Sylvester Stallone recently discussed his 1993 action movie, Demolition Man, and explained why he thinks it deserves more credit. In an interview with GQ, he responded to criticism that the film was odd and excessively violent, arguing that it actually predicted many things about the future.
The movie, featuring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock, takes place in a Los Angeles of the future where crime is almost completely eliminated. Stallone believes it was a strong film, noting that it has aged well and feels increasingly relevant. He described a trend he calls the ‘gentilization of society’ as being reflected in the movie, and praised its overall quality and contemporary feel.
Although Demolition Man eventually became a hit, making the movie wasn’t easy. Sylvester Stallone revealed the script was revised numerous times, and he wasn’t the original pick to play John Spartan—Steven Seagal was initially cast in the role.
Stallone shared stories about some of his riskiest on-set moments, including scenes involving a large mechanical claw and a chamber filled with freezing oil. He described these as the most dangerous stunts of his career, explaining that if he’d been stuck in either for more than 30 seconds, he wouldn’t have been able to escape.
I recently watched Demolition Man, and it’s a really fun action flick! It’s Marco Brambilla’s first time directing, and the story centers around John Spartan – a bit of a wild card cop – who gets cryogenically frozen back in 1996 after a chase gone wrong with the villainous Simon Phoenix, brilliantly played by Wesley Snipes.
In 2032, a character named Phoenix breaks free, and Spartan is revived from hibernation to pursue him. The movie draws inspiration from well-known dystopian novels, including Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and H.G. Wells’s The Sleeper Awakes.
The movie came out on October 8, 1993, and made $159 million around the world, though critics had varying opinions about it.
The film received mixed reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 64% rating, while Metacritic scored it a 34 out of 100, suggesting mostly negative feedback. Critics had differing opinions – Gene Siskel didn’t recommend it, but Roger Ebert enjoyed its humor and exciting action, giving it a positive review.
Critics weren’t impressed with the film; Peter Travers of Rolling Stone found it “sleek and empty, as well as brutal and pointless,” while Emanuel Levy of Variety described it as “a noisy, soulless, self-conscious imitation.” However, Levy did acknowledge the film’s strong visuals, specifically praising the futuristic metallic design created by production designer David L. Snyder and cinematographer Alex Thomson.
Stallone now views the film with appreciation, recognizing its distinctive style and exciting action. He’s proud of the original vision. “The set design was fantastic,” he explained. “Everything you saw was actually built and functional.” He believes the movie continues to connect with audiences and is still a significant example of science fiction action.
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