TIMEBOMB (1991) – With Alien: Earth being streamed in recent weeks, it has brought with it the usual remarks from Alien franchise fans about what a raw deal Michael Biehn got when his character Corporal Hicks was killed off with Newt in between films.
And THAT put me in mind of Biehn’s virtually forgotten action/ sci-fi film Timebomb from 1991. While very good it’s not a classic and it does incorporate a lot of elements that had already been done better in movies like Total Recall and in future flicks like The Bourne Identity.
Still, though, it’s a valentine for fans who miss R-rated 1980s action movies and features Michael in his prime, once again portraying an appealing hero up against forces that seem beyond human ability to overcome. Plus, he and his costar Patsy Kensit started a relationship while filming Timebomb if you’re interested in such things. Continue reading
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