yourself...!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Thrill Seekers
29 May 2002
Format:DVD
I have to admit the first time I watched this was because Catherine Bell is in it (she's one of my favorite actresses). But while watching it, I got hooked. I like the story,and the characters. The idea of being able to go back in time, and the consequences of changing future events is really interesting. I think that is the second thing that attracted me to the movie. I don't know what else I can say other than this is a great movie. I love everything about it!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Thrill Seekers is GREAT!
11 Aug 2003
Format:DVD
This is a great movie. From the first time I watched it, I had to see it again and again so whenever it is on TV (which is unfortunately only two or three times a year), I just have to catch it. Thrill Seekers has a lot of action, suspence, and science fiction too which keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole movie.
Thanks Amazon.com,
A loyale customer
Thanks Amazon.com,
A loyale customer
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