Barb Wire (1996) movie poster

Barb Wire (1996)

"Don't call me babe!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 34% (RT: 28%, MC: 40) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Science FictionActionAdventure

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Director
David Hogan
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.1/10 (476 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
28%
Metacritic
40
Cast
Pamela Anderson as Barbara Kopetski / Barb Wire
Temuera Morrison as Axel Hood
Victoria Rowell as Dr. Corrina Devonshire
Jack Noseworthy as Charlie Kopetski
Udo Kier as Curly
Steve Railsback as Colonel Pryzer
Xander Berkeley as Alexander Willis
John Paxton as Smooth
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 476 votes. Critics scored it lower at 34%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons. Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Barb Wire is a 1996 science fiction, action, adventure film directed by David Hogan. A sexy nightclub owner, Barb Wire moonlights as a mercenary in Steel Harbor, one of the last free zones in the now fascist United States. When scientist Cora Devonshire wanders into Barb's establishment, she gets roped into a top-secret government plot involving biological weapons.

Soon Barb is reunited with her old flame Axel Hood, who is now Cora's husband and a guerrilla fighter, resulting in plenty of tense action. The film has been rated by 476 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Barb Wire delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Barb Wire (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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