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Demolition Man

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With innocent victims caught in the crossfire in Los Angeles' intensifying war on crime, both cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) and violent thug Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) are sentenced to a state of frozen incarceration known as "CryoPrison." When Spartan is finally thawed 36 years later, it's 2032, and Los Angeles is now a pacifist utopia called San Angeles. But with Phoenix again on the loose, Spartan must team up with future cop Lenina (Sandra Bullock) to apprehend the killer.
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A better-than-average sci-fi shoot-em-up with a satirical undercurrent, Demolition Man is bolstered by strong performances by Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock.

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David Ansen Newsweek Demolition Man is a movie that should have been fun, and isn't. Jan 29, 2019 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine Ultimately the script's often sharp social satire is drowned out by the noise and confusion. It is also undercut by casting virtually all the psychopathically murderous criminals as minority-group members. Jul 25, 2010 Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed Demolition Man is one of those odd movies that is so much, it’s too much but also exactly right at the same time. The film has a fun story, the “futuristic” setting is no longer set in a distant time, but it’s still fun... Dec 28, 2024 Full Review Jeff Beck The Blu Spot Demolition Man has been charming & entertaining fans for over 30 years with its exciting action, silly sense of humor, and over-the-top performances, all of which make it easy to see why the film has endured for so long. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 9, 2024 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider Still, dialogue-wise, the screenplay of Demolition Man is quite a thing to behold. The movie is full of extremely quotable one-liners and absurd exchanges that are made all the funnier by its performances... Jan 31, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gray R There was no chemistry between Stallone and Bullock and the few times attraction is suggested it is stomach-turning. Some very good action sequences but a less than two dimensional development of characters rendered the movie flat. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Thomas H I really enjoyed this movie when it came out and still do today. It's fun,futuristic and has a bonkers storyline but is that not what Sci-fi movies are supposed to be!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/25 Full Review Audience Member Increíble pelicula buena para estos tiempos, sin duda un cine blockbuster con un interesante Mensaje.📽️🍿 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review J H This movie is an insane amount of fun. An action movie that doesn't take itself seriously. Great stuff. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Michael D L Great action flick funny at time Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review AnActor E Among the most memeable of the classics, Demolition Man is the epitome of 90’s Stallone: silly comedy, good natured romance and explosive action (a composition repeated in Judge Dredd)! Despite lacking a musical score, good use of song is often applied, albeit a little too quietly. Colorful characters and clever fluff (filler scenes) keep the audience entertained. Demolition Man’s world building is its magnum opus, filling the film with curious eccentricities. This virtue is strengthened by this movie’s keen script, a rare blessing, which allows Demolition Man’s cast to shine. Wesley Snipes is vivid and electrifying, while Stallone steers the scenes with effortless grace. The entire cast is downright wonderful, each adding their touch to the people they portray. Demolition Man is a classic for adult viewers due to its violence, nudity and swear words. Its jargon might even catch on at some point; hopefully in a not-so-distant utopia! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Marco Brambilla

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Sylvester Stallone

John Spartan

Wesley Snipes

Simon Phoenix

Sandra Bullock

Lenina Huxley

Nigel Hawthorne

Dr. Raymond Cocteau

Benjamin Bratt

Alfredo Garcia

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Synopsis With innocent victims caught in the crossfire in Los Angeles' intensifying war on crime, both cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) and violent thug Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) are sentenced to a state of frozen incarceration known as "CryoPrison." When Spartan is finally thawed 36 years later, it's 2032, and Los Angeles is now a pacifist utopia called San Angeles. But with Phoenix again on the loose, Spartan must team up with future cop Lenina (Sandra Bullock) to apprehend the killer.
Director
Marco Brambilla
Producer
Joel Silver, Michael Levy, Howard G. Kazanjian
Screenwriter
Peter M. Lenkov, Daniel Waters, Robert Reneau
Production Co
Warner Bros., Silver Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$57.2M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround
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