Post by Cohaagen on Mar 7, 2008 13:33:24 GMT -5
By Col. John Matrix, from the old board:
Watched this last night....a hidden gem in the world of 80's action.
Plot centers around McBain, former 'Nam POW (played by Walken) who re-groups his old 'Nam buddies to avenge the death of a friend at the hands of a Columbian dictator. Basically they invade Columbia and assist the rebel army in overthrowing the dictator and thus introduce good ol' American democracy to the country. Hurrah!
The battles between the rebel army and the Columbian army are hilarious....mainly because of the lack of tactics or basic fighting knowledge on either side leads to a body count that quickly eclipses just about every other action film ever made.
There are plenty bizarre 80's action moments that are physically impossible, plenty plot holes and good deaths to keep the average action-fan happy.
The trump card is the cast...Walken for the most part is cool (as always) and he is ably assisted by Michael Ironside ( fuck yeah ;D ), "Black Rambo" from American Ninja and the Hispanic bird from "The Running Man" and "Predator 2".
How can an 80's action film starring Walken and Ironside be anything other than good? Go see it Commandofans!
Plot centers around McBain, former 'Nam POW (played by Walken) who re-groups his old 'Nam buddies to avenge the death of a friend at the hands of a Columbian dictator. Basically they invade Columbia and assist the rebel army in overthrowing the dictator and thus introduce good ol' American democracy to the country. Hurrah!
The battles between the rebel army and the Columbian army are hilarious....mainly because of the lack of tactics or basic fighting knowledge on either side leads to a body count that quickly eclipses just about every other action film ever made.
There are plenty bizarre 80's action moments that are physically impossible, plenty plot holes and good deaths to keep the average action-fan happy.
The trump card is the cast...Walken for the most part is cool (as always) and he is ably assisted by Michael Ironside ( fuck yeah ;D ), "Black Rambo" from American Ninja and the Hispanic bird from "The Running Man" and "Predator 2".
How can an 80's action film starring Walken and Ironside be anything other than good? Go see it Commandofans!
