Crossworlds
| Crossworlds | |
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| Directed by | Krishna Rao |
| Written by | Krishna Rao Raman Rao |
| Starring | Rutger Hauer Josh Charles Andrea Roth Stuart Wilson Jack Black |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Trimark |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Crossworlds is a 1996 American science fiction film starring Rutger Hauer, Josh Charles, Andrea Roth, Stuart Wilson and Jack Black, and directed by Krishna Rao.[1][2] The film, Rao's feature directorial debut, received mixed reviews but is remembered for its special effects as well as the presence of Hauer.
Plot
[edit]College student Joe is drawn into a battle to save the world from arch-enemy Ferris. Joe's heirloom pendant just happens to be the key to a sceptre that opens doors to the Crossworlds, another dimension. When Laura shows up to check on the key and Ferris' goons begin their assaults, they run to semi-retired adventurer A.T. for help and guidance.
Cast
[edit]- Rutger Hauer as Alex "A.T."
- Josh Charles as Joe "Seph" Talbot
- Stuart Wilson as Ferris
- Andrea Roth as Laura
- Perry Anzilotti as Rebo
- Richard McGregor as Stu
- Jack Black as Steve
- Ellen Geer as Joe's Mom
- Beverly Johnson as The Queen
- Tony Ervolina as Joe's Dad
- Michael Stadvec as Cop #1
- Michael Wiseman as Cop #2
- Shani Rigsbee as The Dancer
Production
[edit]The film was Rao's first feature.[3] The cast also include Jack Black in an early role.[4]
Special effects were made by Digital Drama. The film was shot in Los Angeles, Lone Pine, and El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA.[citation needed]
Reception
[edit]Creature Feature gave the movie 2 out of 5 stars, finding the low budget a detriment.[5] A review in Mad Movies also stated the films would have required more important means to achieve its ambitions.[6] Another issue of the same magazine found the character of Joe irritating and stated: "Some new digital effects and the harsh presence of Rutger Hauer may console the last admirers of B-movies deprived of any surprising features."[7] The production was judged "tedious more than exciting" by Howard Maxford[8].The film was however also described as "a fun sci fi action-fantasy with excellent FX"[9] and as "offer[ing] adventure, fighting, fantasy and a good dose of special effects, created by the team that made possible, among other films, Batman Forever, Demolition Man and Mortal Kombat."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Laser Video Guide. NVI Publishing Group. 1997.
- ^ Martín, Jerónimo José (1998). Cine ...: críticas y fichas téchnicas de todas las películas estrenadas en ... (in Spanish). Ediciones Palabra. ISBN 978-84-8239-237-0.
- ^ https://www.moriareviews.com/sciencefiction/crossworlds-1997.htm
- ^ Jolliffe, Tom (2025-05-29). "6 Great Rutger Hauer Sci-Fi Films That Aren't Blade Runner". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ Stanely, J. (2000) Creature Feature #rd Edition
- ^ mad movies magazine (2024-04-21). Mad Movies 105.
- ^ mad movies magazine (2025-02-27). Mad Movies 183.
- ^ Maxford, Howard (1997). The A-Z of science fiction & fantasy films. Internet Archive. London : Batsford. ISBN 978-0-7134-8265-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - ^ Davies, Clive (2015-03-06). Spinegrinder: The Movies Most Critics Won't Write About. SCB Distributors. ISBN 978-1-909394-06-3.
- ^ Cambio 16 (in Spanish). Información y Revistas, S.A. 1997.
External links
[edit]- Crossworlds at IMDb