With computer effects improving on a daily
basis, a more visually dazzling Lawnmower Man
sequel was inevitable. Ten minutes into Jobe's
War (also known as Beyond Cyberspace) you know
the CGI is vastly better, even if composite
shots and model work aren't! The focus of the
effects is still former simpleton Jobe, who's
been rescued from the fireball explosions at the
first film's end. In a Los Angeles of "the
future," he's had both legs amputated, his head
is shaved, and he's now played by Matt Frewer.
The Virtual Light Institute has Jobe building a
chip once designed by disgraced scientist Dr.
Trace (Patrick Bergin). Like the original, this
sequel is a great snapshot of the
special-effects industry of its day. In 1996,
the cyber city and bike ride (a homage to Tron)
was as good as you got.
Directed by:
Farhad Mann
Cast:
Patrick Bergin ... Dr.
Benjamin Trace
Matt Frewer ... Jobe Smith
Austin O'Brien ... Peter Parkette
Ely Pouget ... Dr. Cori Platt
Camille Cooper ... Jennifer
Patrick LaBrecque ... Shawn
Crystal Celeste Grant ... Jade
Sean Parhm ... Travis
Mathew Valencia ... Homeless Kid
Kevin Conway ... Jonathan Walker
Trever O'Brien ... Young Peter
Richard Fancy ... Senator Greenspan
Ellis Williams ... Chief of Security
Castulo Guerra ... Guillermo
Molly Shannon ... Homeless Lady
Ralph Ahn ... Doctor
David Byrd ... Judge
Stephanie Menuez ... Female Lawyer
Nancy Chen ... Cashier
Amanda Hillwood ... News Anchor
Patricia Belcher ... Impatient Customer
Gregg Daniel ... Trace's Lawyer
Arthur Mendoza ... Technician
Dale E. House ... Helicopter Pilot
John Benjamin Martin ... Henry the Guard
Ayo Adejugbe ... Nigerian Businessman
Yoshio Be ... Japanese Businessman
Carl Carlsson-Wollbruck ... German Businessman
David Gene Gibbs ... Male Pilot
Pamela West ... Female Co-pilot
Dan Lipe ... Securtiy Guard
Kenny Endoso ... Train Conductor
