| Crossworlds | |
|---|---|
|   | |
| Directed by | Krishna Rao | 
| Written by | Krishna Rao Raman Rao | 
| Starring | Rutger Hauer Josh Charles Andrea Roth Stuart Wilson Jack Black | 
| Music by | Christophe Beck | 
| Production company | |
| Distributed by | Trimark | 
| Release date | 
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| Running time | 90 minutes | 
| Country | United States | 
| Language | English | 
Crossworlds is a 1996 American science fiction film starring Rutger Hauer, Josh Charles, Andrea Roth, Stuart Wilson and Jack Black, and directed by Krishna Rao. [1] [2] The film, Rao's feature directorial debut, received mixed reviews but is remembered for its special effects as well as the presence of Hauer.
College student Joe is drawn into a battle to save the world from arch-enemy Ferris. Joe's heirloom pendant just happens to be the key to a sceptre that opens doors to the Crossworlds, another dimension. When Laura shows up to check on the key and Ferris' goons begin their assaults, they run to semi-retired adventurer A.T. for help and guidance.
The film was Rao's first feature. [3] The cast also include Jack Black in an early role. [4]
Special effects were made by Digital Drama. The film was shot in Los Angeles, Lone Pine, and El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA.[ citation needed ]
Creature Feature gave the movie 2 out of 5 stars, finding the low budget a detriment. [5] A review in Mad Movies also stated the films would have required more important means to achieve its ambitions. [6] Another issue of the same magazine found the character of Joe irritating and stated: "Some new digital effects and the harsh presence of Rutger Hauer may console the last admirers of B-movies deprived of any surprising features." [7] The production was judged "tedious more than exciting" by Howard Maxford [8] .The film was however also described as "a fun sci fi action-fantasy with excellent FX" [9] and as "offer[ing] adventure, fighting, fantasy and a good dose of special effects, created by the team that made possible, among other films, Batman Forever , Demolition Man and Mortal Komba t." [10]
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