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The android Kent is programmed to travel back in time and save humanity from its future. His way leads to earth, which is going to be destroyed by a great rocket-disaster. As he wants to prohibit this, a mad scientist is in his way. But there are more problems: He has to act as a human. Computer-expert Jonathan Driscoll becomes his mentor and tries to help and repair him.

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    • Author: Xwnaydan
    Although suffering from a few "Terminator" plot similarities this movie-(TV series pilot?) is pretty watchable and not typical of the usual made for TV dross.Pity it wasn't made into what was obviously an attempt as a pilot for a series,I think it would have had the "legs" to make at least a few good episodes.Quite enjoyable and not the usual "aliens and monsters" B movie or Aircraft suspense junk.A few glitches in the continuity,The aircraft boarded changed in mid flight from a Lockheed L1011 Tristar to a Boeing 747b!-good trick that!, and perhaps the "rocket engine test" shouldn't have shown the tail and base of the shuttle Colombia?-not evident on the test pad!Otherwise one of the better efforts as a TV movie.
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    • Author: Rleillin
    My wife and really enjoyed this film. Julian Sands was terrific, and it was not the predictable B grade film that I expected. It left us with a positive feeling. Although not an eco-green environmental film, I think that 'eco-types' will like this film. A few of the lines were silly and over-acted, but much of the script was quite good, with a some clever humour. If you do not want a block buster action film, rent it as a nice decent B grade flick. There are no monsters or scary special effects, so if you do not like sci-fi, don't let this put you off.
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    • Author: I ℓ٥ﻻ ﻉ√٥υ
    The script is intelligently written and surprisingly literate. The conversations between the main characters are heavily laced with quotations and historical/literary allusions. Unfortunately the acting is amateurish at best and occasionally quite bad. There were obviously good intentions in the making of the film, and while it's often quite fun, it's just too lightweight. There are no special effect or fancy sets. It was obviously done on the cheap. The story is pretty standard with an android coming from the future to save the earth from an impending doom, but there is no sense of danger. It's hard to care about either the characters or the fate of the world. I enjoyed it, but it was a slow TV night.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Julian Sands Julian Sands - Ken
    Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito - Jonathan Driscoll
    Craig Wasson Craig Wasson - Dr. Galloway
    Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé - Brian Parish
    Ray Baker Ray Baker - Berman
    Sydney Walsh Sydney Walsh - Joyce Henderson
    Tom Knowles Tom Knowles
    James Saito James Saito - Dr. Lorechi
    Deborah May Deborah May
    Frank Whiteman Frank Whiteman - Official
    Michael Earl Reid Michael Earl Reid - Gas Station Attendant
    Joseph Whipp Joseph Whipp - Security Chief
    Carol Kiernan Carol Kiernan - Female FBI Agent
    Todd Kimsey Todd Kimsey - Policeman
    Diana Koricke Diana Koricke - Newscaster
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