Commando: Still the King of 80s Action?
Alright action junkies, let's talk COMMANDO! I was just revisiting this classic and man, it still holds up. Forget your CGI-fests, this is pure, unadulterated practical effects mayhem. The body count is insane, the one-liners are cheesier than a Wisconsin deli, and Arnold is at peak Austrian Oak badassery. Seriously, who NEEDS a reason to blow stuff up when you can just say "I eat Green Berets for breakfast!" But here's what I'm wondering: what's your favorite ridiculously over-the-top kill in this movie? For me, it's gotta be either the steam pipe to the face (brutal!) or when Matrix uses the gardening tools like he's a freaking lawnmower of death. Honorable mention to the dude he throws off the cliff, screaming all the way down... comedy gold! Also, is it just me, or is Rae Dawn Chong totally underrated in this movie? She's not just a damsel in distress; she actually helps Matrix out. Plus, I always thought Cooke, Bennett, and the whole villain crew were great, not too over the top, even for this movie. Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Does Commando still rule, or are there other 80s action flicks that you think are better?
Comments (7)
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!