Review of Solo (1996) by Bill S — 20 May 2014

One of the most boring "action" movies ever.

This review of Solo (1996) was written by Bill S on 20 May 2014.

Solo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By John Gustafson (2) for AV Club (2,778) on 27 May 2013

Since the hero and the villains are equally mechanical, the big, loud battles are as exciting and suspenseful as watching people play Mortal…

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By Subhro R (80) on 26 Aug 2007

It says a great deal about Melvin van Peebles' acting career when his greatest acting achievement was sexing a prostitute when he was 11…

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By Patty F (19) on 04 Jul 2006

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By Young K (15) on 29 Jun 2007

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By Robert A (771) on 15 Sep 2007

Enjoyable for how stupid it is, especially when Solo uses his translator to understand Spanish, when all that happens is that they start speaking…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 14 Jun 2007

This movie was lame lame lame. Gah... why'd I spend money on this (and I saw it in the cheap theater)…

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By Bethany M (432) on 30 Aug 2007

Van Peebles isn't all that great a lead, but there is some guilty fun to be had here…

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By Leonard Klady (141) for Variety (12,700) on 04 Aug 2006

The best one can say for Norberto Barba is that he directs a slick piece of goods…

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By Tim Brayton (2,283) for Alternate Ending (372) on 26 May 2018

An altogether nonsensical bit of action/sci-fi garbage that marries a dreadful script with hilariously chintzy action…

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