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Velocity Trap 1997 ‧ Sci-fi/Action ‧ 1h 30m

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### Film Review: Velocity Trap (1997) **Genre:** Sci-fi/Action **Duration:** 1h 30m **IMDb Rating:** 4.5/10 **Rotten Tomatoes:** 24% **Google Users:** 40% liked this film **Director:** Phillip J. Roth **Production Company:** UFO Films **Producers:** Phillip J. Roth, Ken Olandt, Christian McIntire, Elizabeth Weintraub **Plot Summary:** "Velocity Trap" follows the story of a policeman, played by Olivier Gruner, who finds himself in a perilous situation while escorting a federal banking ship through space. The journey becomes fraught with danger as he encounters space pirates and must also deal with the looming threat of an oncoming asteroid. **Review:** "Velocity Trap" is a quintessential late-90s sci-fi action film that aims to deliver a mix of suspense, space adventure, and high-stakes drama. Unfortunately, it falls short in several areas, making it a film that appeals primarily to die-hard genre fans rather than a wider audience. **Strengths:** 1. **Action Sequences:** The film does have moments of intense action, which can be quite entertaining. The space battles and confrontations with pirates are choreographed to provide some excitement. 2. **Concept:** The idea of a space cop dealing with both human threats (pirates) and natural space dangers (asteroid) is intriguing. It sets up a premise that promises a lot of tension and adventure. **Weaknesses:** 1. **Special Effects:** Given its late-90s production and presumably modest budget, the special effects in "Velocity Trap" do not hold up well by today's standards. The CGI and practical effects can appear dated and unconvincing, detracting from the immersion. 2. **Acting and Characters:** Olivier Gruner, while physically impressive and believable in action roles, delivers a performance that lacks depth. The supporting characters are also underdeveloped, which results in a lack of emotional engagement with the audience. 3. **Plot Execution:** The story, while promising on
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