Omega Doom presents a different scenario for the a post apocalyptic future in which machines have taken over. Rather than the idea of humanity living in capsules and connected to a 3D interactive computer simulation, we are simply extinct, or so the machines believe.
There are some short comings in the movie, including a lack of genuine character development, though this is not particularly surprising given that all the characters are androids. The dialogue has a few weaknesses, though this could be looked at more from the angle of the era in which the movie was filmed. The small cast of characters demonstrates well how the machines took on the all too human trait of fighting against one another once the humans were gone, and this theme is well played and discussed in the course of the movie.
All that having been said, this movie presents a philosophical viewpoint regarding technology and where it could lead, not too dissimilar to Matrix or Terminator, though perhaps bordering more towards Terminator than Matrix. Interestingly, the characters discuss what it meant to be machines still functioning after the disappearance of humanity, and even discuss their own programming and objectives.
In some respects, this is a low level action adventure movie in a science fiction setting with a philosophical bent. Thus, it is both thought provoking and entertaining. However, don't expect any big budget special effects. At the risk of a spoiler, the closest you get is with semi-running gag involving a decapitated head who can't seem to shut up or keep a body.
On a different note, the front of the case reads "Robots rule the Earth. Only one man can stop them." This is inaccurate. The title character, Omega Doom, is a robot just like the rest of the cast. It would be better if it read "Robots still wage war on the Earth. Only one robot can stop them."
Overall, this is a good movie. Limited special effects demonstrate clearly that it was a low budget film for its era, but it tells a good story with a cast of characters who play their parts well, almost leading you to believe that they really are robots. Parts of the storyline can be difficult to follow and some of the characters never make more than a glancing appearance, but still a good film overall. However, if you are looking for big budget CGI and a lot of special effects, this is not the movie for you. If you are looking for an alternative apocalyptic feature with some thought provoking dialogue and just enough action to keep it interesting, you will love it.
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