The Commando Appreciation Thread - Blu-ray Forum

UniSol GR77 · 08-16-2009, 06:50 PM

Hey guys,

Yesterday I've purchased my copy of COMMANDO. I think the PQ is very nice, above the Director's Cut/Special Edition DVD for sure. No dirt or much grain. This was a low budget movie, so this is the best we can get...

Anyway, I expect a Director's Cut BD...

Blu Titan · 08-16-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by UniSol GR77

Hey guys,

Yesterday I've purchased my copy of COMMANDO. I think the PQ is very nice, above the Director's Cut/Special Edition DVD for sure. No dirt or much grain. This was a low budget movie, so this is the best we can get...

Anyway, I expect a Director's Cut BD...

For whatever reason I still do not own this movie. I must make a move soon.

bhampton · 08-16-2009, 07:53 PM

I think I've never seen it.

Maybe I'll Netflix it.

-Brian

ZatoichiX1 · 08-16-2009, 09:13 PM

COMMANDO is simply the greatest movie ever... I've owned copies on VHS to Laserdisc and now I can say the blu-ray is without question, the BEST presentation of this classic!!!

xander · 08-16-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZatoichiX1

COMMANDO is simply the greatest movie ever... I've owned copies on VHS to Laserdisc and now I can say the blu-ray is without question, the BEST presentation of this classic!!!

This is a pretty good start.

I posted Bennett's death as the greatest bad guy movie death ever in a thread awhile back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-tRErs5UcI

Here is also the best review of Commando ever, that sums up my feelings exactly.

http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/co...rectorscut.php

In short, I can wax poetic about the joy that is Commando forever. Good thread.

TheArsenal · 08-16-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

For whatever reason I still do not own this movie. I must make a move soon.

picked this up the other day,awesom movie

DetroitSportsFan · 08-16-2009, 11:24 PM

A great action movie.

Good Intentions · 08-16-2009, 11:26 PM

Definitely among Arnold's best.

riseagainst · 08-16-2009, 11:35 PM

I agree Commando is a great film, but...

The Running Man > Commando

When will The Running Man get the Blu-Ray treatment it deserves?

Beta Man · 08-16-2009, 11:50 PM

I really enjoy this movie..... I think the transfer gets a bad rap too.....

It's readily available for cheap, so if you like the movie, it's a great buy.

UniSol GR77 · 08-17-2009, 12:02 AM

PQ is stunning... why the bad rep? There's no dirt. The layer of grain is inherent to the way the movie was filmed (only 10 millions of dollars like budget).
Truly, exceptional PQ.

I'm just waiting for a BD re-release featuring a further remastering to get rid of the remaining flaws and the infamous Director's Cut, plus some extras.

COMMANDO is simply the most iconic AND funniest eighties movie in my book. John Matrix is legend.

mozen_1ne · 08-17-2009, 12:23 AM

i love this movie. i think the pq is pretty good...the audio is outstanding.

coachD · 08-17-2009, 12:31 AM

While I love this movie and have it in Blu-ray, I would rate Predator just a tad bit above Commando. Give the Gold to Predator and the Silver to Commando.

If you can get this great action flick for under $16 it is a darn good deal.

Mr.White · 08-17-2009, 12:45 AM

Was a great deal when Borders B&M stores had that 40% coupon a couple of weeks ago making the Predator/Commando 2-pack 17.00 after discounts!

T-Town Oil · 08-17-2009, 12:47 AM

great flick. my first memory of boobs in a movie (the hotel scene)

Elvis · 08-17-2009, 01:10 AM

One of the greatest movie flubs of all time in this film.

Look for the wrecked porsche and then watch as it drives away.....funny stuff

AKORIS · 08-17-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by coachD

While I love this movie and have it in Blu-ray, I would rate Predator just a tad bit above Commando. Give the Gold to Predator and the Silver to Commando.

If you can get this great action flick for under $16 it is a darn good deal.

well, it's $10.99 at AMAZON right now (just ordered it to replace my dvd)

Edawg72 · 08-17-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

One of the greatest movie flubs of all time in this film.

Look for the wrecked porsche and then watch as it drives away.....funny stuff

haha! I was just thinking this when I saw your post. Also the dummy in the passenger seat when it hits the tree.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-17-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Look for the wrecked porsche and then watch as it drives away.....funny stuff

Or just before that when Arnold is holding Sully by the leg. You can briefly see the wire holding Sully upside down.

demoni · 08-17-2009, 06:50 AM

Great movie! This was (together with the first Terminator) my introduction to both Arnold and action movies when I was a kid. I've never been the same since...

I prefer both Predator and the first Terminator before Commando, but Commando may very well be the most enjoyable and trashy of Arnold's flicks. It's by far the one I have watched the most times.

We need the director's cut on Blu-ray!!!!!

08-16-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	The Commando Appreciation Thread Hey guys, Yesterday I've purchased my copy of COMMANDO. I think the PQ is very nice, above the Director's Cut/Special Edition DVD for sure. No dirt or much grain. This was a low budget movie, so this is the best we can get... Anyway, I expect a Director's Cut BD...

08-17-2009, 12:02 AM	#11
UniSol GR77 Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Naples, Italy. Trading Score:1	PQ is stunning... why the bad rep? There's no dirt. The layer of grain is inherent to the way the movie was filmed (only 10 millions of dollars like budget). Truly, exceptional PQ. I'm just waiting for a BD re-release featuring a further remastering to get rid of the remaining flaws and the infamous Director's Cut, plus some extras. COMMANDO is simply the most iconic AND funniest eighties movie in my book. John Matrix is legend. Last edited by UniSol GR77; 08-17-2009 at 12:12 AM.

08-17-2009, 12:31 AM	#13
coachD Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Lawton, Ok Blu-ray collection:413 Blu-ray reviews: 16	Predator > Commando (close call) While I love this movie and have it in Blu-ray, I would rate Predator just a tad bit above Commando. Give the Gold to Predator and the Silver to Commando. If you can get this great action flick for under $16 it is a darn good deal.

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08-16-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	A great action movie.

08-16-2009, 11:26 PM	#8
Good Intentions Active Member Member since:May 2008	Definitely among Arnold's best.

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Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I really enjoy this movie..... I think the transfer gets a bad rap too..... It's readily available for cheap, so if you like the movie, it's a great buy.

08-17-2009, 12:23 AM	#12
mozen_1ne Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:78	i love this movie. i think the pq is pretty good...the audio is outstanding.

08-17-2009, 12:45 AM	#14
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Was a great deal when Borders B&M stores had that 40% coupon a couple of weeks ago making the Predator/Commando 2-pack 17.00 after discounts!

08-17-2009, 12:47 AM	#15
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	great flick. my first memory of boobs in a movie (the hotel scene)

08-17-2009, 01:10 AM	#16
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	One of the greatest movie flubs of all time in this film. Look for the wrecked porsche and then watch as it drives away.....funny stuff

08-17-2009, 06:50 AM	#20
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Great movie! This was (together with the first Terminator) my introduction to both Arnold and action movies when I was a kid. I've never been the same since... I prefer both Predator and the first Terminator before Commando, but Commando may very well be the most enjoyable and trashy of Arnold's flicks. It's by far the one I have watched the most times. We need the director's cut on Blu-ray!!!!!

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