COMMANDO (1985) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Commando (1985) First Time Watching Movie Reaction, Review, and Commentary for JL. Many moments of admiration of Matrix's ability to live up to his name and curious thoughts as to just how much Columbian marching powder the writers were on were had.
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[@patrickary3956]

"We gotta acknowledge the fact that this man just scalped that man with a f*#kin' frisbee." Dude, you almost made me pee my pants.🤣

[@richieb7692]

This is The Most Arnie, of all the Arnold Schwarzenegger films. And the blueprint that Every 80's action film is compared to.

[@EOMReacts]

Fact.

[@ckobo84]

But the one unusual thing that set this movie apart was that the hero protagonist was named "John".

[@BunnyGirl71]

Nobody, but NOBODY can give the camera a deadpan glance the way J can. That's what I want on a t-shirt. J with a deadpan glance. I would wear that EVERYWHERE. As usual, your reactions are The Best On KZbin and you made me laugh and smile. This was so much fun to see you react to. 🙂

[@EOMReacts]

I’m trying to talk him into that shirt. LoL

[@BunnyGirl71]

@@EOMReacts If there is any way I could get his face on a black tank top, I would wear it to all my fitness classes. (Hooray for broader channel exposure!) "EOM" on the front, and J's face on the back. Every client behind me in barre class would want to know the scoop with who is on my shirt. 😀

[@skylermaves7272]

Fun fact: the studio executives for this movie didn't want Arnold to talk, at all

[@Raven5150]

The actor that played Bennett has the best action fashion of the 80s

[@deeen6656]

Man, this review is in my top 3 list, of the best reviews ever made on the internet 👏😄 I'm crying 😂 Love Ur work out there 🙌 Please do some more 80 and early 90 movies reviews, there's a lot of cocaine gems in there 😄 And I wish Ur Mama a Happy B Day, from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Wish U all the best, and keep it up. Ur the Man

[@lourock7871]

he said you can’t work at McD’s and be called Matrix lol had me dead 💀

[@doughbafett]

The ice cream cone covering your mouth during any bad language was classic.😅

[@iconpoet]

This is the GREATEST movie reaction I have EVER seen. EVER

[@lisainthecold4287]

Meet your new mom, lol. hilarious reaction, I loved this movie as a kid. It’s so 80s and action Arnold

[@ivanbutenko8778]

I really like this movie with Arnold, I often watched it on TV as a child) In the film, a young Bill Paxton appeared in a cameo role back then.

[@SimoExMachina2]

Bennett is the same actor who played the mohawk guy in Mad Max II: The Road Warrior starring Mel Gibson.

[@Osprey850]

I read that that's why they cast him, but he put on some pounds since that film, so he ended up not being as intimidating here.

[@ctownsc1]

"Back up to Prince!" BAHAHAHA

[@tapoemt3995]

Sully is the old guy in John Wick who heads the "Cleaning crew".

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Movie and Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

[@joe10852003]

Arnold was 7 time Mr. Olympia. Thats why he is so big

[@richerchristophe9996]

because now everyone has to be critics and always wanting see what is not true but forget something ... a film is just made to evade u and give u good time !! and this one do his job give u pleasure seeing ARNY !!! blowing everything jus to enjoy fun and not searching more ... that kind of film for that kind of years for that kind of people just knowing simply enjoy things and be happy with it .... i miss this years .....

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

I remember seeing this in the movies with a friend. It was supposed to be an action movie but we were laughing so hard the entire time.

[@danielsalazar112]

Well you have done it again. You make me so hard!! I was laughing so hard with the hallmark movie reference. I had never noticed that but it's so damn true. This movie came out before predator. Commando was 85, predator was 87

[@Timelord007]

Hilarious reaction I was in hysterics throughout.

[@dougsoffline5305]

Always fun to see what you'll use next to cover the curses. Of all the things in this movie it's the ice cream cone...brilliant

[@stevenguevara2184]

80s cinema at its finest. That Kharmaghia has zero chance of catching a porsche

[@ralphwiggum6385]

it's a chain mail vest that Bennett is wearing

[@dustinkennemer5033]

I commented already, but here goes another one: Rae Dawn Chong 😍 that is all

[@bigredtlc1828]

And people think Stormtroopers are bad shots. Arnie has magical powers to deflect all bullets from his enemies. Amazing. Save "Last Action Hero" for your last Arnie macho movie. It plays on the ridiculousness of the action in his movies and he makes fun of his action hero persona. Didn't do well but I think you will enjoy the premise after watching all his badass movie roles.

[@Nimbus1701]

I agree that this might be the most Arnold movie ever made. Personally, my pick is Conan The Barbarian, but this one, Predator, and Terminator are in the running.

[@shawbros]

34:51 No, he's not a backup for Prince. He is Freddy Mercury.

[@ja37d-34]

Such a fun movie.. :) I think Bennet has a fishnet but it is supposed to look like chainmail? lol That black dude with the safari hat just looks like a joke, love it.

[@johnscott4196]

It's hard to hit much at a distance but even harder from a moving vehicle

[@leemallard]

this is Arnold's take on RAMBO simples, lol

[@manuelruen]

33:13 He threw a saw blade.

[@ZeroOskul]

14:34, and henceforth, that's Tommy Chong's (Cheech & Chong) daughter, Rae Dawn Chong.

[@g-1west455]

Poor old Bennett!

[@chandie5298]

pretty sure that guy spent last night partying at the Blue Oyster Bar from Police Academy

[@asgardpictures]

Invasion U.S.A., Chuck Norris, for more prime 80's credit card powder productions.

[@HaroldMay369]

Unlimited Ammo cheat activated.

[@jasonstewart50]

"The main villain looks like he sings backup for Prince!' Lordy...that 'bout killed me!🤣

[@diha9004]

No - he was a lead singer for Queen...

[@StuartRyan-yi5ok]

If anyone wants to know why Vernon Wells got the role. He was the villain in Mad Max Road Warrior. They wanted to try to recapture that badass dude.

[@zdancrk]

Like number 69. 🧨🧨🧨🧨👏👏👏🍻🥂

[@-drosshole-7439]

JL pausing the movie to break down everything Arnold did up to the point of frisbee'ing a dudes scalp off is the best moment I've seen on this channel so far lmfao

[@punkem733]

Was about to say the same shit. WHen you do some shit like that, you know the movie is fucking looney tunes level.

[@eliotduke1753]

Commando has to be on the mt Rushmore of movies that epitomizes the 80s. Absolutely glorious

[@Acme1970]

Exactly, when someone asks what an 80's action is, just tell them to watch Commando.

[@jakubfabisiak9810]

many 80s action movies could. Hell, I got the Cobra grips on my 1911.

[@eliotduke1753]

@@jakubfabisiak9810 cobra. Love it. The 80s were the best.

[@Tray45489]

​@@Acme1970Hell is REAL. Repent of your sins and turn to God. He loves you. Believe in his Son Jesus and you'll be saved. KZbin: 30 Days Touring HELL

[@Tray45489]

​@@jakubfabisiak9810Hell is REAL. Repent of your sins and turn to God. He loves you. Believe in his Son Jesus and you'll be saved. KZbin: 30 Days Touring HELL

[@MirrorDomains]

"Let off some steam Bennett" one of the best lines in cinematic history!

[@joabthejavelin5119]

It's up there with "stick around" and "I lied."

[@waylonmercy1533]

Wrong!

[@bobbybobbatunday9959]

I let him go.

[@Raven5150]

Is it better than remember when i said ill kill you last... I lied

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

"So they shot him up and got on the back of a garbage truck and took their time leaving..." Was so waiting for you to say "Where are they, Detroit?" 🤣

[@DevilFish69]

The number of one liners in this movie was awesome. This is classic Arnold. My favorite Arnie film by far. "Please do not disturb my friend. He's DEAD tired".

[@discatmatt]

Excellent reaction, I especially loved when you needed to stop the movie to rant about how nuts everything was. God bless you with excellence.

[@johnjr757]

I was 9 when this came out. It was THE badass movie with all us boys back then. As we got older we realized how ridiculous it is, but that just made it even better! Side note: my lifelong crush on Alyssa Milano started with this movie. Lol

[@alemmingsdeath]

Same, same, and SAME!

[@deantylr]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again you are by far the best reactor on KZbin, your investment and reactions to bits within all films is pure entertainment. You have me in stitches from start to finish, keep up the great work & can’t wait for more videos….. 👌🏻

[@SimoExMachina2]

The thing about Billy Duke is that he is so recognizable that even with a mask on, you can still tell it's Billy Duke.

[@eliotduke1753]

My father's name is Billy Duke 🤣

[@dameinparker7636]

Bill Duke looks older on commando and younger on predator

[@DonovenGrey]

@@dameinparker7636 "I see you"

[@KHAOE1]

I watched another reactor watching Menace to Society and he immediately recognized Bill Duke's silhouette before he even came into the foreground lol.

[@KHAOE1]

The guy who plays Sully is the guy who cleaned up all the bodies in John's house in the first John Wick.

[@ttngarage]

Holy crap...you're right!

[@Ragnar6000]

we was also the guy who was "Warriors come out to play guy"

[@joshmcdonald1510]

He was also T-Bird in "The Crow!"

[@KevPage-Witkicker]

@@joshmcdonald1510 He was also the old guy in K-PAX

[@caffeineadvocate]

The only action film I can think of with synth + steel drums as the musical theme. That’s special..

[@ResidentPetrolhead]

Excellent bit of recycling from James Horner there, basically just reusing his righteous score from 48 HRS. again.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

@@ResidentPetrolhead It's crazy because every time I hear that score it reminds me of 48 Hours. I had no idea it was the same composer, but it makes sense now.

[@OpenMawProductions]

@@user-dz6fy6qv2l Yep, and when you watch the trailer for Commando they used a track from 48 hours, and for the longest time I thought it was just scratch stuff that was done for the movie that never got used. Horner had some interesting phases in his career. Some of the elements of Commando make their way into Aliens.

[@Billis75]

@@user-dz6fy6qv2l If you get the chance, back-to-back Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan and Krull. Horner did both of those a year apart (maybe less) and it's like he wrote 1 score and split it in half for the films. There's only a small bit of overlap, so they're not the same score, but you can tell he wrote them around the same time.

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Can’t forget the steel drums in American Ninja 2. ~_~

[@melissakozusko9244]

In my life, I have never been in tears laughing at a reaction. Thank you, sir. You have made my day. 😂😂😂

[@ronniearnold9165]

The one Arnold told that he'll kill last. Well, also played in 'The Warriors'. He was the one who clicked some pop bottles together while saying, "Warriors! Come Out And Play!".

[@AnonEyeMouse]

Also played T-Bird in The Crow. Patrick something, something. He's a good actor that's been in a ton of stuff and should be more well known than he is.

[@christoffesedao3579]

“PLAYEEYAY”

[@RyanSmith-yu5ln]

He was also Charlie, the cleaning guy in John Wick.

[@ralphwiggum6385]

He was also in a Dennis Quaid movie called Dreamscape

[@Dystopia1111]

@@ralphwiggum6385 Underrated 80s flick.

[@stephenlackey5852]

My favorite 80s trope in this film… Matrix shoots 173,000 rounds of ammunition (give or take) and never reloads once

[@ts1ezrdr]

Raw Deal (1986) is another one of Arnold's earlier movies you might wanna check out.

[@peteyn.y.7960]

“This is more like a Canoe with Wings!” ….. “Well Start Paddling!” 😂😂🤣🤣💪🏽

[@bradpriebe9218]

Funniest parts of this reaction: 1) the pause to rant at Blank; 2) how animated you got cursing the woman because she ratted on Matrix. 😂😂 Love the reactions. Keep after it!

[@josua1146]

I love fun movies like Commando, but your reaction is better than the movie, so thanks for this wild ride.😅 Hopefully you haven't seen "Running Man" (1987), because it would be great to see at some time your reaction to this fun movie too.

[@ashokmorar]

Great reaction J Man! Couldn't stop the laughing during the course of your reaction 🤣😂🤣😂🤣. "The main villain look like he sing back-up for Prince." 😂😂🤣🤣

[@scorpiouk5914]

Yes, Matrix's daughter was Alyssa Milano and the radar guy was Bill Paxton. Did you know that Carl Weathers from the Rocky movies and Predator had a starring role in the action movie "Action Jackson"? I love that movie and wish that more people would have appreciated and watched to that movie.

[@kennethbradford3791]

Action Jackson...I've heard of it just never watched it. I'll check it out whenever I can.

[@dwmadroxxide5090]

Movie aside, James Horners music in this is also frigging awesome

[@_toph_]

as many people have said, this might not be the best arnold movie, but it is the *most* arnold movie! "i have to remind you sully, this is my weak arm." 😆😅😂🤣

[@wantutosigh1117]

I don't know, a case can certainly be made for this being the best.

[@_toph_]

@@wantutosigh1117 agreed. it might not be the best, but it also might very well be!

[@Thane36425]

This movie is kind of a satire of the action movie genre because it is so over the top. It was released when I was an early teen and we watched it on VHS a couple of times that day. A lot of the fun was just pointing out all the times Matrix or Cindy would have died or been badly injured, and laughing at the way he waded through all those bullets without taking a hit, aside from a flesh wound that had no effect. Also check out the Nostaglia Critic's video on "Commando". He has much the same opinion of it but does a better job of explaining it.

[@maximillianosaben]

P.S. She didn't really have karate class. She was trying to make herself sound threatening so he wouldn't mess with her.

[@blanewilliams5960]

I love this movie, it is the epitome of 80's action. The motivation for what Matrix does works for me. Loved your reaction and your rant, BTW it was a circular saw blade he shaved the top of that guys head off with. Whenever you say "Shuddup" or "Don't Laugh" it makes me laugh even if I wasn't laughing. Thanks J & B.

[@traveldoc1234]

It’s a frisbee. 😂

[@blanewilliams5960]

@@traveldoc1234 🤣

[@ianchambers37]

Same. All his catch phrases like those two, thanks for playing and shud the f up make me laugh a lot. J and his crew are an absolute delight. ❤🇨🇦🩵

[@caomhan84]

This movie is absolutely perfect. Of course it's ridiculous, but it's perfect. It is exactly what you expect it to be and it delivers in spades. I have seen it probably 20 times or 30 times, and I never get tired of it. It's just the epitome of stupid, ridiculous action movies of the 80s, and it's glorious.

[@Thylonicus]

Thanks to Blank for leaving in the rant. It really is a crazy movie. 🙂 I also tend to think that people laughing at JL for jump-scares, it's because the jump-scares get us, too, so its nice to see someone else jump, too. I think it's more laughter of a shared experience than mockery. 🙂

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

This movie was batshit insane! I loved every second of it as a kid. Arnie also went nuts in Raw Deal! >_

[@tillasmax]

Just looked it up. Arnie had a kill count of between 81 and 87 for this movie.

[@Rees2005]

Dreamscape...is that on your movie list? In my opinion it's an underrated 80's scary flick...hope to see your reaction to it! It has that creepy short dude from Commando and Dennis Quaid.Then Innerspace for the comedic side of Dennis Quaid!

[@gtay6726]

My nephew's name is Bennett, and when he would cry, as a baby, I would just say "Let off some steam, Bennett!!" Also, when you paused after Matrix scalps the dude with the saw blade, and went on your tangent, I laughed my ass off!!

[@kev1n726]

20:56 I've watched Commando maybe 40 times as it's so good and never knew they were making a porn until you said. You learn something new every day. 😆

[@alexanderwagner4587]

I LIED! 😂

[@Pardus_1970]

He dressed like a back up Dancer for Prince 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m dead

[@MrJoeym78]

That cocaine cabinet is gonna be filled soon!! May need to hit up IKEA for a new one! Thanks for another epic reaction JL and amazing editing by Blank. Much love!!

[@niteowlsongs]

Rae Dawn Chong in her prime. She on Interview With The Vampire now and she’s still so beautiful…… SHUT UP!😅😅😅🙏🙏🙏

[@LordVolkov]

I had a teacher in middle school who would quote Commando, so I knew every iconic line before I ever saw this piece of 80's madness 😅 Also, David Patrick Kelly (Sully) is always a treat, even in small roles like this.

[@michaelmitchell4992]

"Warriors, come out to play"

[@Rees2005]

I haven't seen this in years, an Arnold 80's classic! As always another great reaction J and Blank does such a great job editing!!! Much love from Oregon💚😄

[@ange1098]

Disbelief is required to watch this movie with so much cheese it’s brilliant 😂

[@wantutosigh1117]

You mean, suspension of disbelief.

[@ronniearnold9165]

Yelp. The Bill Paxton...himself. I had forgotten he did a cameo appearance.

[@saku0207]

Love that movie. So happy I was a kid in the 80s..

[@Daemonkryn]

Now that he's seen Commando I am crossing my fingers for a Last Action Hero reaction.

[@EOMReacts]

There’s a reason for all the Arnold movies this far. LoL True Lies and Running Man will prob come first. But Last Action Hero is 1000% coming. Had to put him thru the Arnold boot camp first to make it as good as possible. LoL

[@Daemonkryn]

@@EOMReacts YES! I'm pumped. 2023 is already off to a fantastic start. :)

[@richardwilliams6256]

when you did that rant and said he beat up the whole security in the county i never laughed that hard in years 😮😲🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@majorfaulking4427]

Dockers were a hit back then , you could save the day any time. This is early, can't wait for the shed scene.

[@ronniearnold9165]

Nah! That was one of the blades from the electric saws! He throw it like a shuriken!

[@thechronicmaster-baker7172]

Amadeus Excalibur The Hustler The Stoned Age The adventures of baron munchausen Dark City Chinatown

[@djinndemon]

Bennet was wearing a stab vest. Basically chain mail and the thing he threw was a rotary blade I think

[@whitecompany18]

Arnold in full goat mode 👌Rae Dawn Chong looking fine 😍

[@athens_1psvr31]

He threw a steel pipe through guts, spine, and a metal steam tank. Still the most unbelievable thing is he only got shot once in the arm.

[@StevesFunhouse]

The cool thing is The Terminator came out 1 year before this one, and he already, he is continuing on his quest to get the most mileage out of the line, "I'll Be Back". Here's the list of movies he has used that very same line: 1. The Terminator (1984) 2. Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) 3. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) 4. Terminator Genisys (2015) 5. Commando (1985) ***** This one ***** 6. Raw Deal (1986) 7. The Running Man (1987) 8. Twins (1988) 9. Total Recall (1990) 10. Kindergarten Cop (1990) 11. Last Action Hero (1993) 12. Junior (1994) 13. Jingle All The Way (1996) 14. The 6th Day (2000) 15. The Expendables 2 (2012) So, along with this one, he used that same line in 15 movies ... so far.

[@vicegrips188]

A mind blowing series is FX “LEGION” three seasons from the maker of the series “Fargo” an other fx series(they had 5-6 all around the same time that were amazing) LEGION is a real mind f#ck. The Netflix series “Godless” and Queens Gambit” from the writer of the movie “Logan” are both top notch! Thanks for your reaction of commando, there was so many great flicks like this in the 80-90s

[@traceyreid4585]

Your impersonation of the guy who had the top of his head sliced off at the shed door just about finished me off! "He was Surprised!" 😂😂😂This, like all the rest of your reactions... Was the best one yet! You smashed the fourth wall down with this one

[@Jml416]

I have never laughed as much at an action movie as this! Thank you!!!🤣

[@RocketJr.]

Still feel sad for the flowers he shot!! 😄 Luved this movie when i was a youngster, beats Rambo 1st blood (different story tho). Reminds me: Escape from New York with Kurt Russel!✈

[@majestylisa77]

Would you please react to M3GAN next? I promise you're gonna love it if you liked Chucky 🤗🤗🥰

[@bkbentley]

DUDE, You are Freakin' AWESOME !! I LOVE your reactions. I am a fan for LIFE !!

[@chadparsons50]

I can't explain it, but JL has the ability to make you happy just because something has made him happy. I have 5 brothers, one of them also has this ability and everyone likes him. But I'm not jealous or resentful or anything.😅

[@charlesloomis2224]

Bill Duke...forgot he was in this movie!! He was my favorite character in Predator.

[@joshhubbard-yg1tv]

You ALMOST had the number when you said 85. I Googled it and his body count is listed at 87-88. 😳

[@SimoExMachina2]

Yes, that was Bill Paxton and he was certainly the guy from Terminator, he was also in Aliens, Predator 2 and pretty much all the other late 80's and early 90's action movies.

[@lisainthecold4287]

His voice is so recognizable. I keep thinking of him as that nasty juicy frog in Weird Science

[@eragonmarkmc]

Yo buddy. U did excellent job here. I would love to see ur reaction to the other Arnold movies like End of Days. No one did this on you tube . Super underrated movie action/horror. Greetings from Poland .

[@ronniearnold9165]

Try 'Red Heat' next for Arnold Schwarzenegger movies.

[@ronniearnold9165]

Bruce Willis' movie, 'Hudson Hawk' is one for 'the cabinet'! React to it and find out why!