Lee Tuohy Sunday Independent (Ireland) Jul 30, 2026

The breakneck pace of action is enhanced by Schwarzenegger's wooden performance which turns it into hilarious comedy.

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Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies May 29, 2026 4/5

It’s pure popcorn entertainment that fans love for its artery-clogging cheese just as much as its wild over-the-top action.

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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Jun 9, 2025 4/5

…what’s notable here apart from the slick action is the comedy, which later replaced the toughness in the star’s vehicles…Arnie methodically makes his way through the cast-list in typically efficient style…

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Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Nov 16, 2024

Editing in action movies is underrated and this one is some of best and tightest you'll find.

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Yasser Medina Cinefilia Jul 6, 2022 6/10

As an action film, it decently collects a handful of clichés for Schwarzenegger to do his thing by arming himself with machine guns and one-liners, but somehow the adrenaline decreases with each body count. [Full review in Spanish]

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Grant Watson Fiction Machine Jul 18, 2021 3/10

Commando is full of action but is conflict-free.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aug 31, 2020 6/10

The finale is quite notable, as it boasts an enormous body count and countless expended ammunition; this too is almost hilarious thanks to the chaotic extravagance.

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Ed Travis Hollywood Jesus Apr 10, 2020

Commando was Arnold's baby, his vehicle for bringing his unique brand of action-insanity to willing masses.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine Jul 8, 2019 4/5

An over-the-top, cartoony, and brilliantly stupid action movie, which can be enjoyed because of its flaws, not despite them. [Full review in Spanish]

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Charles Cassady Common Sense Media Dec 14, 2010 2/5

Brainless, explosion-happy action ('80s style).

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Jamie Gillies Apollo Guide Oct 26, 2009 57/100

It might have been fun to watch when I was nine, but knowing what I know now, it is a horribly offensive film.

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Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews May 26, 2008 2.5/4

An audacious comic-book movie on steroids...cinematic junk food, but even a dieter deserves to cheat once in a while. [Blu-Ray]

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Rob Humanick Projection Booth Jan 3, 2008 B+

You're welcome, California!

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Pete Croatto Filmcritic.com Oct 7, 2007 4/5

one of the best arguments available for the action movie as pure entertainment

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Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Sep 24, 2007 3/5

serves as a template for many future action flicks

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Sep 18, 2007

Comic book stuff, helped out by the presence of Rae Dawn Chong as an airline stewardess whose sarcastic commentary adds some comic counterpoint to the deliberately overscaled action.

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Variety Staff Variety Sep 18, 2007

Chong lights up the film like a firefly, Schwarzenegger delivers a certain light touch of his own, [and] the result is palatable action comics.

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Rumsey Taylor Not Coming to a Theater Near You Aug 17, 2007

The finale is laughably preposterous, with the speedo-ed commando landing on a remote island, gunning down at least a hundred men with fake moustaches, and indiscriminately blowing up buildings in search of little Alyssa.

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Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Jun 12, 2007 3/5

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Trevor Johnston Time Out Jun 24, 2006

Lots of machine-gunfire, explosions and disposable khaki-clad extras, as you'd expect.

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