'' is a
2002 Remake of the
1975 Science Fiction Film Of The Same Name . This updated 'remake' of the film was directed by
John McTiernan and has a much greater concentration on action and more muted social and political overtones. Unlike the first film, it takes place in the present rather than a seemingly
Dystopian future.
The film starred
Chris Klein ,
LL Cool J ,
Jean Reno and
Rebecca Romijn .
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) personality
Paul Heyman stars as an announcer and
Shane McMahon , son of WWE owner
Vince McMahon , can be seen in one scene.There is a concert scene in which the
Nu Metal band
Slipknot plays the song "I Am Hated" from their album ''
Iowa ''.
Upon its release, the film met with harsh critical disdain and poor box-office returns. As a guest on ''
Late Night With Conan O'Brien '', LL Cool J admitted that the film "sucked," despite some critics praising his performance as the best out of the bunch.
