Raetsonwe Redundant and unnecessary.

FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Bob This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Spikeopath Yet another Jean-Claude Van Damme film that sees him tasked with playing two characters. In spite of its shaky reputation this isn't half bad, it delivers what most Van Damme fans expect, namely bonkers fights and shifty science. Plot has Van Damme as a fire obsessed serial killer who is always one step ahead of the police. Enter science as a chance to clone the killer arises and this sets in motion the wheels of the Van Damme clone trying to come to terms with his alien world as he, and world weary police officer Jake Riley (Michael Rooker), set about capturing the unhinged mad man.It's of course daft but it's a whole bunch of fun, and with the strong presence of Rooker supplemented by two very interesting performances by Van Damme, pic is in good hands. The fight scenes are smoothly choreographed and exciting, with director Ringo Lam clearly aware of what makes a Van Damme movie work. It's not prime Van Damme, but it's above average and well worth checking out for those so inclined. 6/10

LeonLouisRicci There is Child Abuse in this Film and that doesn't mean the Baby in the Crib. It is the way Michael Rooker's Retired Cop Caretaker Beats and Berates the Newly Cloned and Confused Replicant from the Get Go.He Teases Him with Holding Back Food, Handcuffs the Poor Boy Relentlessly and Pummels Him Bloody Jumping to Conclusions. This Abuse is Pretty Hard to Take and Keeps the Movie from being Enjoyable.The Bad Van Damme Serial Killer who is Damaged Goods from an Also Abusive Childhood is Believably Sinister and there are some Gritty Goings On that could have made this an Edgy Thriller. The Cloning Aspect might also have Added a bit of Sci-Fi Horror to Upgrade from Standard JCVD Stuff.But the way this Thing is Handled, it is the Most Dumbed Down Hollywood Cringe Inducements that are just Brainless and Mean Spirited. Overall it Cannot be Recommended because the whole Mentor/Father Relationship Ping-Pongs between Contempt and Cuddling and is not Believable for One Second and it is Off Putting to say the Least.

Sandcooler Trying to catch a deranged serial killer by cloning him, that's the kind of logic only a Van Damme movie can employ. It has to be said though: this is very different from his usual material, because the writers felt like exploring his range a little. Sure, he has played a double role before in "Double Impact" (why do I know this?), but there it was just tough guy/tough guy. Here it's bad guy/mute, which is very interesting to say the least. I particularly liked the scene where the hapless clone visits a prostitute, Van Damme is actually sorta uhm, dare I say convincing? Villainous Van Damme may just be even better, the long hair and sunglasses is a perfect touch. Michael Rooker is also awesome as usual, whenever I hear that trademark gravelly voice I know the movie can never completely suck. But screw the actors, what about the action? Well, I'm glad to say that it looks really good, even despite the limited budget. Director Ringo Lam apparently really knows how to squeeze every penny and treats us to some excellent brainless mayhem, fun all around. This movie is WAY better than it looks.

callanvass I have seen Replicant quite a few times now, and I appreciate it more,each time I view it. For a direct to video film, your not gonna find many better than this one. Replicant is so sinister in its approach,taking us on a wild ride, we soon won't forget. It's got much more depth then the usual serial killer film . It's unrelentingly brutal nature only helped the film. It starts off with a disturbing sequence of Van Damme burning a mother to death,then putting on one hell of an exciting chase sequence, when Rooker shows up. Van Damme's double performance as Garrotte and The Replicant is truly astonishing. I have been a Van Dammefor many years. He's never been known for his acting, but lately he's been putting on some incredible performances, as far as him is concerned. He is absolutely chilling as Garrotte the serial killer,with no remorse, yet perfectly restrained as The Replicant, and vulnerable. I enjoyed him most as The Replicant, because he brought a lot of humor to the film's proceedings, with his mimicking of Michael Rooker.It also boasts some of the most impressive flashback scenes i've ever seen. Every flashback scene shown of Garrotte managed to send chills up and down my spine, especially the one's of him as a kid, with his mother scolding him. Though, I have to say, the non flashback one of him visiting his Mom in the hospital, out does it. The veteran presence,Michael Rooker has in this film, is all that more beneficial. UnlikeMr.Seagal|Who I like, but has become very lazy with his films} VanDamme always puts effort into his DTV films. Van Damme obviously cared a lot about the project, and because of it, the film turned out really good. It develops it's relationships perfectly. I do feel the need to warn you all though. This is not your typical Van Damme film. This one has plenty of action, plenty of roundhouse kicks, but it's more story oriented then anything else. Replicant's plot is a pretty simple one,but it all comes together extremely well, due to its well structured story, and it's relentlessness.Performances. Jean Claude Van Damme has played doubles before, but he's better this time around. He gives one of the finest performances of his career. He is a complete madman as The Serial Killer, yet managed to not go too over the top. If your used to seeing him as a good guy, your in for a shock, when you see his fantastically sickening performance, as The Serial Killer. As The Replicant, he is wonderfully vulnerable. His chemistry with Rooker is truly excellent. It's obvious Van Damme thought this role was special, because he put his heart and soul into the role. Michael Rooker is one intense guy. I always enjoy watching him on-screen. Nobody can match this guy's intensity, nobody!well very few, anyway. Catherine Dent is OK as the wife, she did what she had to do adequately.Bottom line. Replicant is one of Van Damme's best films. Don't be put off, because it's DTV, Replicant is a great film, in pretty much all aspects. If you want action, emotion, well-developed characters and good acting, you've come to the right place. Clone this!.8/10