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Timecop

Timecop

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · 1994

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.

Movie details

Timecop

“They killed his wife ten years ago. There's still time to save her.”

1994 Thriller · Science Fiction · Action 1h 38m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Timecop?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Peter Hyams

Written by

Mark Verheiden

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Max Walker

Mia Sara

Mia Sara

Melissa Walker

Ron Silver

Ron Silver

Senator Aaron McComb

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Commander Eugene Matuzak

Gloria Reuben

Gloria Reuben

Fielding

Scott Bellis

Scott Bellis

Ricky

Jason Schombing

Jason Schombing

Atwood

Court is in session

Put Timecop on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.