Review of Commando (1985) by Brad G — 24 Jun 2012
Easily one of the most gratuitously violent and ridiculous action films of the 1980s, Commando is Arnold Schwartznegger at his rip-roaringly butt-kickin' best. When people talk about their favorite One Man Army action heroes and they don't mention John Matrix, then they don't know what the hell they are talking about.
But a film is only as good as its villains and John Matrix has a blast butchering his way through slimy David Patrick Kelly, meaty Bill Duke, marble-mouthed Dan Hedaya, and fashion expert Vernon Welles.
"Let Off Some Steam"Â? indeed. And yep, that climactic assault on The Island!?! Arnie must kill 80 to 100 evil mercenaries. Shootings. Necks slit. Chests stabbed. Arms hacked off. Explosions.
Explosions. Explosions. Death Toll as pop art. Genius. VF.
This review of Commando (1985) was written by Brad G on 24 Jun 2012.
Commando has generally received positive reviews.
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