Directed by:
David HoganCinematography:
Rick BotaComposer:
Michel ColombierCast:
Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, Andre Rosey Brown, Clint Howard, Jennifer Banko, Steve Railsback, Tony Bill (more)Plots(1)
There's a joint in Steel Harbor. It's called the Hammerhead Bar and Grille. The place is legendary. So is its owner. Her name is Barb Wire. She's razor sharp. She's tough as nails. She won't take shit and she won't take sides. She lives in the not-too-distant future where biology is used to kill, not cure, in a country devastated by Civil War. Every man wants her. No man can have her. She's a woman with high standards in a world of lowest common denominators. She's not about to waste her time with a man unless he has a really big one and knows how to use it - a brain, that is. It's been a long time since Barb's been on anybody's side other than her own. But when she wants to, she can more than match any man. There's nothing she can't handle. You can blast her and beat her, slash her and shoot her, drag her and diss her. But, whatever you do, just don't call her "babe...". (Mediumrare Entertainment)
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It’s stupid and poorly directed, but there are still a few clever ideas to be found. It’s definitely not one of the worst films of all time, it has far too cool of a protagonist for that, as well as surprisingly well-shot action, and most importantly, a healthy dose of satire and self-parody. Pamela Anderson stylishly delivers her lines while her long hair flies in the air as coolly as she does in her sexy leather outfit. The opening water dance alone is worth watching. The plot is absolutely empty and uninteresting, but nothing else can be expected. That said, the portrayal of the USA after the second civil war looks quite interesting, and the panoramic shots of the distant smokestacks of a destroyed city slightly mirror those from Blade Runner. Decent mindless entertainment, with Pamela Anderson adding one star. Her best role.
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I got exactly what I wanted. Pamela Anderson. I simply felt nostalgia from my childhood, when I was in love with Pamela. Not quite in the style of Borat, but puberty does its thing. And so I enjoyed this film, especially because its course is very B-movie-esque. That striptease at the beginning is awesome. Too bad it’s at the beginning.
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Barb Wire is not a classic, either in the comics or the movies. The character is relatively new, having originally been published by Dark Horse in 1993. And the film itself is a typical product of its time, perfect material for Pamela Anderson fans. Others have no reason to waste their time with it.
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Anyone from the audience who complains about the level of Judge Dredd should watch this gem of a comic adaptation first. It is quite possible that Judge Dredd himself would then rise to unimaginable heights. It's a typical B-movie production that uses Pamela Anderson's silicone-enhanced chest as the biggest attraction for the viewers. The plot is completely ordinary, without any unexpected twists, and the execution is below average. There is a noticeable lack of impressive scenes, and the budget was clearly limited. It is best to forget about this comic adaptation as quickly as possible. Pamela's performance does not deserve more than 15% of the overall impression.
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