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• Actors: Gordon Currie, Chandra Wesr
• Directors: Jeff Burr
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0009OZYCQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,219 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More of the same direction..., January 2, 2006

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deanmozzer (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Puppet Master 5 (DVD)

Here is a quick synopsis for the film:

The story begins where Part 4 left off, Puppet Master Rick (Toulon's heir apparent) is being accused by the police for the deaths in the Bodega inn. He manages to get bailed out, but just before he does, a doctor working for Rick's robotic company is interested in how he got the dolls to work so well 'mechanically'. Turns out, this company doctor is being bought off to share his knowledge with U.S. government officials. With this, he and some hired thugs break into the hotel to steal some of the puppets for research. Meanwhile, the demon pharoah is still attempting to kill Toulon's puppets.

Needless to say, the main conflict of the movie and it's occurences can be summed up in one paragraph. Since Part 4 & 5 were both filmed simultaneously, it would stand to reason that they complement one another to the degree that if you liked Part 4, you'll definitely eat up this movie, and vice versa. While I felt that Part 4 was a huge step down in the series, I must say that Part 5 didn't leave me as disappointed. Strangely enough, I think I even enjoyed this part a little more. I guess I was in the proper mindset to view this movie as these two sequels weren't as distant in quality as 3 & 4 were. Part 5 can only be the second half of the previous one, just as how the first 3 may be seen as, essentially, the same movie. So far, the Puppet Master series can be sectioned off into two parts: (1,2,3) and (4,5).

I had the same problems with this one as I did the previous, for example: Again, we get the Power Ranger type of bad guy: body suit and bad monster mask (as expected of course). I also felt that the whole ten-minute backstory thing was just provided to kill time, and served almost no purpose whatsoever since most people who view this movie are likely to have seen the previous already. A little recap is nice, but to waste this amount of time on it was redundant even for a b-movie series.

The biggest upside: The puppets seemed to have more face time despite it being such a short movie.

My final verdict: I wouldn't go so far as to discourage anyone from seeing this one. If you enjoyed the Puppet Master series up to Part 3, then chances are, you'll see the rest. I would just say; don't expect too much from this sequel and you'll be fine. I'd also suggest renting this one first because if you pay the insane amount of money that sellers on here are charging, then you'll surely be disappointed no matter how big a fan you are. If you're sure you want to own this series, check out www.fullmoondirect.com

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Part 2 of Part 4!, July 13, 2008

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Stanley Runk "Runkdapunk" (Camp North Pines) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puppet Master 5 (DVD)

This was shot at the same time as Part 4, so it's pretty much more of the same. The evil underworld Power Rangers demon sends out another Totem to finish the job he started in Part 4. Rick, the new puppet master, once again has to rely on the help of our usual band of heroes to put a stop to it all. Plus he has to deal with a fellow scientist from Biotech(Biotech....Biotech....Biotech....Is Godzeeela!!) who has gone traitor and wants to steal the puppets.
It's a continuation of Part 4 and pretty much seems like one long Puppet Master movie when viewed back to back. Not much to say about it that hasn't already been said about Part 4. If you liked Part 4, then go for it.
Sorry for saying "Part 4" so much.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 1.75 Stars: Another "Painful to Watch" Puppet Master sequel, November 10, 2007

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The Piper at the Gates (Bakersville, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Puppet Master 5 (DVD)

After watching Puppet Master 4, I knew what I was in for when I put this one in the DVD player. Its more of the same trash that was in Puppet Master 4. The same cheesy, pointless story, the same bad acting protagonists, and the same corny dialog and horribly cheap looking special effects. Basically, everything that made Puppet Master 4 bad, returns once again in Part 5, except this time, I think this one's a little bit worse!! I really don't have nothing good to say about this one. Its just plain bad! I could go into details about why its bad, but I really don't have that much time on my hands! Though I will mention one thing that bugged me to no end, and that is the puppet Torch comes out of nowhere in the film. This film is a DIRECT continuation of Part 4, yet Torch wasn't to be found in that film. Yet, by some miracle, I guess, he appears in this one with no explanation! But with all its many many flaws, I suppose this one is hardly worth mentioning. Needless to say, this film is ONLY worth owning if you're trying to complete your Puppet Master collection, and ONLY worth watching if you've challenged yourself to watch all of the Puppet Master films at least once before you die. And the latter reason, is why I even bothered to watch this one!