HOLOGRAM MAN is another straight-to-video science fiction thriller from the 1990s, this time clearly indebted to the likes of THE LAWNMOWER MAN. A notorious murderer is captured by the cops and turned into a hologram in a futuristic society, only to escape and continue to wreak havoc. Directed by action specialist Richard Pepin, I thought this film was pretty amusing. It has wall to wall action sequences and a massive body count, as well as all of the explosions and shoot-outs you could wish for. The early computer effects are well achieved on the low budget and reminded me of Wes Craven's SHOCKER at times. The bad guy is an overacting maniac while Joe Lara's wooden hero reminded me a little of SAMURAI COP. Best of all is the great supporting cast, featuring roles for the likes of B-movie specialist Michael Nouri, DIE HARD 2's John Amos, hulking heavies Tommy 'Tiny' Lister and Nicholas Worth, cult favourite Alex Cord, and the reliably kooky William Sanderson.
Review of Hologram Man
