GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Michael_Elliott Class of 1999 (1990) ** (out of 4)Set in the future, the schools have been rundown and overtaken by gangs and other misfits so Dr. Forrest (Stacy Keach) talks a principal (Malcolm McDowell) into allowing three "new" teachers into his school. These three new teachers are to restore the schools as well as cut down on the violence but it doesn't take long for students to realize that these teachers are robots and are resorting to killing.CLASS OF 1999 is a very low-budget movie that has some very good ideas scattered throughout but it just never really comes together. The film looks and smell likes the various low-budget movies that Roger Corman was producing throughout the decade and I must admit that I was a little shocked to see Gene Siskel of all people give it a thumbs up. The film has certainly gained a cult following over the years but it just didn't work too well for me.The best thing about the film is certainly the cast as we get some fun character actors. Keach and McDowell are always entertaining no matter what they're doing and that's true here as well. Both of them are fun to watch and do a nice job with their roles. Patrick Kilpatrick is effective as the most psychotic teacher and John P. Ryan is good as well. Then you've got Pam Grier as another one of the teachers and she's always fun. The film does have a pretty good ending with all sorts of slime, gore and action and that certainly ends the movie on a high note.The problem is that the story just doesn't have a lot going for it. Again, the idea of robot teachers handling the bad crowd is a fascinating idea but there's just not much done with it here. I'd also argue that the film suffers under its low-budget as it just never really takes off. Another problem is that it just runs on way too long as the thin plot gets dragged out to the point where the viewer just loses interest.Still, warts and all, CLASS OF 1999 has some interesting ideas and if you're a fan of the cast then it's worth watching.

Thy Davideth In the future, which was 18 years ago to this writing, teens are getting more retarded (at least they got that right). Anyways, this is a sequel of some sorts to Class Of 1984 but with a cyberpunk edge. I really enjoyed this one for the action sequences, cinematography and absurd plot. The acting oscillates between good and $#!+ and blah blah. I hope this review was unintelligible and not helpful, t#@t.

utgard14 Director Mark Lester's follow-up to Class of 1984 takes place fifteen years in the future. In the previous film, the focus was on a teacher fighting back against the violent students at his high school. This time, the schools have become so overrun by (predominately white) gangs that the city of Seattle decides to try a new tactic -- using humanoid military robots as teachers. They place three android teachers in the school and they certainly do a good job of controlling the violence. That is, until their disciplinary efforts start going too far and they declare war on the gangs.A cheesy gem made at the end of the '80s; one of the many wonderful "B" movies that decade produced. It's all pretty silly stuff. From Stacy Keach's ridiculous appearance to the laughable idea that diminutive whitebread Bradley Gregg could be a tough gangbanger, the movie never really has a chance to be taken seriously (though it seems like it wants to be). The android teachers are played by the great Pam Grier, Patrick Kilpatrick, and John P Ryan. They're the best part of this, having a lot of fun hamming it up as the villains. Malcolm McDowell is the ineffectual principal. One of moviedom's all-time weirdos, Joshua John Miller, plays Gregg's buddy. Another unlikely gangbanger. All of the computer stuff, like the sound effects and the way the words are typed across the screen word processor-style, is dated greatness. The loud clothes and "futuristic" cars are goofy fun, as well. The special effects are...less than special.The movie's ultimate message is confusing. We're expected to sympathize with the teenagers but I really didn't, even though I was closer to their age when I first saw this. The best teens here are recklessly irresponsible lawbreakers and the worst are shown to be murderers and rapists. I had to laugh when the principal complained the students were being beaten for "mild infractions at best." Yeah, like when the one that was high pointed a loaded gun at a teacher or when another tried to rape your daughter? So mild. The movie starts with a premise that the reason this school had to resort to using these robots was because things had gotten so bad there was no other alternative, then expects us to feel bad that the criminal youth are being dealt with. It doesn't work. As a social commentary, it's a dud. But as a cheeseball B sci-fi action thriller it's pretty entertaining.

Harriet Deltubbo The setup: Robot teachers have been secretly placed in the schools where the students have run riot. The teachers do a good job of controlling the unruly youngsters, until they go too far and some students get suspicious.The verdict: It is plagued by plot holes and inane dialog. Actually, the movie itself is nothing that special, but it has some good stuff. It is a pretty unnecessary film. If you are looking for a good movie with good acting this might not be for you. While this isn't a great film by any means, it is entertaining. It is difficult to watch and has no shortage of abuse and neglect.