Battletruck

1982

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

15
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 31% · 4 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 31% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.0/10 10 1754 1.8K

dystopia new zealand post-apocalyptic future truck post nuclear

Plot summary

It's the 21st century, the Oil Wars have made a mess of the planet and the land outside major cities is lawless. After Hunter comes to the aid of Corlie, who has run away from the villainous Straker, he takes her to the peaceful community of Clearwater. Unfortunately for the citizens of Clearwater, Straker fully intends to get Corlie back.

Director

Harley Cokeliss Photo
Harley Cokeliss

Top cast

James Wainwright Photo
James Wainwright as Straker
John Ratzenberger Photo
John Ratzenberger as Rusty
Marshall Napier Photo
Marshall Napier as Driver
Annie McEnroe Photo
Annie McEnroe as Corlie
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
847.69 MB
1280*682
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 3
1.54 GB
1920*1024
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 13

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Oliver-50 4 / 10

Battletruck!

It's very lucky that this film has such a cool 'Battletruck' or else it wouldn't be worth much at all. As it is, it's not a good movie, and yet it's not bad enough to moan and groan over - moan and groan in either a laughable or a bored way.Within the first few minutes 'Warlords of the 21st Century' (isn't Battletruck the better choice?) it's unavoidable to make comparisons to one of the greatest films ever 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.' After all, both films take place in a post apocalyptic future where gasoline is a precious commodity; both have a giant Semi truck hauling around the Land Down Under; and both have a quiet, mysterious hero to fight for the people in danger! Battletruck isn't enough of a Mad Max clone to draw comparisons throughout the whole movie but the film doesn't have enough ingenuity to stand on it's own. Virtually every element of the film has been played out before.So what's left to do? I was hoping for some good action; the back of the VHS box states that there is a 'terrifying chase' at the climax. And while the film does end on a high note with a little bloodshed and an impressive slow-mo explosive of the Battletruck, there is little else to cheer about. In the first hour of the 91 minutes, a few people get shot, there's a few explosions, a weak chase scene and, you bet, some Battletruck destruction! Mostly though, we get a bunch of aerial shots of bikes/cars/Battletruck driving through the wasteland. Hooray.My pleasure stems from watching the hero, Hunter (played by Michael Beck of 'The Warriors' deliver the monotone one-liners while still having the physical charisma to run, dive, punch, kick, and shoot. 'The Warriors' is one of my favorite films, so for me shouting out "no Swan!" to the screen gives me some giddy joy - most other viewers may not get the same joy.James Wainwright, as the villain Stryker out to rule the world and collect fuel, is good although he could do this role in his sleep. And the rest of the cast is decent - even the beautiful girl of the story isn't awful, she's just so-so. So it's a bit of a relief/surprise that the acting is as good as it is for such a ho-hum film.But the real star is of course Battletruck.
Reviewed by mikecanmaybee 5 / 10

Great Scenery And Alot Of Action EarnsBattletruck An Endorsement..

Pretty good movie that has some great scenery of the beautiful country of New Zealand. Leading man Hunter played well by Michael Beck and the evil boss of the Battletruck team Straker, played a little softly by James Wainwright, are both after the same woman the always bundled up Corlie played by the decidedly not sexy Annie McEnroe. If it wasn't for her long hair and voice she would have fit in with the rest of the guys as the Director never allowed her to establish her character as desirable.The good news is that battletruck never bogs down with Michael beck just having enough charisma in his little body to keep us interested. John Ratzenberger as one of Hunter's helpers isn't really given many lines, but does a good job in a limited roll The star of the movie is stunt rider Warren Timpson who looks great rolling effortlessly over the high desert. This is not a great movie but is certainly and good "B" movie
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