Commando
Satish wants his only son, Chander, to be physically fit and join the army. While Satish is protecting the life of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, he is killed by three men; his wife goes insane, and his son is orphaned. Now Chander has grown up and has joined the army as a Commando. The Commander of his company, Mirza is corrupt and is protecting the interests of international criminal don, Marcelloni, by stealing arms and ammunitions. Chander attempts to bring this to the attention of the owner of the arms depot, Kailashpuri Malhotra, who disbelieves him. But Mr. Malhotra's daughter, Asha believes him, as well as loves him, and she along with Jhum Jhum, and Dilher Singh try to expose what's going on. Chander also finds out that the three men who killed his dad also belong to this gang, but then Marcelloni abducts Asha, and uses Chander as a pawn to get what he wants - spread nationwide terror.
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Plot Summary
Colonel John Matrix, a retired elite special forces operative, lives a quiet life with his daughter Jenny. Their peace is shattered when Jenny is kidnapped by the mercenary leader Bennett, who forces Matrix into a deadly game. Matrix must use all his combat skills to rescue his daughter and dismantle Bennett's ruthless operation before time runs out.
Critical Reception
Commando was a commercial success, praised for its over-the-top action sequences and Arnold Schwarzenegger's charismatic performance. While critics noted its thin plot and excessive violence, audiences embraced it as a quintessential 80s action flick, solidifying its status as a cult classic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its non-stop, explosive action and Schwarzenegger's iconic one-liners.
- Criticized for its nonsensical plot and gratuitous violence.
- A quintessential example of 1980s action cinema.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its straightforward action, high body count, and humorous, larger-than-life protagonist. Some viewers found the plot predictable and the violence excessive, but most appreciated it as pure, unadulterated 80s entertainment.
Fun Fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger's daughter, Katherine Schwarzenegger, makes an uncredited cameo appearance as a young girl in the opening scene of the film.
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