gridoon2024 Review of Class of 1999

Class of 1999 (1990)

Ultraviolent blend of sci-fi, action, and satire

[6/10 · 18 September 2016]

This sequel to the minor hit "Class of 1984" is more like a reversal (this time, the teachers are the true baddies), with a lot of "Terminator" and "Robocop" thrown in. The first half has some amusing satirical moments on "educational discipline", but the film soon reverts to action-explosions-noise-gunfire-corpses mode, as you might expect from the director of "Commando". Still, some of the special effects and stunts are indeed impressive, and although the main lead is a little weak, the supporting cast (including a still-superfine Pam Grier and a creepily white-eyed Stacy Keach) is strong. It's a junky but well-made film, with cult possibilities (just like its predecessor). **1/2 out of 4.