Iron Eagle III
Chappy discovers a drug-smuggling scheme at his own air base. It turns out that the lives of some village people in Peru are at stake, and he decides to fly there with ancient airplanes and friends to free them.
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Plot Summary
Colonel Ted Masters leads a squadron of aging U.S. Air Force pilots on a dangerous mission to South America. Their objective is to destroy a heroin refinery run by a ruthless drug lord, who is also enslaving local children. The mission is fraught with peril as they face enemy forces and their own aging equipment.
Critical Reception
Iron Eagle III was largely met with negative reviews from critics and audiences, continuing the downward trend of the franchise. It is often considered the weakest installment, with criticisms focusing on its formulaic plot, uninspired action sequences, and dated elements.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and unconvincing action.
- Louis Gossett Jr. does his best with the material, but it's not enough to save the movie.
- Considered a low point in the 'Iron Eagle' series.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Iron Eagle III are generally poor, with many viewers finding the movie to be a dull and uninspired sequel that fails to recapture the appeal of the original.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Brazil, and some of the aerial sequences were filmed over the Iguazu Falls.
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