“Commando” (1985)
Plot Summary:
“Commando” is an action-packed film that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, a retired Special Forces colonel who is forced back into action when his daughter, Jenny (Alyssa Milano), is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries. Led by the sinister Bennett (Vernon Wells), the kidnappers aim to use Jenny as leverage to coerce Matrix into carrying out a political assassination. With a relentless drive and a highly developed set of combat skills, Matrix takes on the challenge to rescue his daughter and exact revenge.
Action and Direction:
Director Mark L. Lester delivers a quintessential 80s action film with “Commando,” characterized by over-the-top action sequences and larger-than-life heroics. The film is a showcase for Schwarzenegger’s physical prowess and charisma, featuring a series of high-octane set pieces, including explosive shootouts, daring rescues, and hand-to-hand combat. The action is relentless and unapologetic, embracing the genre’s penchant for exaggerated violence and spectacle.