Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision (2003)

I love this movie so much

the audience applauded

How sad is this?

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

It could have been a little longer, though. The actors actually did a decent enough job. The director is normally a stunt coordinator, so it's got a kind of TV show quality eye to the performances... not X-Files or Homeland caliber, mind you. It's adequate, and that's probably how they were shooting. Accessible, clear, and not too many takes to get some really deep moment. The effects weren't terrible. And Andy frigg'n Gray did the music! That left me in shock at the end. Who's EVER done a cover of Piledrive?! Oh, this isn't a cover; it's an unreleased remix from Andy. Dude! Even as-is, a theatrical release wouldn't have been a bad idea. I think it would have made more money. This was before the move to digital distribution, so it was much more expensive back then, but I think people have a good enough memory of the original movie and the lead from the Jungle Book to have gone. The Berlin Decision is worth viewing on a pay site.

Though it doesn't have the big budget of the original TIMECOP, this sequel makes up for that with a more enjoyable, more involving plot. It's also better at exploring the concept of a future where time travel is possible, with organizations set up to make sure that the past remains correct. There's also a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance by Hong Kong movie 'Gwailo' Steve (OPERATION CONDOR, LETHAL PANTHER) Tartalia as a Nazi soldier.

I'm shocked. Until Timecop 2, I don't think I had ever seen a cheap, direct-to-video sequel that was actually good and possibly even better than its theatrical predecessor! And it's not just because of the action either - the best thing about the film is its story. It's handled with EXQUISITE pacing. On the one hand, the hero played by Jason Scott Lee is constantly jumping from time period to time period, so there's always some action or intrigue going on. But amazingly, at the same time, the filmmakers manage to acknowledge all of the great moral or ethical dilemmas that a time altering premise provides. It's thought-provoking and even a little emotional. Basically, the film is stuffed with great ideas, good acting, and decent action scenes. The only way Timecop 2 suffers in comparison to the first is in the cinematography. Whereas the first film had fantastically moody photography, the sequel looks like an above average television film. It has a too "clean" look to it. It isn't horrible, but it's not very cinematic either. In terms of action, the film is exceptional at demonstrating fast, brutal Jeet Kune Do moves. I guess Jason Scott Lee has still been practicing since he did Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story all of those years ago.Bottom-line, give Timecop 2 a try. It's far better than it has any right to be.

I loved Jason Scott Lee in this picture. The passion that he puts into his role is commendable. I loved the story and the moral conflicts that the main characters go through in being Time Cops. It was a pretty good role for the antagonist in this movie, too. The movie contained one of the longest epilogues I have ever seen, but they kept it entertaining so I didn't mind. Another really cool thing I personally loved is his use of Jeet Kun Do (Bruce Lee's fighting style). He used it in the movie Dragon and did so well with it. For those that know a little about his fighting style, and even for those who don't, it is pretty awesome to watch. In a future movie, I would love to see the characters spend more time with a particular historical event (They were in Berlin for a total of maybe 7 minutes in the beginning of the film). I would love to see another Time Cop movie, but only if Jason Scott Lee plays in it again! It's a Tivo keeper ;)