Cobra

A tough, unorthodox detective is assigned to protect a woman who is the sole witness to a mass murder committed by a shadowy, violent cult. As the killer cult escalates its attacks, the detective must go outside the law to confront the killers and protect his charge.

Cobra was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often criticized its thin plot and excessive violence. While Sylvester Stallone's performance was noted by some, the film ultimately failed to impress most.

• Criticized for its derivative plot and reliance on gratuitous violence.

• Sylvester Stallone's performance was seen as a highlight by some, but insufficient to save the film.

• Often described as a generic action flick with little originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews often point to a predictable plot and over-the-top action as the film's main drawbacks, though some appreciate Stallone's typical tough-guy persona and the film's straightforward, no-nonsense approach to action.

Brigitte Nielsen, who plays the female lead, was married to Sylvester Stallone at the time of filming.