“Universal Soldier”, the film directed by Roland Emmerich, is a product of its time: the 90s. A futuristic thriller, lots of action, Jean-Claude Van Damme and his rivalry against Dolph Lundgren are its hallmarks.
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, fans are remembering the film but especially its dark and violent ending. Next, we will tell you everything about its end and the controversy that there was for circumventing censorship.
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The end of “Universal Soldier”
When soldiers Luc Deveraux and Andrew Scott regain their memory, they decide to have one final epic showdown. Between rain, explosions, blood, screams and broken bones, the former manages to rise as the winner against his mad rival who dies inside a crusher.
An uncensored premiere
Despite the strength of its images, the film had a successful world premiere and its box office exceeded the barrier of 100 million dollars. Although it reached theaters without major problems, Australia was the only country where censors cut that scene. To the delight of the fans, it saw the full light in the DVD version.
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It should be noted that the MPAA originally rated “Universal Soldier” as NC-17 due to its violence. After a posthumous edition, it became R but the impact of its scenes is maintained even by the standards of these dates.
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