Cyber-Tracker 2 is a science fiction action movie that was released in 1994, directed by Richard Pepin and it is the sequel to the 1994 movie Cyber-Tracker. The movie casts Eric Roberts in the lead role, who is a former cop who gets dragged into a futuristic fight with rogue machines.
Plot Summary
The audience is reintroduced to Jake Ryder (Eric Roberts), the hero of Cyber-Tracker, who now enjoys the live of a bed potato in California. However he is soon pulled into action, when a new series of advanced security robots goes haywire and runs riot. The law enforcement robots bring order wherever they go, but somewhere along the way they have crossed the line and begun to be unchecked.
Jake gets recruited to find out what needs repairs and seeks to eliminate the renegades before they do any more damage. As he gets into the details, the man has to live with not only hunting the nasty machines but the nasty people who designed them.
Themes
The film has various themes as shown below:
The technology and the hand that rules it: Consequences of emerging technologies and the demands placed by society on professionals.
Redemption Arc: The main character undertakes a quest to atone the sins of the past, but he confronts a new world in which new enemies challenge him.
Good vs. Evil This defines a common conflict where decency or the good character is pitted against the abuse of power.
Reception
Cyber-Tracker 2 received criticism for its repetitive gameplay but some fans of the original game enjoyed the further development of the storyline as well as the action sequences in it. It is known for its B movies style with practical effects and plot driven action.