
A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments.... (Full plot summary below)
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A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments.
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| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThis is a pretty good science fiction film, although it is a little thin on the science and strays into metaphysical fantasies. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzIts greatest assets are its dazzling video game special effects. |
| Chicago TribuneTim HarmsThe stunning visuals for the ‘virtual reality’ sequences really put The Lawnmower Man over. The computer animation doesn’t necessarily break new ground, but it marks the first time it has been so well integrated into a live-action story. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Chris HicksMost of the way, this is pretty routine, predictable stuff. But the computer-animated special effects provide an undeniable "Wow!" factor. |
| Needcoffee.comWidgett WallsEvery once in a while an idea comes along that's so lame, it surprises even me. This...was three of those times. |
| EmpireKim NewmanAlthough patched together from loose ends, this works surprisingly well, with interesting and well-integrated visual effects, some nice humour and a few genuinely visionary touches. |
| Baltimore SunStephen HunterAs a visual adventure, "The Lawnmower Man" is great fun. |
| Under the RadarAustin TrunickNowadays, The Lawnmower Man's cyberspace looks like a budget PlayStation 2 title. |
| South Florida Sun-SentinelRoger HurlburtThe Lawnmower Man is a visually stunning and innovative sojourn into a world of computer science gone haywire. |
| Radio TimesPeter FreedmanThe once eye-popping special effects are the real attraction of this science-fiction tale. |