Commando

October. 03,1985      R
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as  John Matrix
Rae Dawn Chong as  Cindy
Dan Hedaya as  Arius
Vernon Wells as  Bennett
James Olson as  Major General Franklin Kirby
David Patrick Kelly as  Sully
Alyssa Milano as  Jenny Matrix
Bill Duke as  Cooke
Drew Snyder as  Lawson
Sharon Wyatt as  Leslie

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Reviews

Vashirdfel
1985/10/03

Simply A Masterpiece

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BoardChiri
1985/10/04

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

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Kamila Bell
1985/10/05

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Nicole
1985/10/06

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

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bowmanblue
1985/10/07

The word 'perfect' may be an odd one to describe an eighties action film where one man effectively takes on an entire army while making wry puns and flexing his biceps. No, I'm not saying that 'Commando' is a perfect film when compared to true cinematic greats, such as the ones we all know and respect like 'Citizen Kane, The Godfather and Empire Strikes Back.'No, I'm saying that 'Commando' is 'perfect' in a different way. As I've already mentioned, it was made in the eighties. And you have to appreciate that, back then, it was a different time period. Women were not always portrayed as strong, independent and many of them needed rescuing from evil bad-guys with odd Anglo-Aussie accents. It is a 'perfect' action film and shouldn't be judged against clearly more 'high-brow' movies.Great films make you think and make you enjoy the character arcs and journeys. Then again, as with 'Commando,' it can also be said that 'great' films can also be sheer entertainment where you can escape 'real life' and simply enjoy the over-the-topness of the action. 'Commando' is definitely 'great' in this category.It could also be classed as Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'first' film. Previously he didn't say too much as the iconic 'Terminator' and the 'Conan' film, he wasn't the wise-cracking action hunk he was destined to become. There is very little back-story to this film. It's about an ex-army soldier (Arnie) who, despite retiring, has his daughter kidnapped by baddies who want him to assassinate a politician. Naturally, he decides on a different method of handling the situation. He wipes out pretty much everyone he comes across with a hail-storm of bullets and bazookas. The film rests firmly on Arnie's broad shoulders and he carries it perfectly. You probably won't remember too many of the supporting cast, apart from the primary antagonist 'Bennett' who I can never work out whether he's trying to be British or Australian and who is as over-the-top as this film would make you expect.Therefore, expect shoot-outs (obviously), car chases, punch-ups and plenty of action. This is an 'action film' through and through. And, like I've said, it's a perfect example of a simple action epic. If you're a Schwarzenegger fan then you probably already own this, but if you like your action films a little over-the-top and a lot tongue-in-cheek, then you should definitely check this one out. It's the ultimate daft popcorn flick totally designed to entertain. Watch it before they remake it.http://thewrongtreemoviereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

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stormhawk2018
1985/10/08

Arnie's version of Rambo. During the height of the Schwarzenegger/Stallone rivalry, Arnold made Commando, an in your face assault on Rambo. Who is more rip, bigger guns, (both arms and weapons) over the top action, and pure muscle pushes each actor to out do the other, which results in the making of Commando, which is so bad it's good. Cheesy story, with non awarding winning acting is mixed with insane action, muscles, and Dark Humor makes Commando fun to watch. Funny with one liners like " I eat Green Berets for breakfast and I'm hungry" , "He's dead tired", "Let off some steam Bennet" are classics for anyone who has seen Commando. Watch it, live it and love it.10 stars!

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Zwaymone
1985/10/09

Commando is a movie about a retired special ops soldier who is willing to break the law and kill several people just to rescue his kidnapped daughter. Seeing a father going this far to rescue their kidnapped daughter itself is already making this story interesting. This is a violent movie packed with action and blood. I said earlier that the story was interesting but I don't think it was well built. Arnold Schwarzeneggar is back doing what he does best: say memorable one- liners, killing people, and showing off his muscles. Don't get me wrong, his acting in this movie was quite good. Character development wasn't the best as I really couldn't put myself in the main character's shoes and really feel what he feels. This was overall an okay movie, I'd recommend it if you love Tarantino level of violence or if you're just a fan of action movies or Arnold himself.

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asenstoyan4ev
1985/10/10

A Commando movie? Here it is! Wow! A great one! Just look at the tagline. A huge achievement in the "funny action movie" genre with a mind blowing budget of 10 000 000 $.a commando movieDirector Marc L. Lester known for such classics in the genre as the Stephen King's adaptation "Firestarter","Showdown in little Tokyo" and much more, has done a great job , helping Arnie to show all of his potential in this blasting roller coaster .There aren't any known names in the cast, to draw your attention off from Arnold, like for example Sharon Stone does in "Total Recall".The Plot:The plot is far from original but this is not so important, simply because only a retard would expect deep character development and story narrowing like in the "Godfather".Arnold is John Matrix, a very tough badass (what do you expect) and retired elite Commando who lives a peaceful live in the forest until one day several pricks kidnap his little daughter in order to blackmail him to lead a revolution and to give the power back to an evil dictator.This is a Funny Action Movie because:From the first scene in which Arnold appears, you have to be impressed by his strength and the shape of his muscles. The guy is walking in the forest and carrying a gigantic tree on his shoulder, looking like a lethal killing machine. Basically, in every scene he is beating his chest and screaming "I am the bodybuilding itself".Basically, in every scene he is beating his chest and screaming "I am the bodybuilding itself".And it really looks like Arnie is shooting the film between his chest training breaks. He's full of protein, testosterone and ready to explode. It is very funny when he is cutting woods as well, or when he is naked and playing with his beloved daughter in the river. How sweet Daddy he is! It is a bit like watching Rambo feeding little puppies.The dialogue is so hilarious and dumb that you keep thinking that some 5-year-old kid is the screenwriter. Mr. Schwarzenegger's acting is as stiff as usual, so you definitely won't be disappointed.There are plenty of ridiculous lines as well. For instance, when John Matrix promises to a bad guy that he will kill him last but he kills him before the others (because of the steroids washed his brain) by throwing him off of a rock, this goes like this "Remember, Matrix, when you told me that you will kill me last. " With a cold look on his rocky face, Matrix confesses "I lied!!!!!!" and throws him away. Of course, this line is shaped with a significant amount of hilarious Austrian accent.Happily, there are plenty of such lines like for example "Right? –"Wrong" as is the answer of Arnold after shooting one poor bad guy in the stomach and he dies, being probably the 345th victim of the cold-blooded Commando.The grand finale of the movie can make you feel pain in the cheeks from laughing while you are questioning yourself "How one could make such a movie and meant it to be serious?!" John Matrix is shooting with a machine gun in the dictator's quarters and kills approximately a thousand of mercenaries without even a scratch on his body.Conclusion:You need to be ashamed if you love the Arnold flicks and you've missed this one. It is one of his best and definitely worth your time if you want to make a six-pack without doing even one exercise.Go watch it and tell me what do you think about it after your laughing spasms stop! If they do.funnyactionmovies.com

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