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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Universal Solder - The Return, is the second theatrical film in the Universal Soldier franchise. Although, not included in the Universal Soldier continuity with the recent release of Universal Soldier Regeneration [DVD] [2009], this is still a very watchable film, whilst clearly being a B Movie.
The film itself has been produced on a much smaller budget than the original, Universal Soldier [DVD] [1991], which in my opinion adds to this films appeal. Due to not being able to pack the film with big budget special effect explosions, the film relies on more martial arts skills and also on more inter character dialogue as well which gives this film more depth than the average B Movie.
Included on the DVD alongside the movie there are also some very interesting interviews with Jean-Claude VanDamme and Michael Jai White in the special features which combined with the very cheap price of this product, gives this film an excellent value for money.
Overall, whilst the film clearly won't win any awards, it is very watchable and will be of interest to any Jean-Claude VanDamme fan, action movie fan or someone who wants a cheap and enjoyable evening alone or amongst friends.
The film itself has been produced on a much smaller budget than the original, Universal Soldier [DVD] [1991], which in my opinion adds to this films appeal. Due to not being able to pack the film with big budget special effect explosions, the film relies on more martial arts skills and also on more inter character dialogue as well which gives this film more depth than the average B Movie.
Included on the DVD alongside the movie there are also some very interesting interviews with Jean-Claude VanDamme and Michael Jai White in the special features which combined with the very cheap price of this product, gives this film an excellent value for money.
Overall, whilst the film clearly won't win any awards, it is very watchable and will be of interest to any Jean-Claude VanDamme fan, action movie fan or someone who wants a cheap and enjoyable evening alone or amongst friends.
By Walter Yeo
Format:Blu-ray
This 1999 film concerns further attempts to improve the Universal Soldiers assisted by a new super computer. Luc Deveraux as played by Claude Van Damme who managed to survive the original program by coming back from the dead is back as a technical expert. Things go awry and its up to Devereux to save the day.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
In the sequel to the original Universal Soldier, which was a box office hit, Jean-Claude Van Damme makes his return as now devoted father and widower Luc Deveraux, he is now a technical expert on the new unisols project, but it all goes wrong when the computer (S.E.T.H) decides to take over the Unisols project, as he knows the goverment can not afford to keep the project going which would mean destruction of SETH. But for SETH to do this he need's a password, which only Luc Deveraux knows, how ever mayhem breaks lose, and Van Damme has to battle the unisols which are 2.5 stronger than any man to stop SETH. In which I think this was some of Van Damme's best acting in the film, Michael Jai White as the body and voice of SETH, was very good, his vocal skills were used well in the film, and other roles played by WCW Star Bill Goldberg was impressive, he looks very charismatic on screen, and pulled off his role of the bad guy brilliantly. There are good fight scene's in the movie as well, mostly towards the end, the best being Luc Deveraux(Van Damme) v SETH (Michael Jai White) they both show some great kicks in this fight and is enjoyable to watch. All in all this movie is a great sequel to the original Universal Soldier, it may not be as good as the first, but there is plenty of action in the film, so I give it the thumbs up.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Ryan S.Cord
Format:DVD
After watching the excellent "universal soldier regeneration", i went back to "universal soldier 2: the return" to compare the differences and believe me, the latter is near unwatchable for pure cringe factor.
"universal soldier 2: the return", is basically a poor, tv comedy version of the original film. Sadly it is neither funny or even entertaining on any level. This film should never have been made. Plain awful. Stick with "universal soldier 1" and "universal soldier regeneration" instead. As these films deliver what's expected with far more talent and directorial quality. "universal soldier 2: the return", offers no more than a non-sensical, abomination of an attempted film. Pretend it dose not exist and everything is good.
"universal soldier 2: the return", is basically a poor, tv comedy version of the original film. Sadly it is neither funny or even entertaining on any level. This film should never have been made. Plain awful. Stick with "universal soldier 1" and "universal soldier regeneration" instead. As these films deliver what's expected with far more talent and directorial quality. "universal soldier 2: the return", offers no more than a non-sensical, abomination of an attempted film. Pretend it dose not exist and everything is good.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. Hay
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Format:DVD
A great all action movie with the great Van Damme and Big Bill (The Man) Goldberg, knocking the stuffing out of each other.
In my opinion, better than the original, the fighting never stops, and Goldberg has a bigger part in the film than the credits would suggest.
If you are a fan of either of these giants, then this is the movie for you.
Well worth watching!
In my opinion, better than the original, the fighting never stops, and Goldberg has a bigger part in the film than the credits would suggest.
If you are a fan of either of these giants, then this is the movie for you.
Well worth watching!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This sequel has to be one of the best and most enthroling follow ups i have ever come across. Jean-Claude Van Damme has to be at the peek of his acting career. One of the other characters Bill Goldberg ( A WCW WRESTLING SUPERSTAR)plays the part of Romeo a unisol set to seek out Van Dammes character Luc Deveraux and take him to Seth. Overall this film has an explosive beginning and an equally explosive ending.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By VasIsDas
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This does not have the darkness of the original , Jean Claudes Luc seems to be completely cured of his past with a kid HUMMMMM, the new Unisol 2000s are charmless dopes , physically imposing but when they talk you just want to laugh.
If you want to see a proper follow up to the original Universal Soldier then get the REGENERATION sequel.
If you want to see a proper follow up to the original Universal Soldier then get the REGENERATION sequel.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
While I like the first "Universal Soldier" as a good average movie, this second movie in the sequel is quite bad.
If you like the first movie, you may like the third one as well, but don't bother buying the second one. You won't miss anything by skipping this second movie. The plot and the acting is quite bad.
If you like the first movie, you may like the third one as well, but don't bother buying the second one. You won't miss anything by skipping this second movie. The plot and the acting is quite bad.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
surprisingly good
Bought this for a laugh as I had bought universal soldier 1 for a bit of nostalgia.
To my amazement it was a very good sequal and I wonder why I had never heard of it... Read more
To my amazement it was a very good sequal and I wonder why I had never heard of it... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. S. J. Elliot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable action film
I haven't seen the 1st Universal DVD, however I brought this one at a DVD lot and enjoyed this a lot. Lots of action and excitement from the master of Action Jean-Claude Van Damme. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Bring_back_the_60s
4.0 out of 5 stars
guilty pleasure
I can't understand those who don't like this film. What did they expect to watch ? the...godfather ?
Let's be honest. Read more
Let's be honest. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2008 by V. K. Manglaveras
3.0 out of 5 stars
GOLDBERG'S THE PITS...
Yes could have done without the the oafish Bill Goldbgerg as Van Damme's over-bearing nemesis but otherwise ( if you disengage your brain) it's enjoyable enough kick-assery. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2007 by J. Pogmore
2.0 out of 5 stars
van dammes final cinema release
released in 1999,universal soldier was the last time van damme got a film into the cinema,after this his movies were straight to dvd and all that to the man who made some of the... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2007 by sean paul mccann
3.0 out of 5 stars
Van damage cheese king lol
Erm where do i start...Other reviewers are very bang on however because the film is bad it makes it even more enjoyable. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2005 by Mr. A. S. Wardell
2.0 out of 5 stars
Universal Soldier - The Return
This film is crap. Totally and utterley. Predictable in many ways and far too short.
For one, no backstory. The original had a great backstory with Vietnam, etc. Read more
Published on 8 July 2004 by Mr. S. Armstrong
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