Universal Soldier (1992) is a science fiction action film directed by Roland Emmerich. The story centers around a secret government project that reanimates dead soldiers using advanced technology to create an elite force of superhuman soldiers known as “Universal Soldiers.”
The main characters are Luc Deveraux (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme) and Andrew Scott (played by Dolph Lundgren), both of whom were soldiers who died in the Vietnam War. They are brought back to life as part of the project, their memories erased, and their personalities suppressed, turning them into highly skilled, emotionless weapons.
However, Deveraux begins to regain fragments of his past memories and realizes he was once a good man, while Scott, who was once his comrade, has become a violent and unstable psychopath. As Deveraux’s memories return, he begins to question the morality of the project and his role as a soldier, leading to a confrontation between the two men.
The film explores themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of using technology to manipulate human lives. It is known for its intense action scenes, including fight sequences, and for bringing together two iconic action stars in Van Damme and Lundgren.