Review of MegaForce (1982) by Brad F — 26 Jul 2013

Megaforce had a kick-ass premise and has a good knack for action stunts and explosions effects, but as the movie goes on, it doesn't live up to that premise it built up. There was potential for this sort of idea, and surely with some changes could even be updated for a possible remake, but Megaforce we got here plays it too lightly.

It shows off at the beginning, but just bluffs and builds up to a disappointing climax. There's barely even a danger factor, the team makes plans, they all go very smoothly with little obstacles, and things are good and fucking dandy.

The problem is that the film's only strong point is on the action bits but you could give fuck all about the story, your average military operation. The film isn't completely dull, it's dull I mean, but there's a bit of fun to be had here and there, and Ace Hunter with his super 80's style makes for an laughably amusing character.

The film just begins and zips it's way through fast before you even realized you actually watched a feature length film. Megaforce looked cool in the trailer, but doesn't strike hard enough. It had gas, but burned it out too quickly on short supply.