I-Man
I-Man
| 06 April 1986 (USA)
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When a man is exposed to an alien gas, he acquires the ability to heal instantly and survive any injury or toxin.

Reviews
Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall
Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Animenter There are women in the film, but none has anything you could call a personality.
Yazmin Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
shaxper Apparently, I was 7 years old when I caught I-Man on television. I had no idea what it was, and I have no idea why I was watching it, but even at that age, the premise was so unique to me; so fascinating. Nearly twenty years later, the memory of that one viewing stayed with me until this very moment when, in doing a search on Scott Bakula, I found the entry for this show. Previously, I'd had no idea what it was called, who was in it, or even that it had been a pilot for a TV show that was never picked up. I had thought it was a made for TV movie.It's hard to work from an 18 year old memory, but what stood out about I-Man was the combined science fiction premise of a man who's unique power is to heal (an understated ability, but one with many uses), as well as the family-oriented heart of the show. After all, the father and the son both share their unique ability. They work together with a Batman/Robin sort of dynamic, though their relationship obviously runs deeper.Essentially, it's a feel good family show with a kick-butt sci-fi premise. I would have been fascinated to have seen where this would have gone, and would love to track down a copy of the pilot. And, of course, with Scott Bakula in the lead, you can never go wrong.
jwilds At 6 years old I was enamored with the invention of the VCR and I have this movie on tape from back then. It is 80's quality two-head mono recording but it is watchable. It is complete with all the cornball 80's commercials.
Jay French This wasn't a regular program; it was a Disney "Sunday Night Movie" back when they had a new one every week. Brat Patrol was another one of those. They were pretty good movies. I remember looking forward to it all week with my little sisters.
Geoffrey Maher I was laughed at when I said I remembered a show from the 80's where a guy was in an accident and absorbed some chemical that could regenerate his cells so he could never be hurt or get tired. Obviously, the show was short-lived because no one remembered it. I didn't know the guy was Scott Bakula either. I'm sure this show isn't on tape anywhere, but I loved it when it was on. Kind of a Six Million Dollar Man take-off. I win my bet.