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Cobra (1986)

Cobra is one crazy movie. It’s absurdly violent, at times nonsensical, badly written, and so over-the-top you can’t believe they took it seriously. This film is so busy trying to convince us that legislation and proper procedures get in the way of true justice it becomes hilarious.

Sylvester Stallone is officer Marion “Cobra” Cobretti, a cop so bold all he needs to defeat crime is for those who believe in “due process”, “innocent until proven guilty” and “nonlethal force” to stand out of the way. When model Ingrid Knudsen (Brigitte Nielsen) witnesses a savage attack by a cult of ax-wielding maniacs who believe in a New World Order, she is placed in protective custody. With the cult's leader (Brian Thompson as the Night Slasher) hell-bent on slaughtering her, Cobra is Marion’s only hope.

What a misfire. Even if it were true that police officers could clean up the streets in five minutes if they were given free rein, this film would fail to convince you. Cobra has no grasp on reality whatsoever. Violent crimes may happen every day, some of them might be senseless and random… but how many are committed by one-dimensional villains like the ones we meet here? This feels like it was written by an angsty teenager who just finished reading a newspaper article about a murderer going free due to lack of evidence. It’s a fantasy in which the muscle-bound hero is never punished or even reprimanded because he's surrounded by limp-wristed softies with broomsticks up their asses.

Cutting the legs from under the picture is its own staggering body count. While Jason Voorhees may have butchered 146 people on-screen, that’s over 12 films. Cobra kills 41 in just a few days. The man makes a career of tracking down bad guys. They must have entire fields dedicated to the suspects he’s tracked down!

What cements Cobra as a film that’s so bad it’s good is its earnestness. Sylvester Stallone stars and wrote the screenplay. Director George P. Cosmatos went on to direct Tombstone, about a group of cowboys who decide to bring justice to a small town by the way of the gun. They believed in this picture. They wanted to lure people into the theatre with the promise of violence and action while teaching you a lesson. They wanted to change the way you think. Every antagonist is so slimy, every effort to make Cobra cool is so obvious it winds up having the opposite effect. Whether it's a would-be frightening scene or action-packed exchanges of gunfire, it all becomes hysterical as you count down the number of people sent to their graves. You keep waiting for that weird scene with the robots (don't ask) to pay off… and it doesn’t, making the film a blast to watch alone, but even more entertaining to see with friends that have no idea what they’re getting into.

As a bonus, Cobra is set around Christmas time - obviously to make its violence even more shocking. I’ve heard it used to run longer and was Rated X before it was trimmed down to accommodate more screenings upon its initial release. That original version is what I want for Christmas this year. There’s no better way to describe this Stallone picture than to pull a quote directly from the movie: “This thing’s so far out of control I don’t know where to start”. (On Blu-ray, December 2, 2016)

[kmp73]

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[jenniferneyhart]

Which one of those movies should I watch first? . Movies of 1985-1986 I haven't seen but want to watch: -Hoosiers -The Goonies -Pretty in Pink -Teen Wolf . See the rest at www.jenniferneyhart.com (Link in profile!) . #hoosiers #thegoonies #prettyinpink #teenwolf #michaeljfox #movies #1985 #1985movie #1985movies #1986 #1986movie #1986movies #1980s #1980smovies #1980smovie #film #films #MovieBuff #FilmBuff #MovieNerd #MovieGeek #FilmGeek #MovieAddict #FilmNerd #MovieJunkie #MovieFanatic #MovieFan #MovieLover

[vmod99]

This is the 1986 movie I have received from last Christmas, The Wraith, if you didn’t do something wrong you have nothing to fear

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Howard the Duck 1986 🎥 🍿 Starring #leathompson and #timrobbins 🤩🤩 and if you look closely you can spot #thomasdolby (think she blinded me with science 🔬) in a cameo as a bartender! Have you seen this #cultclassic 🎥 What do you think 🤔 Is it as bad as it’s rating? Let me know in the comments below 👇👇🦑🦑 • • • • • #movie #80s #cultmovie #eighties #1980s #80sfashion #nostalgia #movies #cinephile #80smovies #80smovie #crappymovies #crappymovienight #itcamefromthe80s #80schildhood #80steenager #1980smovies #1980smovie #1986 #1986movie #thomasdolby #1980schildhood #1980steenager https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnd-lMtn210/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o0pgcqf8g1nw

[allgoodthingsinthetardis]

Ah the movie where my name came from. I do love this movie. Short Circuit!!!! #shortcircuit #1986movie #mynamecamefromthismovie

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[adamwatchesmovies]

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

When making a list of “remakes that are better than the original”, don’t forget to include Little Shop of Horrors near the top. To be fair, it's more of an adaptation of the off-Broadway musical than the original Roger Corman picture, but it still counts. Darkly funny, with catchy songs, memorable characters, and special effects so good you won’t believe this film was made in 1986, you'll happily hit "play" again the second it's over.

Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) is a nerdy little guy who pines for his co-worker at the flower shop, Audrey (Ellen Greene). With business at an all-time low, their boss Mr. Mushnik (Vincent Gardenia) allows Seymour to display one of his unusual plants in the shop. "Audrey II" (voiced by Levi Stubbs) draws huge crowds but this isn't a typical plant. It doesn’t feed on water, soil, and sunlight; it wants blood.

For the 1960s version of Little Shop of Horrors, a remake was just what the doctor ordered. This film builds upon its foundation and improves every aspect. Right from the get-go, you’re greeted with catchy tunes modelled after 60’s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown. I bet you didn't expect Rick Moranis or Steve Martin (in a small but memorable role) to have first-class vocal cords but do. You'll have a hard time choosing which number is the best, though any with Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, and Tisha Campbell is a serious contender.

The special effects bringing Audrey II to life are nothing short of amazing. It's more than a prop, it's a fully-realized character with fully articulated libs and an unforgettable voice (Levi Stubbs does an amazing job). The carnivorous flora delivers a full range of emotions without that most crucial feature: eyes. For anyone thinking of making a living in the special effects industry, this is mandatory viewing. You see what they were able to do back in 1986 and you combine that with today’s technology, there’s nothing you can’t do.

Audrey is just the first of many characters to treasure. We could talk about the cameos but that would be spoiling the surprises. Instead, let's focus on Seymour and Audrey. I admire director Frank Oz for having the guts to make us follow two loser protagonists. We see square-jawed Adonises and flawless beauties all the time. How about something different? Seymour and Audrey are weak, kind of pathetic and just a dime’s width from hitting rock bottom - but you like them. If they manage to turn this Audrey II thing into a success and they get together, they could move out of the perpetual slump they’ve fallen into and live happily ever after. Too bad a dark comedy like this one makes no promises about a happy ending.

Having seen both the theatrical and director's cut, I'm unsure which version to recommend more. I like both but I’m going to lean towards the Director’s cut. The theatrical version feels like it doesn’t commit to itself the way the other one does. Little Shop of Horrors is so much fun I don’t think you can go wrong either way, but since test audiences demanded the ending be changed to the one that can be found in the theatrical version, maybe check that one out first and then if you’re brave enough, see the other.

Little Shop of Horrors is everything I want to see in a musical. There are good numbers throughout, many laughs, and memorable characters. There are plenty of iconic scenes and from a dark comedy/monster movie point of view, the special effects are amazing. The casting is perfect. I’d love to see this one on the big screen with a crowd cheering and singing along (but not too loud, I still want to hear the movie!). Whichever version you choose, it's a winner. (Theatrical & Original Cuts on DVD, February 19, 2016)

[jenniferneyhart]

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An American Tail (1986)

I can see why many have fond memories of An American Tail.  There are things to like, but this is not Don Bluth at the top of his game.

As he and his family immigrate from Russia to the United States to escape persecution, Fievel Mouskewitz (Phillip Glasser) becomes separated from his family. In the land of freedom - where they say there are no cats - Fievel searches for his family, encountering all sorts of outlandish characters along the way.

Despite their young age, children can understand complex emotions. They enjoy being challenged by characters or stories that feel real. You are not doing them any favors by utilizing broadly painted stereotypes or clichés in your stories while excusing the fact that it’s a movie “just for kids”. For this reason, I should applaud An American Tail and its moments of darkness and honesty... but the movie goes too far. It's depressing. Fievel isn’t an adult looking for his family. He’s a little kid. So little he hardly understands what’s going on around him. He is thrown from one dangerous situation to another while his family believes him dead. There are few instances of fun but overall, it’s gloomy. Constantly being teased as the young mouse and his beloved father (voiced by Nehemiah Persoff) nearly find each other but somehow end up going in opposite directions doesn't help. Look at the cover of the movie/the poster. It looks like a fun adventure, but children, particularly little children - will find this too intense.

There's not much here to adults either, unless you're looking at it through rose-tinted glasses. A thorough analysis does An American Tail no favors. Fievel is not an interesting character. He has no personality because he’s a little kid. Other characters tell him what to do or bring him to the next step in his journey. Remove the young mouse, and the events that unfold would almost go unchanged.

Call this last one a nitpick, but the plot of this animated film is contrived and muddy. I understand the Jewish mice are running away from Russia (a parallel to the humans attempting to escape the Cossacks), but the fact their tormentors being cats doesn’t really make sense. Cats don't chase mice because of their religious beliefs or personal grudges… they just want to eat them! I understand this is an animated movie about talking animals. It’s important to have them all be visually distinct. The message of “mouse good, cats bad” is an easy to grasp. Wouldn’t it have been just effective and much more grounded in reality if the Mousekewitz were persecuted by rats instead? This personal issue, combined with several big coincidences throughout, shows the writing just isn't on the level it should be.

Despite these issues, I wouldn't call An American Tail bad. The animation is smooth, the characters well-drawn, and their designs distinct. The backgrounds are beautifully detailed. There are many inspired sequences. It's a mixed bag but if you remember enjoying it as a kid and you know your children can handle it, then yeah, go ahead. If you missed out back in the day, there's no need to feel bad about it. (On VHS, September 17, 2015)