Things that sometimes I wish I didn't know about. DVDs released in other regions soon followed, some with anamorphic transfers, but the 2001 United Kingdom region 2 DVD was censored by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), with 12 seconds of cuts to an arm severing and closeups of the impaled Bennett. In the Director's Cut, this scene runs longer, with Cindy asking Matrix about Jenny's mother, who Matrix says died in childbirth. A soundtrack album was released by Varèse Sarabande on December 2, 2003 as part of the label's CD Club and was limited to 3000 copies. The picture is just as grainy as the regular DVD. He impales Cooke on a table leg after a lengthy fight and learns where Jenny is being held. With the unrated edition released, the film is available in its entirety, a first for the UK. These cuts were brought over from the 1985 original theatrical release. Included amongst the new material is a brief close up of a rake piercing a soldier's belly, a shot of a saw-blade slicing a soldier's neck, a shot of the soldier who is hit in the groin with the axe grimacing in pain, and a shot of the soldier touching the stump of his arm after Matrix has cut it off. Commando (1985) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He is taken before their commander, Arius, a South American former dictator Matrix removed from power. Arius blackmails Matrix into carrying out a political assassination in his home country of Val Verde, where Arius wishes to lead a military coup. Matrix tracks them, and after a lengthy fight, finally kills Bennett by impaling him with a steam pipe. ... Gina Ravera discusses the cult movie's most controversial scene. Aside from this, the DVD is a special edition, featuring an audio commentary from director Mark L. Lester (only on the theatrical cut), additional deleted scenes, a Pure Action featurette, a Let Off Some Steam featurette, and four photo galleries with over 150 photos. ; Angrish: In the fight with Bennett. The film was released in the United States on October 4, 1985. Writer Jeff Loeb said his original script was about an Israeli soldier who had renounced violence. After a lengthy car chase, Matrix catches up with Sully and drops him off a cliff to his death. A scene that was filmed, but cut, sees General Kirby arrive at the shopping mall following Matrix's rampage and tells the investigating police officer to reconsider going after Matrix. 18:27. But that part of my life is over with, all that matters to me now is Jenny.". In this post we collected all the vehicles appearing that movie. He further added Bennett was "in love with Matrix but he hated him, too. The only thing I was bummed about with this movie is that it's definitely not recorded in HD. [10], D. J. R. Bruckner of The New York Times wrote that "two-thirds of this 90-minute film is mayhem unrelieved by humor and untouched by humanity," and suggested that if sequels were to be made, "more clever writers and subtler directors will have to be found. Upon its initial release, the movie was banned twice for Swedish cinema, and never received theatrical distribution. Cindy first assumes that Matrix is a madman, but after she sees Sully pull a gun on Matrix in the ensuing fight, she decides to assist him in his endeavor. There was an assortment of 4" figures, containing all of the above, a series of 8" figures, consisting of Matrix, Spex, Blaster, Psycho, Lead-Head, and Stalker. "[11] Variety wrote, "While it's not in the class of Schwarzenegger's last hit (The Terminator), Commando is actually superior to Rambo: First Blood Part II because of its deft mixture of humor and action (with most of the action brushed with humor) and its deliberate evasion of any political message. I … In the Rambo cartoon, the character even resembles Kirby more than Trautman from the movies. He then laments how he has missed all the important moments of her life due to his work around the world. The first scenes establish the easy, breezy morality of the Commando universe. However, a German master was used for the UK DVD, meaning the film was cut even more than it should have been, leading to 56 seconds of cuts instead of the BBFC's 12 seconds. Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for … The movie came out in 1985, the same … Taking a motel key from Sully's jacket, Matrix tracks down and confronts Cooke, a former Green Beret in Arius' employ. Commando (1985) Alternate Versions (5) The original UK cinema and video versions were censored by around 15 seconds, and removed the shots where Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) slices off the soldier's arm with the machete as well as Bennett's death to remove a shot of the pipe in his chest and the tracking shot of it sticking from his body. The film debuted at number one on the weekend of October 4–6, 1985 in the United States and spent three consecutive weeks at the top position. Locations: 1 Arrowrock Rd, Mt Baldy, CA 91759, USA (John's Log Cabin) (Built in 1981 - More info)… Kirby arrives with a military detachment and asks Matrix to rejoin the unit, but Matrix declines and departs the island aboard the seaplane with Jenny and Cindy. On several US TV versions of the film, the garden shed shootout scene only shows one soldier shooting the shed instead of the large group of soldiers as in original version. The film was only released on Home Video when 15 minutes were cut by the distributor. If his scenarists had only given Lester a finale with as much explosive punch as his opening scenes, the film could have been a real treat instead of a glorified fireworks display. The film's score was provided by James Horner. The film is the sequel of Commando: A One Man Army (2013) and Commando 2: The Black Money Trail (2017). But at the same time, "Commando" treats the leads' very real chemistry as a comic resource that's ultimately as important as the film's explosions and prosthetic flourishes (like that buzz saw flattop that the hero gives a goon in the toolshed scene). What cars were in 1985 movie “Commando”? The 2001 German DVD release however is uncut (SPIO/JK approval, no FSK rating). If the film had been resubmitted to the BBFC, it would be passed uncut under the BBFC's new, more liberal rules. Through seamless branching, this disc not only features an unrated cut (which was claimed to run at 95 minutes, but is only 91 minutes, with 92 seconds of extra footage), but as a bonus, also contains the original 90-minute, R-rated US theatrical version. Matrix now leads an elite special forces unit (which replaced his old deceased unit from the original film) called C-Team, made up of Spex, Blaster, and Chopper, against the forces of F.E.A.R., led by Psycho (who is based on the character of Bennett) and consisting of Lead-Head, Stalker, and Sawbones. That Matrix and Cindy's relationship is so instantly comfortable adds to its humor. On May 5, 2015, as part of the film's 30th anniversary, the director's cut of Commando was released on Blu-ray Disc in a limited edition, collectible metalpak as a Best Buy exclusive. 1959 White 1500. "[14] Paul Attanasio of The Washington Post wrote that the film "starts out fun and ends up dreary—how long can you watch this stony Austrian take target practice? Steven de Souza rewrote the script, tailoring it to Schwarzenegger. "'Commando' a Gory Crowd-Pleaser". "[13] Gene Siskel of the Chicago Tribune gave the film 2 stars out of 4 and wrote that "Schwarzenegger plays his action scenes both with vengeance and a comic-book laugh, but the mix never gels," adding, "The concluding battle scenes are wimpy by comparison with the action in Rambo. Siskel, Gene (October 7, 1985). The gearing up scene in Commando is really similar, but just cut faster. [5] The film was shot on location in California. The original UK cinema and video versions were censored by around 15 seconds, and removed the shots where Matrix (. There’s a scene in R2 when Rambo slowly takes stock of and assembles his gear for the mission. A-Status. "Operation Balikatan (2003) − Trivia − IMDb", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commando_(1985_film)&oldid=1018459273, Films about United States Army Special Forces, Films with screenplays by Steven E. de Souza, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Infiltration, Showdown and Finale" – 14:32, This page was last edited on 18 April 2021, at 05:53. The car chase scene between Sully and Matrix starts on Ventura Blvd and moves into the hills on Benedict Canyon. Actor Allusion: When Cooke has Matrix at gunpoint and says "Fuck you, asshole", Matrix repeats the same line to him (as covered in No, You), much in the same way the T-800 had done before. The introduction scene of Vidyut Jammwal from the upcoming movie Commando 3, is finally out. The film was originally set to cost $8 million, but ended up costing $9 million once principal photography ended.[6]. Cindy helps him escape by using a rocket launcher on the police car and, after commandeering a seaplane from a nearby marina controlled by Arius, Matrix and Cindy land the plane off the coast of Arius' island hideout. After boarding a plane to Val Verde, Matrix manages to kill his guard, Henriques - by snapping his neck - and jumps from the plane just as it is taking off. The mercenaries, among them Bennett, an Australian ex-member of Matrix's team discharged for excessive violence, attack Matrix's secluded mountain home and kidnap Matrix's young daughter Jenny. This has proven to be the case as the BBFC's website indicates that both versions of the film (the U.S. theatrical cut and the unrated edition) for the DVD were passed on June 11, 2007. The tool-shed scene is longer, and contains several very brief new shots of soldiers being killed in various ways. More info about Sunbeam Alpine you can find in posts: [7] The score, composed by James Horner, is notable for its prominent use of steel drums and for reusing motifs from Horner's soundtrack for 48 Hours. The barracks that are "attacked" are actually beach properties belonging to the Hearst Castle Estate. On June 5, 2007, 20th Century Fox officially announced that a completely unedited and unrated director's cut of the film would be released on region 1 DVD on September 18, 2007. "[9] On Metacritic, the film has a rating of 51 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews". 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series IV. Goldstein, Patrick (October 4, 1985). With Jenny's life on the line, Matrix reluctantly accepts the demand, but not before killing Diaz while refusing to cooperate with "his men". Even if the boat was off camera during the landing scene, a few minutes was surely not enough to get that far, and that close to the shore. Commando 2013 Full Movie Part 3-Vidyut Jamwal-Pooja Chopra-Jaideep Ahlawat-A-status. In 2010, the film was removed from the BPjM index and the FSK rated the uncut version "Not under 18". Commando 3 will hit the theatres on November 29. A commercial success, Commando was the 7th-highest-grossing R-rated film of 1985 worldwide, and the 25th-highest-grossing overall.[2]. We missed something? Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. A-Status. Movies. "[4](47:18–48:04), Principal photography commenced on April 22, 1985 and lasted for 45 days. Matrix breaks into a surplus store to equip himself with military weaponry, but is immediately arrested by the police. ; An Arm and a Leg: A random soldier had his arm hacked off by Matrix during the toolshed scene. [8], Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a rating of 71% based on reviews from 34 critics, with an average rating of 5.90/10. In April 2008, the 90-minute theatrical version of the film was released to consumers on the high definition Blu-ray Disc format. Diamond Toymakers released a line of action figures in 1986 in an attempt to cash in on the success of G.I. Commando 2013 Full Movie Part 1-Vidyut Jamwal-Pooja Chopra-Jaideep Ahlawat-A-status. (Photo: 20th Century Fox Film Corp.) Originally written for a … Commando 2013 Full Movie Part 4-Vidyut Jamwal-Pooja Chopra-Jaideep Ahlawat-A-status. Add your notice in comments. Joe: A Real American Hero. Common with early DVD releases, the disc featured a non-anamorphic video transfer, a basic 2.0 surround track, and only the US theatrical trailer as an extra. 1959 Ford Country Squire. He wanted to kill him but he was in love with him. The log cabin that is home to John (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is now worth approximately $1.1 million - as of 2017. Commando is a 1985 American action film directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, Vernon Wells, Bill Duke and Dan Hedaya. He enlists the aid of an off-duty flight attendant, Cindy, and instructs her to follow Sully to a shopping mall. The film was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects but lost to Back to the Future. He warns the officer that Matrix was trained not to surrender and not go down without a … The first DVD of Commando was released in region 1 in the United States on May 25, 1999. La-La Land Records released a limited edition of James Horner's score in August 2011. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in Commando (1985). Rae Dawn Chong and Arnold Schwarzenegger had a love scene in an early version of the action favorite Commando. Chopper and Sawbones are absent. 16:45. It contains all of the special features that were included in the 2007 DVD release, including the 90-minute theatrical version of the film. The film had a major box office rival the year of its release. The shot of the piece of wood sticking through Cooke's stomach is absent. While trying to intercept them, Matrix is also overpowered and abducted by the mercenaries. The house that Matrix storms at the film's climax was actually the former main residence of the Harold Lloyd Estate in the Benedict Canyon district of Beverly Hills. Menu. 1964 Ford Fairlane 500. Commando 3 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Aditya Datt and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Reliance Entertainment. Filming locations for Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1985 classic action film, Commando filmed in and around California. The release features approximately 62 minutes of music across 24 tracks and includes "We Fight for Love" by The Power Station. Some of the more violent scenes were removed from the toolshed scene, as were the shots of Cooke impaled on the piece of wood and Bennett impaled on the pole. All we see is a half-dozen barracks blown up, shot from four different angles. "[15], Commando inspired many other action films, including Strike Commando (1987), Commando Squad (1987), and When Eagles Strike (2003).[16][4](48:50). Commando is a 1985 American action film directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, Vernon Wells, Bill Duke and Dan Hedaya. Did you know? The first scene involves a guy waking up in bed with a hot lady. "Beef Encounter: Schwarzenegger's Brutal 'Commando'". [3], Vernon Wells was the first choice to be cast as Captain Bennett, mostly because of his role in Mad Max 2 (1981). (Were … The initial German theatrical release, as well as all subsequent TV versions and VHS releases were cut by 44 seconds. Commando 2013 Full Movie Part 1-Vidyut Jamwal-Pooja Chopra-Jaideep Ahlawat-A-status Add more and vote on your favourites! In 2007, a Director's Cut version of the film was released containing 1 minute 41 seconds of new footage: During the scene where Matrix and Cindy (, After Matrix has killed Sully, there is a short scene of Arius, Bennett and Jenny arriving in Val Verde, followed by a scene of Matrix explaining to Cindy what's going on. Steven de Souza rewrote the script, tailoring it to Schwarzenegger. Commando is a great classic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie with lots of action and good one liners throughout the movie encase you haven't seen it. San Nicolas Island off the coast of Santa Barbara, to which Matrix flies to rescue his daughter, was filmed on the Pacific coast at San Simeon. Writer Jeph Loeb said his original script was about an Israeli soldier who had renounced violence. "[12] Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Full of spectacular stunts and shootouts, it's a gory crowd-pleaser, directed with jolting efficiency by low-budget veteran Mark L. Lester. [9] The website's critical consensus reads, "The ultimate '80s Schwarzenegger movie, replete with a threadbare plot, outsized action, and endless one-liners. Cindy asks him why he had to do so much traveling, and what he did, to which he replies, "Things you don't want to know about. In Commando, Gen. Kirby is nothing if not a knock-off Col. Trautman. The Sherman Oaks Galleria, in Sherman Oaks, CA, served as the film's shopping mall location, and was used for six days after 9pm, after stores closed. "Commando". Commando was a box office success grossing over $57.5 million against a $9 million budget. The transfer is anamorphically enhanced and features a 5.1 audio mix. The film was released in the United States on October 4, 1985. Retired United States Special Forces Colonel John Matrix is informed by his former superior Major General Franklin Kirby that all the other members of his former unit have been killed by unknown mercenaries. The scene where Cooke helps himself to a free Cadillac was shot at Casa De Cadillac Hummer at 14401 Ventura Blvd (at the northwest corner of Ventura Blvd & Beverly Glen) in Sherman Oaks, California. 1960 AMC M422-A1 Mighty Mite. With approximately 11 hours before the plane is scheduled to land, he sets out after another of Arius' men, Sully. Jenny escapes to the villa's basement, but is captured by Bennett. Finally, there was an 18" John Matrix that came with a pistol, an M16, and a grenade. However, the 2006 TV version aired in Sweden was uncut. Matrix instructs Cindy to contact General Kirby and then proceeds to Arius' villa, killing Arius and his army. Commando provides examples of the following tropes:. 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