Rating: R
Genre:
War
Theatrical Release: 07/20/1990(USA)
Release Date: 02/06/2001
SubTitles: French/Espanol
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: 2/5.1
Run Time: 113 Minutes
Flags: Graphic Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Profanity, Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs), War Violence
Distributor/Studio: MGM
This exercise in patriotic, high-tech
action centers on a select group of Navy commandos and their battles against a Middle East terrorist group. This particular squadron is led by a pair of rivals: cocky, fiery
Hawkins (
Charlie Sheen) and stoic, unflappable
Curran (
Michael Biehn). When an anti-terrorist mission goes awry, allowing an enemy leader to escape with a supply of stolen American missiles, both men are certain that, given another chance, they can redeem themselves and the squad. Their rivalry plays out against a background of high-powered amphibious battles, allowing the film to revel in dangerous stunts and advanced weaponry.
Joanne Whalley-Kilmer provides brief romantic relief as a journalist with important information, but the focus remains on the macho interplay between
Hawkins and
Curran. Co-written by former Navy Seal
Chuck Pfarrer (with
Gary Goldman), the film presents authentic details about the elite unit, but the bulk of
Navy Seals tends to rely on familiar combat film conventions. Viewers seeking rapidly paced
action sequences will not be disappointed, though other viewers may be less likely to overlook the predictable storyline and routine characters.
~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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