Back when hollywood understood entertainment. And also human nature. A man's inner will to take on the whole world. I know that's how I feel often in this world. That's why many people hold this movie dear. What goes on on screen is what goes on in a man's heart. They bring out one of the most human aspects of humanity. This movie is beautiful.
This is when Hollywood could make great movies with NO agenda's . Just good pure story telling. With action! And as long as we have them in our movie collections they can NEVER be forgotten about or in 2022 NEVER be cancelled👍👍👍👍
There were "agendas" in films back then if you went looking for them. Even this film black actress playing a lead in a big budget film opposite one of the biggest white stars in the world as a quasi love interest was a milestone. Even Bill Duke eludes to this fact in this very interview. Films have always had agendas but in some cases depended on which side of the agenda you were on as to whether you picked up on it. Not to mention unless someone pointed it out many didn't realize it. With the internet and social media we have easy access to the opinions of millions of ordinary people and take queues from that. People have just become more aware due to the social media echo chambers they hang around in.
All the timeless classics from the past were made for this very day now, when Hollywood has nothing left to offer us anymore. And we don't care. Because we have so many decades of great movies to always watch.
Vernon Wells was dressed up as Freddie Mercury. Hidden messages have been there in the 70s but it was not the in your face kind of messaging they do today
One of those special movies we 80's kids fell in love with. Rented this on VHS one day back in '85 and watched it that night, and had to watch it again the very next morning. It inspired an entire generation of kids to want to get into weight lifting/fitness.
A lot of people rave about Vernon Wells in this film, and rightly so he was awesome in it, but Bill Duke always seemed the most convincing to me, although Cooke was a relatively small part, I always felt he was the most genuinely fearsome opponent Arnold faced in this film. Absolute classic all around though, the 80's cheese has aged like a fine wine 😂
I was born in the early 90s and my father always got me to watch Arnold, Sylvester, Van Damme etc. movies from that era when I was a kid & when it came on TV. I use to have them recorded on video cassette player. What a time it was. Some classic movies.
This movie is really speacial to me. i saw it in theater back in the days, with my very first girl friend ... 80's were really tasty years, I'm happy I knew them as a kid !
What a romantic: skop, skiet & donner/ kick, shoot & beat up movie for a date. Those were the days. My wife, who had to endure such movies on our dates, laughs at me even today. 😍😂🤣
I just saw it again for the 100 times - and what strikes me is its one big thrid act - pretty much action from start to finish which is pretty rare - there is no borrowing character development :D
I know it's corny, but I really loved this when it came out, and it still puts a smile on my face today. I can pretty much repeat the dialogue right through, and there are just so many memorable one-liners. Totally over the top, but still as fun as hell.
There are a lot in this movie. One I always noticed was the blue bronco that hits a bump and is clearly about to flip over... but is fine in the next scene.
Awesome film. It just nails what it sets out to do brilliantly. So much fun. I've found myself working with Mark L.Lester this year on film projects too, which is a huge honour.
So I laughed in the scene with Annie and Sully. Did it the first time I saw it at a friend's birthday part in grade school, did it as a middle aged man. Love this movie
So it,s 1986 and my dad who is then in the Air force then comes back home in the evening with these old VCR Tapes and puts them on top of the TV and i quickly get up and take a glance at the tittles and i ask him, whats this movie commando and he responds, its about the guy with the ammunition. 37 years later i still go back to it and i must say it never gets old. The greatest movie ever
Rae dawn chong is gorgeous and gives it a human edge to balance the outrageous plot. If you watch 48 hours David Patrick Kelly had a similar role had a similar role driving an identical car
Im here for Arnie since this was one of my favorite movies ive seen as a kid numerous times but as an adult Vernon Wells was a riot! The man who said he felt good after getting electrocuted and got a power boost out of it. If that is not intense I dont know what else is!
Almost got to talk to Arnold one evening while working in one of his restaurants at the meat chopper. I saw him come back into the kitchen area and he smiled and waved. When I walked up to him he looked at me and said, "Quick! Back to the choppa!"
Commando was the second movie I bought on VHS (the first was The Last Starfigter), and I still have it now. Commando's still a unique action movie. Even the cover is a cool looking army green colour. One part of the movie I've never understood, though, is why is Bennet wearing a knitted grey vest? It is supposed to be chain mail? It makes him look like more of a weirdo than a tough guy.
It was supposed to be a punkish chainmail outfit except the previous actor playing Bennett (that was replaced by Vern) was twice as small as Vern. So Vern had to wear the chainmail that was way too small for him but he made it work.
I still think that Vernon Wells should have got loads more roles after that evil man performance. It was over the top but the character was meant to be a psycho so perfection.
This is one of my favourite Arnold films, growing up in the 80s we were spoilt with great action, sci-fi, horror & comedy films /TV shows that was all about the entertainment of the viewers without a hint of preaching and identity politics that we are force fed nowadays(I miss the 80s & 90s entertainment)
I rented this so much on VHS the movies rental store called my house and wanted it back. I was so mad I didn’t rewind it and they charged us an additional 50¢
For your Information. Commando didn't started the " one man army " movie genre. That was Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood back in 1982 ( Commando came out in 1985 ).
First Blood isn´t a one man army type of movie. Missing in Action is. And it came out before all of those, in 1984. If First Blood was a one man army movie, so is Death Hunt that came out before First Blood.
I respectfully disagree. Missing in Action came about two years after First Blood ; and Death Hunt was not about a " war veteran " , but about a,trapper that was being pursued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Did you know that the girl here in the movie was also Sam and Phoebe? Sam is from a sitcom that's funny. And Phoebe is from that enchanting show when those pre-Christian girls are beguiled who has never in a long time and unleashes a power of a lack of gravity by floating the entire time which is a pretty interesting thing to do, especially not even a drone can be helped or involved into you as snapping pictures or recording videos in the air you know.
thinking about it, Bill Duke is totally right about casting RDC. a black actress who is also part native american and chinese as the female lead in 1985 is kinda ballsy and amazing
Nobody can tell me that whoever wrote this script and the dorector didnt have the character Bennett be potrayed as gay. Reminds me so much of nightmare on elm street part 2 that came out the year before
James Horner’s soundtrack makes this perfect film complete. Best Arnie film ever. Except predator. Actually they’re as good as each other for different reasons
I still watch this about once a year.
Yep. One of those movies that satisfies that little itch we all have. What really gets me with this film is the one liners.
@B. W. Ever seen directors cut
@@paulsmith9192 i haven't, why whats the difference plz?
Same!
As a kid growing up in the late 80s and early 90s this movie was always one of my favourites.
Let's party!!😎
Agreed. And it’s still one of my favourites at the age of 45
Still in my top 20
I grew up with it too, and at 28 now, my appreciation for it has only grown. Very inspiring.
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Commando is a classic. One of Arnold's best movies. Vernon Wells is a awesome actor.
Real sets on location, real explosion’s, real practical special effects, great one liners =winning formula
Back when hollywood understood entertainment. And also human nature. A man's inner will to take on the whole world. I know that's how I feel often in this world. That's why many people hold this movie dear. What goes on on screen is what goes on in a man's heart. They bring out one of the most human aspects of humanity. This movie is beautiful.
Rae Dawn Chong killed it in this movie. Had the hugest crush on her as a kid because of this.
Me too she was sexy
Me too she’s gorgeous
@@SW-kr9flHilary from The Principal. With Belushi and Gossett.
This is when Hollywood could make great movies with NO agenda's . Just good pure story telling.
With action!
And as long as we have them in our movie collections they can NEVER be forgotten about or in 2022 NEVER be cancelled👍👍👍👍
There were "agendas" in films back then if you went looking for them. Even this film black actress playing a lead in a big budget film opposite one of the biggest white stars in the world as a quasi love interest was a milestone. Even Bill Duke eludes to this fact in this very interview.
Films have always had agendas but in some cases depended on which side of the agenda you were on as to whether you picked up on it. Not to mention unless someone pointed it out many didn't realize it. With the internet and social media we have easy access to the opinions of millions of ordinary people and take queues from that. People have just become more aware due to the social media echo chambers they hang around in.
@@adamn7516 back then it was subtle though. Now it's so glaringly obvious - it's like sitting through a lecture.
watched this the other day for the 10000000000000th time, its a timeless classic.
Me too😂
Pff, that's all.😉
All the timeless classics from the past were made for this very day now, when Hollywood has nothing left to offer us anymore. And we don't care. Because we have so many decades of great movies to always watch.
@TechKingOnline ever seen the directors cut?
A very important stepping stone film regarding Arnold’s flawless run of excellent projects in the 80’s. A decade he dominated... and conquered
Agree, but think Sylvester Stallone was right up there with him.
Sylvester Stallone dominated the 80´s, not Arnold.
Bennett was the Freddie Mercury of action villains
lucky we the 80s kids are whos been grown up with action legend like Schwarzenegger movies back then.
When movies only cared about being as entertaining as possible. No agendas, no hidden messaging.
this might be the dumbest comment on youtube
@@4Brazy kindly explain how does he make it dumb?
Vernon Wells was dressed up as Freddie Mercury. Hidden messages have been there in the 70s but it was not the in your face kind of messaging they do today
I eat green berets for breakfast, and right now, I'm very hungry.
One of those special movies we 80's kids fell in love with. Rented this on VHS one day back in '85 and watched it that night, and had to watch it again the very next morning. It inspired an entire generation of kids to want to get into weight lifting/fitness.
When i grew up i wanted a gun safe just like he had in the shed. Infact he inspired the man cave idea
Rae Dawn Chong is so freaking gorgeous.
watching commando once a day increases testosterone in men by 45-60%
Before there was Taken and while there was Rambo, there was Commando!
A lot of people rave about Vernon Wells in this film, and rightly so he was awesome in it, but Bill Duke always seemed the most convincing to me, although Cooke was a relatively small part, I always felt he was the most genuinely fearsome opponent Arnold faced in this film.
Absolute classic all around though, the 80's cheese has aged like a fine wine 😂
Hell yeah! There was no smile, no happy face with Bill Duke in this movie. He was really Dark.
@The Mad Tatter yeah he wasn't cheesy like Bennett
Bill Duke was so versatile..wish he had done more roles.
@@BigBoss-zi5ssBill Duke had that naturally genuine bad guy look. He was awesome
Don't wake up my friend... he is dead tired!!!
Still watching commando...one of my favorites...
Still up to today this is my fav!
I was born in the early 90s and my father always got me to watch Arnold, Sylvester, Van Damme etc. movies from that era when I was a kid & when it came on TV. I use to have them recorded on video cassette player. What a time it was. Some classic movies.
I genuinely believed back then one man could kill a whole army 😂😂 Childhood is a wonderful thing.
This movie is really speacial to me. i saw it in theater back in the days, with my very first girl friend ... 80's were really tasty years, I'm happy I knew them as a kid !
What a romantic: skop, skiet & donner/ kick, shoot & beat up movie for a date. Those were the days. My wife, who had to endure such movies on our dates, laughs at me even today. 😍😂🤣
I just saw it again for the 100 times - and what strikes me is its one big thrid act - pretty much action from start to finish which is pretty rare - there is no borrowing character development :D
I know it's corny, but I really loved this when it came out, and it still puts a smile on my face today. I can pretty much repeat the dialogue right through, and there are just so many memorable one-liners. Totally over the top, but still as fun as hell.
This was my first ever movie! Have watched it countless times
Endless magazine capacity, grenades with the explosive power of 155mm howitzers, in other words, Arnie at his best !!
Even as a kid I caught that continuity error with that wrecked yellow Porsche driving away in perfect condition.
There are a lot in this movie. One I always noticed was the blue bronco that hits a bump and is clearly about to flip over... but is fine in the next scene.
Yeah
Even with the errors we ignore them because the rest of the film is enjoyable
Same loool
What did you do with Sully? I let him go!
One of my favorites, loved Commando. RAMBO STARTED IT ALL AND FINISHED IT ALL
Arnold deserves one final brutal R-rated action film..
In my top 5 all time faves lol
Awesome film. It just nails what it sets out to do brilliantly. So much fun. I've found myself working with Mark L.Lester this year on film projects too, which is a huge honour.
Born in 1980 , watched it in the 80's .. now its Nov 2023 and still it is my favorite movie of all time. ❤❤❤❤
%1000 times better than the garbage out nowadays.
Commando is my favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of all time. I liked some lines that had rye humor. "What happened to Sulie?" "I let him go!"
That's what makes Arnold schwarzenegger great the one drop line in is movies
Arnold is the best actor ever sorry he is old now
Sully, not Sulie.
Bill Duke looking pretty dapper in that suit. 👌
Awesome making Doc, and one of my favorite Movies from my teens and I would absolutely still watch today
Arius: It is you Mr Bennett. You’re the one that is afraid of Matrix.
Bennett: Of course. I’m smart.
So I laughed in the scene with Annie and Sully. Did it the first time I saw it at a friend's birthday part in grade school, did it as a middle aged man. Love this movie
Not a scratch on the Porche when they pull away! Awesome!
So it,s 1986 and my dad who is then in the Air force then comes back home in the evening with these old VCR Tapes and puts them on top of the TV and i quickly get up and take a glance at the tittles and i ask him, whats this movie commando and he responds, its about the guy with the ammunition.
37 years later i still go back to it and i must say it never gets old.
The greatest movie ever
I love this.especialy that theme music.i used to skip school and watch this on VHS.this and predator Rambo bloodsport..the classics..
Yeees💪
Growing up in the 90s, I had a VHS tape that had Van Damme's Lionheart on it and Commando started right after. I watched both almost every day.
Rae dawn chong is gorgeous and gives it a human edge to balance the outrageous plot. If you watch 48 hours David Patrick Kelly had a similar role had a similar role driving an identical car
End the end, General Kirby: Did you leave anything for us?
John Matrix: Just bodies
matrix and rambo both !! awesome.
Im here for Arnie since this was one of my favorite movies ive seen as a kid numerous times but as an adult Vernon Wells was a riot!
The man who said he felt good after getting electrocuted and got a power boost out of it. If that is not intense I dont know what else is!
6:00 interesting to hear the shotgun blanks before they dubbed in the sound of 155 mm howitzer
Love how a tiny land mine blew up the entire barracks like a fucking nuke 😂
I wish John would've started up his unit again. All it would've taken is his coming back.
No chance!
this film is hilarious, love it!
37 years ago… time flies.
Let’s give true credit here: James Horner’s score made this movie. It’s extremely unique and iconic.
They don't make movies like this anymore
Almost got to talk to Arnold one evening while working in one of his restaurants at the meat chopper. I saw him come back into the kitchen area and he smiled and waved. When I walked up to him he looked at me and said, "Quick! Back to the choppa!"
Bennett might have whooped Matrix's ass, but he was still outsmarted by a little girl.
Commando was the second movie I bought on VHS (the first was The Last Starfigter), and I still have it now. Commando's still a unique action movie. Even the cover is a cool looking army green colour. One part of the movie I've never understood, though, is why is Bennet wearing a knitted grey vest? It is supposed to be chain mail? It makes him look like more of a weirdo than a tough guy.
It was supposed to be a punkish chainmail outfit except the previous actor playing Bennett (that was replaced by Vern) was twice as small as Vern. So Vern had to wear the chainmail that was way too small for him but he made it work.
Freddie Mercury’s fat doppelganger
Rae dawn Chong is almost as cool and slick as Arnold lol. Loved this.
"I let him go" :D that's so bad it's good.
I still think that Vernon Wells should have got loads more roles after that evil man performance. It was over the top but the character was meant to be a psycho so perfection.
Rae Dawn Chong was funny and great on this movie. Who else would be good with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
"Welcome back John, so glad you could make it."
The steel drum made this movie even more intense
This was just a great 80's action flick. A lot of mistakes but still great
The fantastic film in the world! Arnold great actor.
This was a perfect movie and a great female roll too.
This is one of my favourite Arnold films, growing up in the 80s we were spoilt with great action, sci-fi, horror & comedy films /TV shows that was all about the entertainment of the viewers without a hint of preaching and identity politics that we are force fed nowadays(I miss the 80s & 90s entertainment)
So true!
This is why I pretty much only watch films from the 80s and 90s now.
Commando🥰
I rented this so much on VHS the movies rental store called my house and wanted it back.
I was so mad I didn’t rewind it and they charged us an additional 50¢
Rae is as beautiful now as ever
As a 15 year old I left the cinema as a young teenager in love; oh how I fancied Rae Dawn Chong. 🥰
Me too... She's so stunning.
When he swung from that thing in the mall, he slightly turned into 'Bionic Commando' Hinthint. Lol
That was a CRAZY stunt. And 100% real. Amazing.
8:07 Stunt legend Dick Warlock taking a stair fall. He played Michael Myers in Halloween 2.
and a very nicely done fall it was!
Epic name!!
This is my favourite movie for arnold😍
Remember. Bennett Knows where you live!!
For your Information. Commando didn't started the " one man army " movie genre. That was Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood back in 1982 ( Commando came out in 1985 ).
First Blood isn´t a one man army type of movie. Missing in Action is. And it came out before all of those, in 1984. If First Blood was a one man army movie, so is Death Hunt that came out before First Blood.
I respectfully disagree. Missing in Action came about two years after First Blood ; and Death Hunt was not about a " war veteran " , but about a,trapper that was being pursued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
❤
Did you know that the girl here in the movie was also Sam and Phoebe? Sam is from a sitcom that's funny. And Phoebe is from that enchanting show when those pre-Christian girls are beguiled who has never in a long time and unleashes a power of a lack of gravity by floating the entire time which is a pretty interesting thing to do, especially not even a drone can be helped or involved into you as snapping pictures or recording videos in the air you know.
Prime days.
"when we first me it was at the playboy mansion"... lol. no shame in saying the sleeze under how the film came about
My fav film, this is on the Directors Cut DVD, pity it dont add anything special to a great movie, just some extended scenes that were cut
thinking about it, Bill Duke is totally right about casting RDC. a black actress who is also part native american and chinese as the female lead in 1985 is kinda ballsy and amazing
Let off some steam Bennett!
"...and then came Arnold, the ULTIMATE ass-kicker." :D
❤👍
Arnold is my idol
I love this movie
-- Interior luggage?
- Just him
Did arnold just shot a nuclear weapon from his shoulder
Nobody can tell me that whoever wrote this script and the dorector didnt have the character Bennett be potrayed as gay. Reminds me so much of nightmare on elm street part 2 that came out the year before
Wow, the lady still looks hot!! Thanks for the upload, great stuff!
James Horner’s soundtrack makes this perfect film complete. Best Arnie film ever. Except predator. Actually they’re as good as each other for different reasons
Why and what was being blurred between 11:18 to 11:54?
Why was blurred scenes
So the video won't get taken down
COME ON BENNET LETS PARTY
Rae dawn Chong, thought she was a goddess when I was 14. She’s still looking good now.
@Adam Edwards I could believe it these days, with every year that passes it gets harder to congratulate women on their beauty.
Metoo apparently had its roots in this movie. ...
Rae Dawn is the daughter of Thomas Chong from the Cheech & Chong films
I just watched this movie today and I still prefer it over First Blood/Rambo.
Matrix: " Do you remember when i said I'd kill you last"?.
Sully: "That's right matrix, you did".
Matrix: " I liiied".....
Woohahahaaaaaaaaa!!!!
" I LIKE YOU SULLY! "
In the 80s it was over-the-top. Compared to movies these days it's pretty realistic. LOL
Great, great movie, but anyone else find that Vernon Wells looks a bizarro version of Freddie Mercury?