As a cop-action flick this isn't bad, but it fits the mold so thoroughly that it feels more familiar than it should.
Blue Thunder (1983)
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Reviews Counted:19
Fresh:15
Rotten:4
Average Rating:6.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: The air above Los Angeles has become a battle ground in this explosive action thriller. Roy Scheider (JAWS) stars as Frank Murphy, a courageous and honorable Los Angeles police officer who is... The air above Los Angeles has become a battle ground in this explosive action thriller. Roy Scheider (JAWS) stars as Frank Murphy, a courageous and honorable Los Angeles police officer who is chosen to test run Blue Thunder, a high-tech experimental attack helicopter that comes complete with listening devices, camera lenses, and computer files. While flying Blue Thunder, Murphy and his partner, Lymangood (Daniel Stern) discover that the government intends to use the helicopter for corrupt crowd control and surveillance. The top-secret operation is being run by a sinister colonel (Malcolm McDowell), who will stop at nothing to keep the devious military conspiracy a secret. In an effort to expose the covert military operation Murphy decides to "borrow" Blue Thunder, flying against military and police aircrafts on a death-defying flight. Superb special effects and daredevil stunts combine with breathtaking cinematography to create a dizzying battle for justice. [More]
Starring: Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Oates
Starring: Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Oates, Candy Clark
Director: John Badham
Director: John Badham
Screenwriter: Dan O'Bannon
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Release:
Aug 11, 2009
Blu-ray Disc Features:
- Package Note: Region ABC
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.40
Audio:
- Dolby True HD 5.1 - English, French
- Stereo - English
- Subtitles - English, English SDH, French
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary: Director, Editor and Motion Control Supervisor Commentary
- Making Of: The Special: Building Blue Thunder - Making-of the Helicopter
Featurette:
- 1. Ride With The Angels: Making Blue Thunder - Multi-part Featurette
- 2. 1983 Promotional Featurette
Interactive Features:
- BDLive: Enabled
Reviews for Blue Thunder
I've always had a weakness for Blue Thunder, which seemed terribly exciting during my teen years. More than two decades later, I can admit that it's not a great picture. But I still like it.
Despite some big lapses in logic, Blue Thunder is a thrilling action-adventure with a smart, cynical attitude and a villain (Malcolm McDowell) you'll just love to hate.
Well-made action flick with high-tech police chopper. Solid performances from Roy Scheider and Daniel Stern.
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