Synopsis: In 1999, the ozone layer is almost destroyed. Scientists come up with a device that replaces it with an artificial shield. The side effect is that it blocks all light from the Sun. In 2024, the company that installed the shield and maintains it is a megacorporation with almost unlimited power. A group of rebels finds out that the corporation owners may be withholding important information that would jeopardize their business. The leader of the rebels seeks help from one of the builders of the shield -- a man from another planet who has immortality powers that come and go according to complicated rules.
Appraisal: This film has several plot weaknesses in addition to its ridiculous premise. The dialogue has a few inspired moments, and the action is not so badly staged, so I guess it would be wrong to call the film dreck, but I think all of us deserve better. [Note: I have seen the shorter version; a director's cut has also been released which is longer.]
Rating: 17
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