"SPACE TRUCKERS"

I didn't know they catered science fiction movies to the residents of Kentucky before stumbling across this film. No seriously, this is a very odd mix of genres. You have sci-fi obviously, but also a lot of comedy and adventure with a splash of satire on middle America. The film follows Dennis Hopper old and washed up in the film and in real life as a truck driver, in outer space. He is one of the last freelance truckers out there, and there is typical tension between him and the authority. Times are tough and he is forced to take a suspicious cargo with a group of young friends. Space dilemmas ensue and plot twists seen from China are unvailed.

Ignore the poster, this movie is nothing like those suggestion comparisons. Think more along the lines of "Spaceballs" meets "Smokey and the Bandit". When viewing this film you could possibly throw in the phrases "predictable" and "silly", but this viewing also brings forth some sort of entertainment value. The special effects are rather good for a 90's B-movie and while the dialogue may be less than stellar, you have great actors on the screen. Also, the film is directed by Stuart Gordon. If you are a horror nerd you may know him as the director of the classics "Re-Animator" and "From Beyond". Also look out for a young Stephen Dorff ("Blade"). Even the most retarded film-goer doesn't pop this bad boy in thinking they are going to get "2001: A Space Odyssey", so just relax film elitist. If you want to see a space adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously, this may be your film.

*2 Lance Approvals*

Lance Henriksen thinks he's done better sci-fi, but says you should watch this anyways at 2am when you can't sleep.