Commando
Commando

Commando

TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

ITV documentary following the Royal Marine Commandos Recruit Training of 638 Troop and also AACC 4/92. Narrated by Martin Shaw.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Google Users79%
Director: Mark L. LesterGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

John Matrix, a retired Special Forces colonel living in seclusion with his daughter Jenny, finds his peaceful life shattered when she is kidnapped by the paramilitary leader Bennett. Bennett, a former comrade of Matrix seeking revenge, demands Matrix carry out a politically motivated assassination. Matrix must embrace his violent past and single-handedly fight his way through legions of mercenaries to rescue his daughter and stop Bennett's destructive plan.

Critical Reception

Commando was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often acknowledged its over-the-top action and Schwarzenegger's charisma, while criticizing its thin plot and excessive violence. Audiences, however, embraced it as a quintessential 80s action film, contributing to its enduring cult status.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-octane, non-stop action sequences.
  • Celebrated Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic, one-liner-spouting performance.
  • Often noted for its gratuitous violence and predictable, albeit entertaining, plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Commando" to be a highly entertaining and fun action movie, appreciating its straightforward plot, charismatic lead, and memorable action set pieces. Many viewers enjoy its over-the-top nature and rewatchability as a classic 80s flick.

Fun Fact

The infamous scene where Arnold Schwarzenegger throws a wheelbarrow full of fertilizer at a henchman was improvised by Schwarzenegger himself.

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