Class of 1999 II: The Substitute (1994)

Undescribable Perfection

So much average

Don't listen to the negative reviews

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

There's so much wrong with "Class of 1999 II: The Substitute" I can hardly even begin to list it. And yet, this movie is so energetic and ambitious that I can't possibly bring myself to write overly harsh things about it. Director Spiro Razatos, primarily a stunt coordinator, tries to put a bit too many ideas in his film, but at least you always tell he had the best of intentions. Like Mark L. Lester's "Class of 1999" had few things in common with the original "Class of 1984", this "Class of 1999 II" has very few things in common with its predecessor as well. Gone is the grim and depressing futuristic wasteland ambiance of Lester's film, to be replaced with a normal present day small town setting with only a fairly ordinary juvenile delinquent problem rather and struggling with devastating gang wars. The high school and its population doesn't look that hopeless, even though the students are wearing orange jump suits resembling a prisoner's outfit, and there even still are some teachers – like the lovely Miss. McKenzie – who believe in righteous values like education and discipline. I would say the latter sub plot has something to do with the huge success of "Dangerous Minds" (the actress Caitlin Delany even looks a lot like Michelle Pfeiffer) but "Class of 1999 II" actually came out one year prior, so I'm guessing it's just a coincidence. In the first film, the high school was located in the middle of a no-police-patrolling zone and two competing gangs were killing off each other. Now there's just ONE fatigue old copper to safeguard ONE beautiful young teacher who gets harassed by ONE youthful thug and a couple of his acolytes. In the original there also were three cyborg teachers whereas here there's only one and he even doesn't behave very robotic. Whoever said sequels always meant more, more, more?? John Bolen is the last remaining cyborg in its type, designed by the late Dr. Bob Forrest who was killed by his own creations at the end of the first film, and he infiltrates in a troublesome high-school by posing as a substitute teacher. He seemingly operates on his own initiative and he's also quite the kick boxer! He somewhat becomes the guarding angel of the noble Miss McKenzie, much against the will of her paint ball-instructor boyfriend and teenage assailants. Then there's also this weird, allegedly FBI- guy tracking John Bolon down because he knows about his robotic characteristics. "Class of 1999 II" is a thoroughly silly flick, but it nevertheless remains extremely enjoyable to watch. Undemanding Sci-Fi/horror fanatics will definitely benefice from the fact director Razatos is a stunt specialist. There are plenty of well-staged action sequences and virulent fights. Sasha Mitchell is decent as the supposedly (but not really) emotionless robo-teacher and grabs every possibility there is to demonstrate his impressive kick-boxing skills. Problem with him, however, is that I can't help seeing him in the role of slightly moronic cousin Cody in the stupid 90's sitcom "Step By Step". There are a couple of wickedly far-fetched and crazy plot twists near the end as well as a spectacular death toll during a game of paint balling. This is the second 90's horror flick, after "Child's Play 3" in which a game of paint ball turns into a bloody massacre.

Plot Synopsis: California, 2001. John Bolen is a substitute teacher who travels from school to school, secretly killing troublesome students. He heads to Monroeville High School, where he helps a female teacher who is being pressured into not testifying by a student who she saw murder someone in cold blood. Bolen then proceeds to murder the student's friends, while being pursued by a federal agent who believes that Bolen is the last of the A77 military battle androids."Class of 1999 II: The Substitute" is the sequel to "Class of 1999", which in turn is the sequel to "Class of 1984". Class of '84 was an unofficial remake of the '50s classic "Blackboard Jungle". The film was a violent tale about a teacher who took on the gangs that threatened him & his family. Class of '99 switched sides & became an over-the-top punk action film. The Substitute reverts back to the teachers' side. The script is nothing special but recycles future clichés, with prison-like school uniforms & barcoded car licence plates. For the acting, Sasha Mitchell plays the lead role with a wooden determination, which is appropriate for the role. The action scenes are well executed, although the climax is ham-strung by a cop-out of an ending.

OK, first of all, yes its a cheap movie n stuff....but I've learned to look beyond that kinda things, cuz thats not the most important thing about a movie, if u disagree go watch Titanic...i also love Cyborg with Van Damme, and this falls into the same category , i think....but Sasha Mitchell somehow is soooo cool in this role...his kickboxer movies are worse, cuz they don't have the fun element, this movie has...if u approach this movie in a serious way, you will turn it off quick. But if you're open for a fun action 80s style ride..its your movie.Its hard to explain what this movie does to me....i just find the John Bolen Character so cool....and in the end i almost feel sorry for him...badmouth this film as much as you like, i love it!!!!This movie makes me feel good in a weird way.....80s style b-movie action , i love it!

This movie really does predict the future! It was made in 1994, and early in the movie there is a scene with the principle and he says something about president clinton being incited. Of course in 1999 he wasn't indicted, but he was impeached by the house! Wow! Conspiracy? Or just a really stupid movie? OK, the past 3 days I have watched "Saturn 3", "Shredder" and now "Class of 1999 II: The Substitute" and by far Class of 1999 II was the worse, compare all 3 movies, that is really saying something. This stupid piece of crap didn't even have gruesome deaths to keep it interesting. The attempt at a meaningful plot made it so unbearable. The 'gangs' in this movie wear the most ridiclous clothes, who is going to be in a gang and look like that? Not worth watching at all, not even to laugh at.