SparkMore
n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.
Sameer Callahan
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Mehdi Hoffman
There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.
Jerrie
It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...
shariar23-317-34920
Still good after watching it for the first time 32 years ago. Maybe it's a little cheesy but that adds to the fun. Don't listen to all the snowflakes.
OllieSuave-007
This is not a bad action flick starring Chuck Norris as Col. Braddock, a Vietnam vet, who goes back to the country to rescue MIAs the Vietnamese government denies are being held captive.The movie starts off a little slow with the mediocre acting, but picks up steam when we get to see Norris in action, decking Communist soldiers left and right and attempts to get information from a general about the missing MIAs. Braddock going on his mission in foreign lands, dodging assassins while he tries to rescue the MIAs were pretty exciting and suspenseful.Overall, not the best action flick out there. Acting could have been better, but it's still pretty action-packed.Grade B-
utgard14
Colonel James Braddock (Chuck Norris) was a POW during the Vietnam war. He escaped ten years ago and has tried repeatedly to get the government to go back in looking for other POWs. Finally, he gets fed up with the cowardly politicians and decides to go back in and get them himself!This is not a bad movie. Get real, haters. Yes, it has something of a cheese factor but even the best action films do. It just adds flavor. It's a great action movie tailored to Chuck's strengths -- namely being the strong, silent hero who kicks ass and can't be bothered to take names. I'm not surprised certain types hate this so much. No doubt it reminds them of their inadequacies. Some people derisively refer to movies like this and Rambo as "revisionist fantasies." Well, so what? What is fantasy without wish-fulfillment? That's what this is -- a movie for Americans who wish we could have gone back in and gotten our boys out. If you're an American, put your petty politics and misplaced sympathies aside and tell me what's wrong with that? There's awesome fist-pumping action as well as lots of drama but there are some lighter moments with foxy Lenore Kasdorf and sidekick M. Emmet Walsh. Despite the serious nature of the story, neither of these seem out of place. It's one of Chuck's best movies. If you're a fan of his and haven't seen this one yet, you're in for a treat. Followed by a prequel and sequel. Children of the '80s -- this is the only time you're ever going to catch Chuck Norris watching Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends so cherish that memory.
AaronCapenBanner
Joseph Zito directed this rousing(if far-fetched) action film that stars Chuck Norris as Col. Braddock, former North Vietnamese P.O.W. who had escaped, but has since been contacted about going back to Vietnam to investigate claims that it is still holding Americans. Once there, he meets old nemesis General Trau(played by James Wong) who is indeed holding P.O.W.s, so Braddock goes into Thailand to enlist the aid of old friend Tuck(played by M Emmett Walsh) to assist him in his efforts to lead a rescue mission, and expose Trau as a liar... Effective film isn't particularly believable of course, but a lot of fun, with a great ending. A true crowd-pleaser.
