This is one cult classic of the late 80s, great action and great Rock.

As it was voted one of the top 100 most enjoyable bad movies ever made, I must agree. The plot and the acting is somewhat cheesy and laughable at times but the film is far from boring. I enjoyed Swayze’s quiet demeanour and brilliant quotations throughout the movie. The plot is very unrealistic but it is entertaining, and it’s an easy watch, it’s a film I can find myself watching more than once. “Be nice until it’s time not to be nice”

I just watched it for the first time (the new 4k UHD looks AMAZING) and I had a blast. As others said, it has a lot of 80s cheese and some problematic female portrayals but I can see why it's a cult hit thanks to cable and the home video market.

As a child of the 80s this movie is a classic. Yes, it reuses the soundtrack from Die Hard. Yes, it's heavy on the cheese. But damn is it not an hour 54 of enjoyment. As a martial artist and boxer myself many years ago, Patrick Swayze isn't getting graded high on his belts or winning any tournaments but the fights here serve their purpose well. With the great Benny 'The Jet' Urquidez involved, it makes sense that they work. Kelly Lynch is always desirable with every watch - and I reckon I've seen this at least a dozen times. Sam is brilliant as Wade too - years before he would bless the Big Lebowski with his timbre. The 80s gave us great action movies, where logic went out the window and enjoyment reigned supreme. Come to this film with that aim and you'll love it. 8/10

Okay, Sam Elliot.. I see you