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starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Michael Rooker, Catherine Dent, Brandon James Olson, Pam Hyattdirected by: Ringo Lam
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0012236119890
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Label: Live / Artisan
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Release Date: February 26, 2002
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 36701
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Jean-Claude Van Damme (star of Timecop and Universal Soldier) plays two roles in this surprisingly good action thriller. Replicant also stars Michael Rooker (of Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Replacement Killers) as Jake Riley, a cop who's been tracking a serial killer called 'The Torch' (Van Damme). Frustrated, Riley decides to retire--and the National Security Department makes him an offer: they've cloned 'The Torch' as part of a program to track down terrorists; they'll turn this replicant (Van Damme again, of course) over to Riley as a sort of test run for the program. The idea is that the replicant will slowly recall the original person's memories and lead the cops to the original. It's ridiculous, but no more ridiculous than the setup for the highly successful Face/Off, and it works just as well as the engine for an effective action flick. What makes Replicant more unusual is that the writers actually put some thought into the relationship between Riley and the replicant, which starts to mirror parent-child relationships in emotionally complex ways. Furthermore, while it's no surprise that Rooker gives a solid performance, it is surprising that Van Damme does just as good a job in both of his roles--he's perfectly creepy as the serial killer and genuinely affecting as the quickly developing replicant, projecting a mixture of innocence and turmoil. Replicant was directed by Hong Kong director Ringo Lam, the man behind Full Contact and City on Fire. He was clearly working on a limited budget, but the movie looks good, moves with lean efficiency, and has some riveting action sequences and good quality effects--the scenes where Van Damme (inevitably!) fights himself are completely convincing. A satisfying movie. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - worst van damn movie he has ever made
this is pure crap dont buy this movie the story line might sound really good but trust me the way they did it sucks the whole movie van damn looks pathetic and im his biggest fan which makes me sad that they put him in this movie he really isnt even the main star and he plays two rolls this is just crap dont buy this movie its not even a kicking movie till the end which fight seen was a joke why people rated this movie so good idk but trust me its his worst movie ever
Rating:  - Funny and great
Van Damme stars as a serial killer and the replicant version developed by gov-t. Van Damme acts well and is very funny to watch as the Replicant goes around learning everything around him and gets himself in funny situations. THe movie has a very positive feel overall and is very well done on the story front. Action is great and Van Damme shows off his gymnastics skills again. Everything about the movie is great, so I'd recommend it. It is a fun action movie to watch.
Rating: - A return to JCVD's roots - Roundhouse Nirvana
The Jean Claude Van Damme Review Matrix (JCVD-RM)
1. Who is he? Edward Garrotte, murder victims he burns. Nicknamed is "The Torch", his alias well earned. His hair has been used, for the DNA. A Replicant is made, to save the day.
2. Which family member/friend must be avenged? His mother? Himself? This part is hazy. Suffice to say, the setup is crazy.
3. Does he take his shirt off? When born as "Replicant", it's all for show. Think Keanu, Matrix, without the "Whoa". ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing Performance by Van Damme
JC Van Damme was my favorite action star when I was younger. Before Crouching Tiger and Rumble in the Bronx started the neo-Chinese martial arts movie invasion, Van Damme was king. I watched him get sidelined, disappear for a while, then release movies right to DVD.
Replicant should change all that. JC has remained in top form physically, and even improved as an actor. I am not joking when I say he should have gotten an Oscar nod for his dual role in this film.
If you can ... Read More
Rating: - my favorite of the more recenet van damme films
Replicant is probably the most complete Van Damme movie made. It has everything from an enjoyable and well paced plot, solid characters with pretty good acting, and wonderful action scenes.
This is not the first movie to have 2 Van Damme main characters. Double Impact was actually the first, but unlike that film, the two in Replicant are actually much more different and are pretty much enemies for the most part. The first Van Damme character we are introudced to is the villain, and Van ... Read More
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