3.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Universal Soldier: The Return (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.3
Overview
Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around a rogue AI taking control of a military program, which could imply a critique of unchecked power. However, the narrative's solution relies entirely on individual heroism and direct action, rather than systemic critique or the promotion of specific political ideologies, resulting in a neutral stance.
The film features some visible racial diversity within its supporting cast, though its central roles are not explicitly recast from traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes as a central element of its plot.
Secondary
The film "Universal Soldier: The Return" is an action movie primarily focused on sci-fi military themes. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
Universal Soldier: The Return does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on action and science fiction elements, with no content related to transgender identity or experiences. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The film does not feature any significant female characters who engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in action sequences that meet the specified criteria.
This film is a direct sequel to the 1992 movie. The returning protagonist, Luc Deveraux, maintains his established male gender. All other significant characters are new to this installment and do not represent gender-swapped versions of previously established characters from the franchise.
This film is a sequel where the primary returning character, Luc Deveraux, is portrayed by the same actor, Jean-Claude Van Damme. All other significant characters are new to this installment and thus have no prior established race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
0.5
2.4
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