Solarbabies (1986)

Directed by

Alan Johnson

Genre

adventure film, science fiction film, post-apocalyptic film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 34m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

5.3 of 10 from 89 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of roller-skating orphans find a mysterious glowing orb that gives them hope. They must protect it from an evil warden who wants to use its power for himself.

cheesycampydatedsillyspiritednostalgicunintentionally funnyhigh-energy

What happens

Solarbabies (also known as Solarwarriors and Solarfighters) is a 1986 American science fiction film, made by Brooksfilms and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was the second and final film directed by Alan Johnson, who is better known for his work as a choreographer. Solarbabies was released theatrically on November 26, 1986. The film was widely panned by critics as a nonsensical, derivative sci-fi mess, criticized for its silly dialogue, poor acting, blatant rip-offs from Blade Runner and Mad Max, and a nonsensical plot involving roller-skating kids, a magical glowing orb, and a lame villain, though some found it enjoyable as "80s cheese" due to its unintentional humor and nostalgic value. It bombed theatrically but became a cult favorite on video/cable, with some reviewers noting its production values (like music and design) and the careers it launched for stars like Jami Gertz and Jason Patric. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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