Replicant – Movie Review
Director: Ringo Lam
Writer: Lawrence Riggins, Les Weldon (Screenplay)
Cast
- Jean-Claude Van Damme (Timecop)
- Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)
- Catherine Dent (The Majestic)
- Brandon James Olson
- Pam Hyatt
Plot: Scientists create a genetic clone of a serial killer in order to help catch the killer, teaming up with two cops.
Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Replicant starts as Detective Jake Riley (Rooker) sees serial killer the Torch (Van Damme) escape once again. He is forced into early retirement. Only he is offered a new chance to hunt for the Torch by a special scientist unit that has been creating clones to follow suspects.
Jake is given the replicant of Torch (Van Damme) to learn about the killer, but the replicant struggles to adapt to life, once he learns he is connected to the serial killer. As the Replicant finds himself being the pawn in the game, he is left to wonder what side of the fight he should be on.
Verdict on Replicant
Replicant is an action thriller that uses the idea of cloning someone to help solve a series of murders. It is an interesting idea and works well for the most part because the clone must learn how to adapt to the world.
In the end, this is a detective hunting down a serial killer, using a different option to help him get the upper hand. It works as an interesting concept because it is always entertaining to watch a good cat-n-mouse.
We get to see Jean-Claude Van Damme fighting himself, or his body double. Showing off his martial arts skills that we have over the year. Michael Rooker as the determined detective is great too, showing his pure determination.
Final Thoughts – Replicant is a fun Jean-Claude Van Damme action movie.
