Boring, long, and too preachy.

A Major Disappointment

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future. If you're a huge fan of Jean Claude Van Damme but also like some of Peter Hyams other films such as End of Days you're going to love Timecop i mean i had forgotten how awesome this film was and i loved the whole sci-fi blend with action and comedy plus Mia Sara damn. The only negative i have was one cgi thing that happened in the end but the movie is still so freaking epic. (A+)

This movie takes alot of heat because of the science of time travel. I thought it was very consistent, and as with Mel Gibson's Braveheart, it isn't so much historical as it is 'historically intriguing' that makes a good movie. This movie likewise is just scientifically plausible enough that it works well. Van Damme really shows acting peak here by humanising the action a little, I mean, I realize he's no Shakespeare, but he gives a well-rouned performance. I will watch anything with him in it, TBH. Other good movies with him include: The Quest, Universal Solider, Hard Target. This movie starts with a man posing as a Civil War soldier; in reality, he is a criminal who knows a shipment of gold is on its way and is there to steal it. He kills the U.S. army soldiers in the convoy with a futuristic weapon. The next scene is very good, it involves a U.S. Senate meeting where the previous scene's events were discussed. It is in this scene that the decision is made to create the TEC, a law enforcement organization. One thing I found intriguing, having studied real-life cops, is that Walker does not arrest or charge past versions of people who have since become criminals, like the past version of McComb. Such things were probably rules of ethics that he has to follow. This movie loses a star because some of the speculation as to the near-future are much too hokey to be believed. They apparently drive around in self-driving cars that look like total crap and don't even have windows. They look like something the homeless would drive around in. Also, I didn't like alot of the set designs or props, which seemed a little too forced. Someone in sets was really given a crappy job to do. The digital effects were actually pretty good.

Timecop is a really, really fun time. I haven't dealved too deep into the Van Damme filmography but I'm not sure if you'll find many better than these (although I do love Bloodsport). This one's chalk full of good action scenes with memorable deaths (I'm looking at you electrocution guy!). The acting by Van Damme leaves a lot to be desired as usual but that's not why we're here. We're here for spinning kicks and fantastic hair and we get all of that that we can handle! I love the house explosion scene, very well done. It is too bad though we don't get more of Mia Sara. She's one of the better actors in this one, alongside Bruce McGill and Ron Silver. Very good performance by Silver who plays the weaselly, corrupt politician perfectly. My one complaint though for this one is that we don't jump around in time more. We go back to the 90's a few times but it would have been nice to see the Depression era again or the Civil War or really anything older. Everything else felt too close together. Besides thus, a very enjoyable, harmless action movie that has some good fight scenes and bad one liners. I still don't get the time traveling car's function and why they don't need it to get back or the whole time travel paradox thing but hey, nothing's perfect!

This film is well written , has an interesting plot, of course as with any time-travel film- you can find plot holes if you really try! But this film is very good. Great acting by Ron Silver, nothing cheesy...The action is superb A+ and the special FX are great for its time (1994 release. I believe this is one of JCVDs highest grossing films!It looks good, is well paced, had great characters, and keeps you interested. It is far from mindless junk...a smart/dramatic action/ sci-fi thriller!I have seen it thousands of times and am never bored. I am a big Van Damme fan but must admit that not all of his films a fun to watch...This one is a gem!!! Van Damm at the top of his acting and action game!