There is a shot of Arnold Schwarzenegger feeding a deer with his daughter. That is a perfect sign that you're in for a great 80s action film. This movie is everything that I expect in this genre. The action is fantastic, the plot is simple yet engaging, and the one liners kill me every time.
Schwarzenegger is great in this role. Although he might not be a super believable drama actor, he knows how to be a strong, violent man as good as anyone out there. I genuinely believe it when he talks, punches, or shoots the hell out of people. Jumping off a plane's wheel into water as it takes off is totally unbelievable... until Arnold does it.
Our main villain is great too. He wears that metal shirt with a chain around his neck while speaking like an Australian dick. Perfect. The female tagalong is a bit ahead of the time too. She's a black woman that actually helps Schwarzenegger in his mission instead of just being continuously saved by him.
I took way too long to check this film out.
You scared mahfucka? Well you should be..cause this Green Berets gonna kick your big ass!!
It is so nostalgic. True essence of the 80s action movies. A classic !!
Really saved by how fun it is, the action and comedy are pure 80s cheese in the best possible way. However, the acting’s pretty unconvincing, the cinematography and score aren’t great (it particularly suffers from loud, gated reverb drums, marimbas that feel out of place as well as poor sound mixing) and the story is pretty disposable. It’s very predictable, emotionally I didn’t care whatsoever, but it’s impossible not to smile when watching this. Call it a guilty pleasure if you want (I don’t really believe in that term myself), but if you’re someone who can find enjoyment in the later Fast and Furious films, you’ll probably like it.
5.5/10
Probably the closest thing any 80s action movie has gotten to absolute perfection, Commando is a highly entertaining thrill ride from start to finish.
Yes...it's rather cheesy, but it's supposed to be. All 80s actions movies are to some degree. Personally I think the one-liners suits the movie rather well, but then again...I like these kinds of movies rather a lot.
Anyway...this is really a no-brainer. If you haven't seen this do...you'll not regret it.
"I eat Green Beret's for breakfast. And right now I'm really hungry."
- John Matrix
No one delivers one liners like Arnie. This is the perfect cheesy 80s action movie. The plot is barely there, the action is over the top, cheesy dialogue filled with one liners and of course the trippy music.
I eat Green Berets for breakfast, and right now I am very hungry.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is...Commando. When the daughter of retired Special Forces commander John Matrix is kidnapped by a deposed dictator he must take on an army in order to get her back. Newcomer Alyssa Milano delivers a strong performance, especially for a child actor, and has a good chemistry with Schwarzenegger. This is the quintessential one-man army ‘80s action film, delivering a ton of fight scenes and explosions. Commando may be a bit of a clichéd and cheesy action film, but in all the right ways, which makes it immensely fun and entertaining.
"Let off some steam, Bennett."
"Don't disturb my friend, he's dead tired."
"You're a funny guy Sully, I like you. That's why I'm going to kill you last."
"I Lied"
Damn, this movies has so many great Arnie lines. Like I have said in my earlier review here on Letterboxd and I still agree with that, Commando is one of those perfect popcorn flicks. Such a rewatchable and enjoyable film. Arnie at his best.
"Attention all units, emergency on theater level, suspect six foot two, brown hair. He's one gigantic motherfucker!"
Arnold tearing stuff apart: The Movie
80's action cheese at it's best! I had a smile on my face the whole time watching this. Nobody delivers cheesy one-liners like Arnold, in fact I don't think this movie would work without his presence. It's fast-paced, energetic, entertaining, quotable as hell but above all fun and comedic—that's what makes it so good.
I've seen much better action, it's nothing mind-blowing but there's still some great moments like the truck going down the hill in the first act and a few epic explosions. That first act was actually the best act of the movie for me. Second act was a little less enjoyable but it was saved by the comedy and Cindy was a good addition. Third act was great with all the action but it could have been a little longer (same for the final fight) I wanted a little more.
The story is very straightforward and generic, could have been way better. I don't know why but the costumes are horrible in this movie, the colors don't match and some weird choices (just look at Bennett and pretty much every villain). The score is weird for an action movie, half of the time it sounds like the kind of music you hear at a beach resort and the other half is just generic repetitive beats.
"Let off some steam, Bennett."
Surprisingly fun, action without too much thinking but still kept me guessing at what would happen next. Funny to see Alyssa Milano as a child.
Maybe not worth 4 stars but at the same time I can imagine rewatching this movie every so often.
You know when I said I’d kill you last?
I lied
About the best nonsense action movie of the 80s... I wish they made films like this still. And I wish we had a star as bad ass as Arnie was...
It's pure popcorn. Fantastical and unbelievable plot. Killing galore. Shoddy script.
And yet it doesn't matter.
Outside of the first two Terminator films, this is Arnie's next best.
I must have seen it 30 times and it still has charm.
8/10
I wish John Matrix was my dad.
This has to be one of my favorite movies of arnold's, i first watched it when i was a about 10 ( thanks dad :) ) , just such a great action movie.
image 3.25 / 5 and sound 3.5 / 5. Entertain, enjoy but do not restrict the slightest analysis what happens, example: that boat that does not weigh even full of weapons
An ex-soldier is forced out of retirement when some mercenaries kidnap his daughter. They want him to carry out a political assassination in exchange for her release.
If you’re after wall-to-wall action, gore and one-liners you’ve come to the right place. Arnie is the wittiest man on the planet and has the deadliest shot to match.
This is one of the stupidest films around but the tongue-in-cheek tone and the rocket launchers make it worth the ride. If it’s on TV and you just want to turn your brain off, give Commando a shot.
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"I'll be back, Bennett"
Terminator!!!!!
It's a Schwarzenegger Movie!!.. Brutal force and lots of explosions :-P
Shout by cageBlockedParent2014-05-12T02:02:43Z
You're a funny guy Sully, I like you. That's why I'm going to kill you last.