6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cyborgs, Action, Romance Make for Great Film, August 20, 2000
This review is from: Automatic [VHS] (VHS Tape)
This is one of the most underrated movies of our time. Granted it falls into the somewhat overdone genre of cyborg action films, it's still fun to watch.
An automatic is a personal defense unit, part human part machine, which is manufactured to protect its owner and uphold the law. They all talk, look and act the same (like Olivier Gruner). By the way, this is probably Olivier's best film. This role suits him perfectly.
The problem: the company that manufactures automatics is about to have a billion dollar loan recalled unless it comes up with something new. A day before a major press conference, a company supervisor attempts to rape Nora (an employee). In his attempt to protect her, an "Automatic" accidentally kills the supervisor.
To avoid a scandal, the company head hires a hit squad to kill the offending Automatic and Nora. Of course, this Automatic is anything but helpless. Here the action starts and never lets up.
To my suprise, something of a romance develops between Nora and this Automatic who, like the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz, is in search of his heart. To my even greater surprise, the romance part of this story actually works.
With action, romance, great villains and a surprise plot twist, Automatic has become one of my personal favorite films, along with Terminator and Robocop. Enjoy.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
good movie!, January 9, 2000
This review is from: Automatic [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Really good movie about a robot who is protecting a woman from a group of mercenaries in a big building. This robot developped a sort of virus who made him feel more like a human. By the way, it's wonderfully played by Olivier Gruner who has this sweet voice (with a little french accent) and a sentimental side of his personnality that nobody else does. Also, his performance is amazing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sci-fi film! A must see for Olivier Gruner fans!, August 19, 2009
This review is from: Automatic [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Automatic is an excellent film! It has a futuristic plot & a twist at the end. Loved it! Not to mention, Olivier Gruner is so handsome and has a very likeable character. He's very protective. I bought this film as soon as I found it on amazon; too bad it isn't available on DVD, at least not that I could find.
Anyway, I highly recommend it!
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