Great Moments in American Film According to Me

What makes a great action movie? Some say over the top effects, stunts, explosions, high body count, gun fights, maybe even badass characters. While I do agree that a good one should have those elements, I think that one thing a great action movie needs is a rediculous premise and lack of substantial plot development, ultimately making more room for all of the above.

Thats why when asked, "What is the quintessential action movie?" I think of some of the best: Rambo, Die Hard, Over the Top, Robocop, Cobra, Lethal Weapon. While all great movies and worthy of the title, I always go with Commando. Its got everything all the essentials listed above and more. First off, Arnold kills over 80 people himself. Second, that happens in a span of 9 minutes. But one of my favorite asspects of the movie is the over-developed characters thrown into an under-developed story. Whenever you see any of the enemies, or even Matrix's general, you have a feeling that you should know everything about their character, but for some reason they never invovled it in the script.

My favorite of the bunch is Sully. Now Sully is your typical, womanizing scumbag. He can't go five minutes without thinking about "slash", as he calls it, which brings me to the moment in which we are here for.

After escorting Matrix to a plane and making sure it took off with him on it, Sully heads toward the exit of the airport. On the way out he notices a hot little number in a stewardess outfit, played by Rae Dawn Chong, on a pay phone. After creepily listening to her conversation, he suggests going out with him, which she turns down and then heads for the door. He follows her to her car and proceeds to spit out the creepiest opener to a conversation I have ever heard:

Sully: You know i've got something I'd really like to give you.
Cindy: I'm not interested!
Sully: Ahh, you don't know what you're missing
Cindy: Well from here it looks like a nightmare, will you please leave me alone!

Looking defeated and confused as to why she wouldn't be interested in whatever it is he wanted to "give her", he has one last thing to say.

Sully: You fucking whore.

Fucking hilarious. Unless you're Matt Kay, why would you do that? Seriously. Now remember, he had just met her moments ago, and doesn't even know her name, let alone what she does outside of the airport. Amazing.

And once again, I have lucked out and found video accompaniment, enjoy!