Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.
This appealing formulaic action adventure (1998) displays a lot of conviction in its not-too-flashy action scenes and a little levity in the gradual socialization of Russell's character.
– Lisa Alspector,
Chicago Reader,
7 Mar 2007
rotten:
The action is handled fairly well, but it's routine, and there's no satisfaction in seeing Todd waste men who are no more bloodthirsty than he is.
– Bruce Westbrook,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Jul 2005
rotten:
I doubt that Kurt Russell has ever had less dialogue to work with than he has in this film.
– John Haslett Cuff,
Globe and Mail,
12 Jul 2002
fresh:
A potent comic-book-style action-adventure.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
rotten:
Action is everything in this sinewy, visually impressive sci-fi military adventure!