An android fighting-machine is charged with destroying a small brigade of rebels in a Latin American war who are fighting to maintain their freedom and protect their village. Contrary to his programming, Peebles decides to stay and assist the rebels in their plight. Having gained this information, his "creators" develop a more powerful android to try and defeat him.
Practical Effects
Charming low-budget robot suit beats lazy CGI.
Acting
Mario Van Peebles commits harder than the material deserves.
Director
Norberto Barba
Mario Van Peebles
Solo
Barry Corbin
General Clyde Haynes
William Sadler
Colonel Frank Madden / Improved Solo
Demián Bichir
Rio
Seidy López
Agela
Joaquín Garrido
Vasquez
Adrien Brody
Dr. Bill Stewart, Solo's Designer
Lucas Dudley
Helmsman
Christopher Michael
Flight Deck Officer
Rafael Velasco
Justos
Farnesio de Bernal
Father Cerna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mario Van Peebles also directed this, meaning he cast himself as the perfect killing machine. The confidence is almost admirable.
This bombed against Independence Day and Eraser in summer '96, becoming a cautionary tale about releasing mid-budget sci-fi without Will Smith or Arnold.
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