Review of Red Scorpion (1988) by Allan C — 10 Apr 2014
Produced and written by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, this 80s action vehicle for Dolph Lundgren casts him as Soviet special forces soldier fighting in the middle east who, of course, decides he's fighting for the bad guys (i.
E. the dirty commies). This film was at least smarter than the similar cold war action in "Rambo 3" where John Rambo goes up against the commies in Afghanistan, fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Taliban.
Abramoff at least had the sense to set it in Africa and not get caught up in arab politics where allies and enemies change on a at the drop of a hat. To this film's own merits, Dolph is a solid 80s action hero, you also get the great M.
Emmet Walsh in a supporting part as an American reporter, and competently directed by Joseph Zito ("The Prowler" and "Missing in Action"). It's not an 80s classic, but if you're Jonesing for some 80s style action, this is a pretty solid bit of entertainment.
This review of Red Scorpion (1988) was written by Allan C on 10 Apr 2014.
Red Scorpion has generally received mixed reviews.
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