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You don't get any more hammy than this. Amongst all the trash of straight to video releases, you ocassionaly find a concept like this. A guy walks out of prison, and heads back to school to find that cyborg teachers are taking the code of the classroom a little to far. Schools in many American districts are regarded as "Free-fire zones" and the police won't even intervene in the deadly gang warfare that ensues whenever school is not on. No one ever asks "Why do these kids even bother going to school", but at this point, who cares? This is a gritty view of the future, with the kind of ironic humour that has made Verhoeven millions, if he had directed this it would have been the next Robocop. The cast shine with the likes of Malcolm MacDowell, Pam Grier and Stacey Keach and in the leading role is charasmatic Corey Feldman-clone, Bradley Gregg. Everyone is having fun with this movie and it is this attitude that makes it so watchable. A pumping rock soundtrack including Nine Inch Nails debut single pads this out even further. Great lines ooze from the script; I'll leave you with one of my favourites: "I'm going to go waste some teachers. Who's with me!"

It's the year 1999 and the violence in schools is virtually now unstoppable with many gangs contributing to the war zone look. To control this problem in a Settle High school, a principal gets help from the board of Government Educational defence and three disguised androids are sent there. They are no ordinary robots that are just there to teach, but they have strong disciplinary actions to keep these savage students at bay. Although soon the punishment that these androids hand out becomes brutal and they decide to terminate the main problem by playing games on the students.

Director Mark L. Lester returns here to provide us with a sequel to his cult classic "Class Of 84". This really isn't a direct sequel and it's not up to scratch with the first. The original is basically far superior in every way. Though, that's not saying it's worthless, because it's not. Trashy, incredibly dumb and over-the-top, but it surely was an entertaining B-grade Sci-fi. Even if the characters and plot seem to lose out to the violence and special effects. They are executed very well by fusing together plentiful action and chaos. Just like the first it doesn't shy away from graphic violence, but the realistic and exploitive touch of the first is lost on this occasion. While, the special effects are very well conceived in this low-budget production. The robot designs were crafted with great detail and skill. Another notable thing that makes this worth a peek is that of the cast. What a stellar line-up it does boast. You got Malcolm McDowell, Stacy Keach, Pam Grier, John P. Ryan, Patrick Kilpatrick and Joshua Millar appearing. Now the big question is how did these names get involved in the production? The characterizations are weak, but Grier, Ryan and Kilpatrick spice it up as the hell bent androids and Keach gives a deviously cheesy performance as the cynical Dr. Bob Forrest, the creator of these robots. The teenagers here are basically paper-thin and lack the menace. Bradley Gregg plays the hero, and that's a very wooden and unappealing one too.

The predictable premise is more concern about keeping the eyes entertained with explosions, gunfire and dazzling effects amongst an apocalyptic background. The satirical comments are there, but it just lacks the venom in the context and it doesn't have the hard ass poetry of the original. It takes a look into the future to see how the higher officials would cope with this problem and it shows the hypocritical reaction that now aggression is the best way to defeat this problem. Like others have mentioned it adds a pinch of "The Terminator", "Westworld" and "The Warriors" to the story's set-up and viola - you got "Class of 1999". The hammy dialog is bad and seems to be on pun overload; with something being mentioned every couple lines. Stacy Keach is the one that drums out the campy dialog beautifully, though. The humour too is terribly off the rocker. The soundtrack sticks with the punk scene and rock grunge, but it isn't so enforcing and catchy. Because of the budget it does have very grimy look that works in well with the flick. Director Lester constructed adequate suspense and paces the film rather smoothly, with enough neat flashes of gore in the mix. Overall, I was expecting something very weak, but hell this was one bone-rattling ride.

Maybe it's not as memorable, interactive and shocking as its great predecessor, but this kitsch sequel, which could possibly stand-alone. Hooks you right in because of the profound visuals and strong cast.

In 1999 (I think) things have gotten so bad that as a last resort, robots have been brought in to teach students. This is all thanks to Bob Forrest (Stacy Keach) who hopes that he can sell his robots to other problem ridden schools, however when the robots (John P. Ryan, Pam Grier and Patrick Kilpatrick) starting killing students for being late and start pitting gangs against each other, it's up to Cody (Bradley Gregg) to reunite the gangs and waste the "George Jetson nightmare!" Also the robots have killed his brothers and kidnapped his girlfriend Kristi (Traci Lin) so Cody's looking for revenge in this exciting and admittedly silly actioner. There are few genres that amuse me more than deadly teachers whipping bad kids in shape. The Principal, Substitute movies and so forth are sources of guilty pleasures, Class 99 is no different, since the androids are played by cool actors such as John P. Ryan, Pam Grier and Patrick Kilpatrick. The teenagers themselves don't really convince as punks but there is lots of action and it's all directed with the most possible gore, this was after all from Mark L. Lester (Commando and Showdown In Little Tokyo) so despite the obvious fact that this movie is even more poorly made than it's own sequel (Which stars Kickboxer 2's Sasha Mitchell) the fact is that this far more entertaining and is perfect for those who hate teenagers and want to see them get disposed of in the most grisly way. I for one find that to be great entertainment.

3/5 Matt Bronson

If you've grown up with trashy no brainer films like this one and Lesters even poorer effort Commando, you'll love this. Its cheesy, over the top and light hearted enough to make for a great bored night in with illegal substances. The acting is hammy, the direction poor, but what saves this film is the exact things that make is a catastrophy. I mean, don't be expecting "Its a Wonderful Life" or "The Green Mile" when you watch this. Just expect a nice straight forward action flick about psychotic robot teachers. Everything about this film is great, its intense, dark and fun. Its not surprising to see people here have ripped it apart, but with a name like Class of 1999, what did you expect??

Summary: watch it for a giggle, its really not that bad.

The setup: Robot teachers have been secretly placed in the schools where the students have run riot. The teachers do a good job of controlling the unruly youngsters, until they go too far and some students get suspicious.

The verdict: It is plagued by plot holes and inane dialog. Actually, the movie itself is nothing that special, but it has some good stuff. It is a pretty unnecessary film. If you are looking for a good movie with good acting this might not be for you. While this isn't a great film by any means, it is entertaining. It is difficult to watch and has no shortage of abuse and neglect.

If you were to take the worst parts of "Terminator," "Class of 1984," "Red Dawn," "Escape From New York," and "River's Edge" and made it into a movie then that movie would still be better than "Class of 1999."

The year is 1999 and gang violence in schools in major cities across the country has gotten so bad that police refuse to even go into areas which have a high school. Those areas are called "Free-Fire Zones" and it looks like something out of "Mad Max" where kids rule everything. The schools are an extension of the streets with drugs, violence, and mayhem, which begs the question: why even go to school? The school is literally just and edifice for more of the same barbarism that occurs in the kids' neighborhood.

One such high school that this movie decided to focus on was Kennedy High School in Seattle. A company called Mega Tech created robots called Tactical Education Units to be used as teachers and they were going to whip the school in shape. If the children did not respond to direct orders, then physical force would be used to ensure compliance.

Things got out of hand when the robots increased their violent tactics to control behavior problems. Much like the robots in "Terminator," they begin to adapt their own programming and use a more militaristic and punitive approach to education.

What I did not understand was: what was wrong with these robots? I mean, all they were doing was exterminating some cretinous killers and dope fiends to begin with. This entire area was rife with human filth who were only itching to kill themselves anyway. The droids were the good guys in this movie IMO.

I don't understand what's the point of making a movie where you have protagonists who are probably even more disgusting than the antagonists. I was rooting for the bots. They were already in a war zone. Were they bad because they were more effective killers? Or were they bad because they targeted minors? Or were they bad because their creator stood to get rich off of their killing?

The walking garbage in the Free-Fire Zone was unsalvageable in any case much like this movie. The robots just accelerated their disposable and it's just like people to be upset by robots doing a better job.

In the 1982 cult hit CLASS OF 1984, the teachers were afraid of the pupils...or at least the punk ones. Eight years later, the tables turned with high-tech results.

In-between CLASS OF 1984, a kind of B-movie exploitation film about high school as seen in Orwellian terms, and its "follow-up" (not necessarily a sequel per se), 1990's CLASS OF 1999, the director of both, Mark L. Lester, had made forays into more mainstream film making with the better-than-average 1984 Stephen King adaptation FIRESTARTER, and the 1985 Schwarzenneger opus COMMANDO. Perhaps knowing that he was not ever going to be another Steven Spielberg (which is a fool's errand anyway), Lester decided at the tail end of the Eighties to revisit the high school theme of CLASS OF 1984. Not surprisingly, this meant reviving the same themes of extremely explicit violence, sex, and profuse profanity that characterized his '82 opus.

This time, however, he took it one step further.

The setting is Lincoln High School in the great Emerald City, Seattle. It is a place where even highly trained Seattle cops wouldn't set foot inside. But the new principal of the place, Dr. Miles Langford, portrayed by Malcolm McDowell (known for his role as Alexander DeLarge in director Stanley Kubrick's 1971 classic A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, one of those films that influenced CLASS OF 1984), has found a way to bring law and order and discipline. He has agreed to have a trinity of former military cyborgs serve as "educators". Unsurprisingly, the end result is typically over-the-top ultra-violent mayhem.

Needless to say, with CLASS OF 1999, we're not exactly talking about anything other than a cheesy bit of graphic, pre-CGI high tech violence. Still, Lester manages to get some good performances, not only by McDowell, but also by great actors of the previous two decades such as Stacy Keach, John Ryan, and Pam Grier, who might otherwise have totally embarrassed themselves. And as if that wasn't enough, CLASS OF 1999 manages to reference, among other films, THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, ROBOCOP, ROBOCOP 2, WESTWORLD, and even BLADE RUNNER. What else can it do? It's really nothing more than a higher-than-usually-budgeted violent B-grade film.

That said, as I did with CLASS OF 1984, I am giving CLASS OF 1999 a '7'-it is good for what it is.

I mean, things are so bad that the cope create free fire zones in which people are allowed to kill each other.

And yet kids still feel that they have to go to school. I mean, why bother?, whats the point?

They all show up for school on time everyday and afterwards go to their warzone homes with no adults and try to kill each other while making nonsensical wisecracks.

The whole premise make no sense.

The robots are pretty cool though, very life like.

Bunch of annoying and violent students in a (ahem) futuristic society get what they deserve (and more) from a trio of excellent cyborg teachers, who are, well, doing their darnedest to inculcate, into a bunch of unruly kids, the importance of education. When you look at how they behave, you wonder why they even bothered coming to school at all. So yes, the cyborg teachers did have a big role to play, and a heavy responsibility to shoulder in getting the job done to perfection. The best scenes feature Mr Hardin and Ms Connors giving three boys what they totally deserved - those scenes are not to be missed!

I hate the term guilty pleasure when it comes to discussion about movies. I mean if you like a film then why should you feel guilty about it? If you are sensible enough to know that a disregarded film is poor on production and story yet entertains you then that is all there is to it really. One such case for myself is with Class Of 1999, Mark L. Lester's loose sci-fi sequel to his own Class Of 1984. I really couldn't recommend this film to anyone with confidence, I just know that I love it, have done since I rented it out of curiosity on VHS many years ago.

The film basically is set in bad future Seattle where anarchy reins in our schools. So into the mix comes three robot teachers on a secretive trial basis, their form of discipline is tough but appears to be working. But things start to go wrong as the teachers start to revert to their battle droid beginnings and it all spirals out of control as they take on the might of the two warring gangs operating out of Kennedy High School.

Think of it as a mixture of Escape From New York and The Terminator and you will be in the same ball park. Tho for the record this is not even close to being as good as either of those movies. Lester's movie actually, in spite of its reviled reputation, comes with some good acting credentials. Malcolm McDowell, Stacy Keach and Pam Grier are the "name" actors, while Patrick Kilpatrick and the cool Bradley Gregg are familiar faces that have fun with the material. It's violent and sweary and full of cheesy dialogue, and naturally the sci-fi led effects are cheap and in keeping with the budget. It's the sort of film that now would go straight to DVD without so much as a blink of an eye. But once a fan of it, you are always a fan of it, because true love never dies.

Acquired taste? For sure. Coolly anarchic in a B movie way? Definitely. So "jump me in, jump me in now". 8/10

In what is otherwise nothing but mindless teenage mayhem, John P. Ryan absolutely steals the film as Robot #1. Patrick Kilpatrick and Pam Grier are barely noticeable next to Ryan's evil character. Forget the endless ridiculous automatic weapon gun play, and concentrate on John P. Ryan's memorable performance. Like in "Runaway Train", he is a no nonsense villain that completely dominates every scene he is in. I give this six stars not for the "Mad Max" goes to high school script. Not for the throw out acting from all concerned except Ryan. Not for the few welcome moments of "dark comedy". There is one and only one reason to sit through "Class of 1999", and that is the comanding performance of John P. Ryan. - MERK

Take Escape From New York, Mad Max and Terminator, blend those stories and ideas and produce on a limited budget, voila you get something like Class of 1999. But on the Cheese-o-meter I can give this piece of "art" just a max rate of 3. Maybe in my teens I have loved this one more but as an adult this misses everything that makes an action post-apocalyptic movie interesting: action, violence, some interesting characters. Some kids in leather jackets posing as tough guys with guns and some shootings do not make an entertaining movie. Class of 1999 proves that.

Recent teenage parolee Cody Culp returns to his anarchistic futuristic hood to find himself disgusted with his home life, alienated from his former gang(probably to his relief), and threatened by the school's newest bullies: three robotic teachers, implemented by the government to restore discipline, only consolation being his budding romance with the principal's daughter--perpetually gorgeous Tracy Lin. As always, whenever players take the material as seriously as these actors do, the potentially mediocre is propelled to a new level. The performance by vastly unappreciated and underused Bradley Gregg rivals that of the more experienced Ryan, Grier, and Kilpatrick(with McDowell typically good, but all too often idle).

I've always held that the reason there was and remains so much dissatisfaction with this movie is that too many people watched it with the wrong expectations. Preparing for some silliness and expecting some substandard effects is the starting point with one like this. Reason being: to get past the frequent implausibility is to put yourself in a position to recognize the uniqueness and innovation. Taking the deliberate cheese with a grain of salt, one can appreciate opportunities when it is earnest.

If anything truly hurts this movie, it's the boring pseudo-military battle scenes. They would have been wise to leave this stuff to the only films suited to do them properly--war films, but instead have introduced out-of-place time wasters in which neither side has evoked any sympathy anyway. That said, Class Of 1999 is still a shoulda-been camp classic not to be missed. Then again, should any movie featuring knockout Tracy Lin be missed?

Class of 1999 is certified B-movie genre goodness, take the unruly setting of its predecessor but this time mix it with Terminator Teachers and the dystopia of Escape from New York. Everything about Class Of 1999 screams 1980s. The fashions, dialogue and soundtrack are almost a perfect snapshot of the era. It's completely insane and totally unrestrained in the best way imaginable, more than deserving of a Gold Star. Plenty of cult movie actors including the likes of Malcolm McDowell, Stacy Keach, John P. Ryan, Patrick Kilpatrick and Pam Grier; all having the time of their lives delivering on the movie's made cap premise. It's violent, sweary and full of cheesy dialogue. Naturally, the sci-fi-led effects are cheap, cheerful and, most importantly, practical, in keeping with the budget. It's the sort of film that nowadays would go straight to DVD without so much as a blink of an eye. Acquired taste? For sure. Coolly anarchic in a B-movie way? Definitely.

Class of 1999, directed by Mark L. Lester, is a cult classic that blends dystopian sci-fi with high-octane action in a way that is both wildly entertaining and absurdly over-the-top. The film occupies a curious space in late '80s and early '90s genre filmmaking, drawing from the cyberpunk aesthetic and post-apocalyptic visions that were rampant during the era. Lester, known for his previous success with *Commando* (1985), leans into the genre's excesses, crafting a movie that is as campy as it is violent, filled with exaggerated performances, grungy settings, and an insane concept that has only grown more relevant over time.

Plot: Dystopian Education with a Violent Twist

Set in the not-so-distant future of 1999 (from the perspective of 1990), the film presents a world where gang violence has spiraled out of control, particularly in urban areas. Entire districts, called "Free Fire Zones," are abandoned by law enforcement and left to the warring street gangs. The problem is so severe that traditional education is almost impossible in these areas. Enter Dr. Bob Forrest (played with maniacal glee by Stacy Keach), a scientist working for the evil mega-corporation Megatech. Forrest has devised a radical solution to the school violence crisis: reprogrammed military androids masquerading as teachers.

These robotic teachers, led by the unflinchingly stern Mr. Hardin (John P. Ryan), along with Ms. Connors (Pam Grier) and Mr. Bryles (Patrick Kilpatrick), are sent to Kennedy High School in Seattle to bring order to the chaos. However, these cybernetic educators quickly begin using lethal force to discipline the unruly students, escalating the school's gang tensions to catastrophic levels. Caught in the crossfire is Cody Culp (Bradley Gregg), an ex-gang member trying to leave his violent past behind, who ultimately becomes the hero fighting back against the oppressive, murderous androids.

Themes: A Satirical Take on Education and Authority

Class of 1999 works as a dark satire on education, authority, and the militarization of society. The notion of using extreme force to maintain order in schools feels like a grimly exaggerated commentary on the "tough on crime" mentality that was prevalent during the late '80s and early '90s. The film plays with the idea of the school as a battleground, where students are treated less like individuals with potential and more like enemies to be controlled or eliminated. This critique is delivered with tongue-in-cheek humor and a sense of irony, but it's not without its moments of genuine discomfort, particularly when considering the increasing militarization of police and security forces in real life.

The film also explores the clash between youth rebellion and oppressive systems of control, a theme common to many dystopian works. The android teachers represent an authoritarian force that seeks to crush individuality and freedom, while the students, flawed and violent as they are, symbolize the chaos and resistance of youth culture. The film doesn't shy away from the dark sides of both, creating a world where no side is entirely noble or innocent.

Character Development: Archetypes with a Twist

The characters in Class of 1999 are largely archetypal, but they are played with enough verve and intensity to make them memorable. Cody Culp, the reluctant hero, embodies the classic "one last job" trope common in action films. He's a former gang member trying to go straight, but the oppressive environment around him drags him back into the violence he sought to escape. Bradley Gregg brings a brooding, understated performance to the role, providing a nice contrast to the film's more outlandish characters.

Stacy Keach's Dr. Forrest is a standout, with his albino appearance and strange, cold-blooded demeanor. Keach plays Forrest as a man completely detached from any ethical concerns, reveling in his ability to unleash chaos through technological control. Pam Grier as Ms. Connors is another notable presence. Her turn as a psychotic, sadistic android teacher is both terrifying and oddly charismatic, showing off her range as an actress who can command a room, whether in serious roles or outlandish genre fare. John P. Ryan as Mr. Hardin, the robotic disciplinarian, brings an almost paternal quality to his role, which makes his violent outbursts even more jarring.

Cinematography and Production Design: A Punk Aesthetic in a Grim Future

Visually, Class of 1999 captures the gritty, decaying atmosphere of its dystopian setting. The film's depiction of Seattle (though actually shot in various industrial areas in Washington state) is a bleak urban wasteland, littered with graffiti, broken-down vehicles, and derelict buildings. The production design emphasizes a world on the edge of societal collapse, where schools look more like prisons and students like warriors preparing for battle.

Director of photography Mark Irwin, known for his work on David Cronenberg's early films, brings a suitably dark and grimy look to the film. The low-lit corridors of Kennedy High School, the shadows of the Free Fire Zone, and the glowing, inhuman eyes of the androids give the film a menacing, almost claustrophobic feel. The film's color palette is dominated by grays, blues, and metallic tones, reflecting the cold, mechanical future it envisions.

The practical effects, while dated by today's standards, are often grotesque and effective. The androids' eventual descent into full-on Terminator-like killing machines is a gruesome highlight, with plenty of gnarly body horror as they malfunction and reveal their true nature. The violence is visceral and, at times, cartoonishly extreme, fitting in with the film's B-movie roots.

Sound Design and Score: A Sonic Assault

The film's soundtrack is another piece of its grimy, rebellious identity. Composed by Michael Hoenig, the score features a heavy reliance on synthesizers, giving it a pulsing, industrial edge that feels perfectly suited to its cyberpunk aesthetic. The score amplifies the tension during action sequences, adding a sense of chaotic energy as the androids rampage through the school.

Additionally, the film incorporates several hard rock and heavy metal tracks, reflecting the era's youth culture and adding to its punk, anarchic vibe. The music plays a significant role in shaping the film's tone, blending with the dystopian visuals to create a sense of impending doom.

Legacy and Impact: A Time Capsule of Genre Filmmaking

Class of 1999 didn't make much of a splash upon its initial release, though it has since gained a cult following, especially among fans of schlocky, violent sci-fi. The film is part of a sub-genre of movies that take dystopian concepts and inject them with a heavy dose of B-movie bravado. It follows in the footsteps of earlier films like *The Warriors* (1979) and *Escape from New York* (1981), while also sharing DNA with later films like *Battle Royale* (2000) and *The Purge* series.

One of the reasons the film remains relevant is its prescient take on the militarization of schools and the use of technology to control unruly populations. The android teachers are a hyperbolic representation of what happens when authority figures use force without accountability, and the way the film blends this theme with the aesthetics of punk rebellion gives it a timeless, if exaggerated, resonance.

Final Thoughts: A Gloriously Over-the-Top Ride

Class of 1999 is not a movie that demands to be taken seriously, but it is one that invites reflection, particularly on the consequences of a society that responds to violence with more violence. The film's ridiculous premise, over-the-top performances, and chaotic energy make it a fun ride for fans of dystopian sci-fi, but beneath the surface, it contains sharp (if unsubtle) commentary on the dangers of authoritarianism and the perils of dehumanizing technology.

For fans of the genre, Class of 1999 is a hidden gem, a film that embraces its B-movie status while delivering an entertaining, blood-soaked vision of the future. It's a relic of a time when sci-fi could be loud, brash, and anarchic, while still having something to say. If you're looking for a grim yet fun dystopian romp filled with punk rock attitude, killer androids, and explosive action, Class of 1999 is well worth enrolling in.

I was surprised that the film makers of this drivel wasted some well-known actors on this low budget goofy movie! The story line was typical of the gloom and doom urban apocalyptic genre of the time, although in retrospect this one was dead on the money - Seattle's summer of mayhem a few years ago was a living reenactment of parts of this movie, that aside it was the typical "take the worst punk and turn him into the hero" radical hollywood trash!

Cody Culp the violent thug suddenly becomes everybody's knight in shining armor even though he heartily participated in gruesome gang violence and murders throughout the film!

It is just a shame that so many good actors and actresses were wasted on an illogical, bizarre and needlessly violent script!

The one glaring example of horrendous acting was in the portrayal of mini thug Angel. It looks like the kid playing him really tried but failed miserably!

All around this movie is a bummer!

I've got a soft spot for sci-fi films that have already passed their sell-by-date—those movies set in a year that is now history to you and I (even more-so if the year forms part of the film's title, like this one): I just love seeing how these cinematic predictions of the future differ from reality.

Class of 1999 is a classic example: according to this film, by the year 1999 gang culture will have reached such a level in the U.S. that certain areas—known as Free Fire Zones—will no longer be protected by the police. Kennedy High School, situated in one such lawless zone, becomes the testing ground for three experimental robot teachers (played by Patrick Kilpatrick, Pam Grier, and John P. Ryan), adapted from military battle droids by unscrupulous MegaTech head honcho Bob Forrest (Stacy Keach).

Recently released from prison, gang-banger Cody Culp (Bradley Gregg) intends to give up his criminal lifestyle, but when the droid teachers begin to revert back to their military programming, dealing with their unruly students using extreme force, he and his gang, the Blackhearts, join forces with their rivals, the Razorheads, to try and stop the killing.

According to director Mark L. Lester (who also directed the superior Class of 1984), late '90s fashion hasn't moved on much from the decade before, the film's youths sporting some truly nasty attire (worst offender being Joshua Jackson as Cody's brother Angel, who wears yellow leggings and matching tunic and has the cheek to tell Cody "Man, you got to think about your image"). Also exhibiting zero sign of taste: Stacy Keach as freaky albino Forrest, whose hairstyle is a cross between a mullet and a rattail, and who wears zombie contact lenses for no apparent reason (I thought he was an albino at first, but his 'tache is black).

This version of 1999 also sees the art of robotics advanced to a level where machines can pass for human, something clearly inspired by James Cameron's The Terminator. As the droid teachers battle Cody and his pals, they shed their skin to reveal powerful weapons, which takes the violence up a notch and allows for some pretty impressive animatronic effects and gloopy cyborg gore, Grier opening up her chest (complete with prosthetic tits), Ryan having his cranium blown off, and Kilpatrick's head reduced to half human, half robot (before having his noggin separated from his body via forklift truck!).

Gloriously daft, a little cheesy at times, a lot cheesy at others, and packed with cartoonish violence, Class of 1999 is great entertainment for fans of exploitative '80s schlock. The fact that its vision of the near future is so wrong is just the icing on the cake.

7.5 out of 10, rounded up to 8 for IMDb.

Most certainly this is a b movie, but with a few stars of note to give it a bit of punch. The story has the military testing out a series of cyborgs. Testing them out where you ask? Well a high school that has a reputation for being home to some of the troubled students that really need a stern teacher. Or a teacher that can really pack a wallop when he spanks a child. The movie has some humor as one might imagine and a bit of horror too. More science fiction and action though I would say. There are three cyborgs sent to this school and they quickly make their mark. A bit to quickly I might add as they turn rather fast from being super stern teachers to machines with murderous intent in them. A bit more set up may have helped this movie along a bit, as it is it feels like it was rushed to much. The characters are range from good as all the teachers are done rather well, to the typical dumb teens in the school. The movie also gets a bit over the top at times too, the conclusion is a bit to much "Terminator" for my tastes. They really could have used some more horror in this film. Still it has enough moments to keep one entertained and watching.

Our education system is so bad, it made people so dumb they can even make crappy film like this.

Sorry, my review is too short. I have to made up words to make it contains at least 150 characters.