“Commando” (1985) 
Plot Summary:
“Commando” is an action-packed film that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, a retired Special Forces colonel who is forced back into action when his daughter, Jenny (Alyssa Milano), is kidnapped by a group of mercenaries. Led by the sinister Bennett (Vernon Wells), the kidnappers aim to use Jenny as leverage to coerce Matrix into carrying out a political assassination. With a relentless drive and a highly developed set of combat skills, Matrix takes on the challenge to rescue his daughter and exact revenge.
Action and Direction:
Director Mark L. Lester delivers a quintessential 80s action film with “Commando,” characterized by over-the-top action sequences and larger-than-life heroics. The film is a showcase for Schwarzenegger’s physical prowess and charisma, featuring a series of high-octane set pieces, including explosive shootouts, daring rescues, and hand-to-hand combat. The action is relentless and unapologetic, embracing the genre’s penchant for exaggerated violence and spectacle.
Performances:
Arnold Schwarzenegger is in peak form as John Matrix, embodying the archetypal action hero with his imposing physique and deadpan delivery. His performance is both charismatic and effective, perfectly suited to the film’s larger-than-life style. 
Rae Dawn Chong, as the resourceful flight attendant who helps Matrix, provides a good counterbalance to Schwarzenegger’s intensity. Dan Hedaya and Vernon Wells offer memorable villainous turns, with Wells in particular creating a memorable antagonist with his flamboyant and menacing portrayal of Bennett.
Rae Dawn Chong, as the resourceful flight attendant who helps Matrix, provides a good counterbalance to Schwarzenegger’s intensity. Dan Hedaya and Vernon Wells offer memorable villainous turns, with Wells in particular creating a memorable antagonist with his flamboyant and menacing portrayal of Bennett.
